Metrolinx’s Scarborough Subway Extension project will bring the Toronto Transit Commission’s Line 2 subway service 4.8 miles (7.8 kilometers) farther into Scarborough. (Rendering Courtesy of Sener)

Transit Briefs: Metrolinx, LACMTA, Caltrain

Senar is selected to develop a detailed design for Metrolinx’s Scarborough Subway Extension project in eastern Toronto. Also, two stations are dedicated on Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (LACMTA) new Foothill Gold Line light rail segment; and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) members at Caltrain in Northern California ratify a new contract.

(Photo by Cory Rusch, BLET Division 659, Courtesy of BLET)

CSX Locomotive Engineers Ratify New Contract

A new five-year collective bargaining agreement with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) has been ratified at CSX, the railroad and union reported June 11. It governs approximately 3,400 railroaders and runs through Dec. 31, 2029.

(CSX Photograph)

CSX, BLET Reach Tentative Agreement

CSX on May 9 reported reaching a tentative new five-year single-system agreement with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET).

BLET, WNYP Reach Tentative Agreement

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) on May 8 announced that it has reached a tentative five-year agreement with the Western New York & Pennsylvania (WNYP) Railroad, governing rates of

BLET, Union Railroad Reach Tentative Contract

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) on May 2 announced that it has reached a tentative agreement with Pittsburgh, Pa.-based Union Railroad, a Class III switching railroad with 128 miles

People News: BLET, Benesch

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) National President Eddie Hall will retire, effective May 1. Also, Benesch welcomes Paul Rathgeber, MPA, as Director of Public Projects in the company’s Railroad Division.

Transit Briefs: NJ Transit, Denver RTD, SFMTA, Metrolink

NJ Transit President and CEO Kris Kolluri provides a statement regarding the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen (BLET) vote on a tentative agreement. Also, Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) launches a third round of Partnership Program funding; a new fare compliance strategy results in more San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) riders paying fares; and new “smart” technology at Metrolink’s Juniper Avenue crossing provides long-awaited relief for the Fontana community.

BLET Ratifies New Contract With Keolis, Reaches Tentative Deal With Alstom

Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) members have ratified a new contract with Keolis for Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) engineers. Additionally, the BLET has reached a tentative contract with Alstom for locomotive engineers who operate Maryland Area Rail Commuter (MARC) trains.

People News: New Orleans RTA, SEPTA, HDR

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) names Brian Marshall as Chief Transit Officer. Also, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s (SEPTA) first female locomotive engineer, Jacqueline Y. Pettyjohn, retires after 40 years; and HDR’s Ed Kane is promoted to Transportation Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Facilities Design Director.

(William C. Vantuono Photograph)

Are NJ Transit, BLET Close to Settlement?

Presidential Emergency Board (PEB) 252 has declared New Jersey Transit’s (NJ Transit) “Final Offer as the most reasonable proposal in the ongoing labor negotiations” with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen

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