Union Pacific to spend $79 million on Louisiana infrastructure

Union Pacific is boosting safety and efficiency with an approximately $79 million infrastructure investment in Louisiana this year.

APTA fighting proposed transit budget cuts

The American Public Transportation Association is taking the fight to Capitol Hill to oppose President Trump’s budget proposal to cut major public transit appropriations for the remainder of fiscal 2017 and 2018.

ASCE award for Parsons bridge project

Contractor Parsons announced that the McKinley Village Way Underpass in Sacramento, Calif. has been honored by the American Society of Civil Engineers, Sacramento Section, with the 2016 Outstanding Urban Land Development Project Award.

Approval for MBTA FY2018 budget

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s Fiscal and Management Control Board adopted the agency’s fiscal 2018 operating budget.

Expanded rail capacity for Port of Everett

The Port of Everett, Wash., has begun construction on a new rail siding to handle the movement of international cargo.

Aberdeen & Rockfish RR celebrates 125 Years in NC

The family-owned Aberdeen & Rockfish Railroad Co. is celebrating its 125th anniversary serving North Carolina’s Sandhills region.

Auction raises $58,000 for rail safety program

The 14th Annual Railroad Construction and Maintenance Equipment Auction raised $58,403 to benefit the NRC Safety & Education Training program, according to the National Railroad Construction & Maintenance Association.

Truckers Swift, Knight create intermodal giant

Two of the largest U.S. over-the-road motor carriers have announced a deal that further strengthens their positions as leading providers of intermodal services.

Tradepoint Atlantic signs marine terminal operator

A planned rail logistics hub on the site of a former steel mill near Baltimore took a major step forward this week, signing on a key player as both a manager and investor.

BNSF honors employees for ‘exceptional contributions,’ safety in 2016

BNSF Railway recognized 65 employees for their outstanding achievements in 2016 at the annual Employees of the Year ceremony in Fort Worth.

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