Zatarain joins WSP’s California HSR team
WSP USA has named Ken Zatarain to lead station access planning for the California High-Speed Rail program.
Commuter Regional
FRA issues Southeast HSR DEIS
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on Sept. 8 announced completion of the Tier II Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the 123-mile section of the Southeast High-Speed Rail Corridor linking Washington, D.C. to south of Richmond, Va. The DEIS is a NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act) requirement.
Will Trump fund Gateway? Maybe
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, along with 15 other elected officials from New York and New Jersey, met with President Donald Trump at the White House Sept. 7 to discuss the Gateway Project. Accounts of the meeting vary, but are somewhat positive.
Report: VA rail investment provides 250% return
A study by the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) has found rail transportation operators in the area contribute more than $600 million to the commonwealth’s general fund.
Allen joins HNTB vehicle group
Patrick Allen, P.E., has joined HNTB Corp.’s national rail systems group as Manager of Vehicle and Rolling stock products, which includes locomotives and passenger cars and associated components, among them PTC (Positive Train Control) equipment. He is based in the firm’s Boston office and works with clients nationwide.
Colorado explores Front Range commuter line
A Colorado commission is exploring plans for a commuter rail line connecting cities along the state’s Front Range.
VIA High Frequency Rail: Details emerge
VIA Rail is coyly dripping details of its desired route for dedicated “High Frequency Rail” (HFR) service linking Quebec City, Montreal and Toronto as it seeks to build political support for the C$6 billion scheme that requires approval of its single shareholder, the government of Canada.
SYSTRA acquires bridge design company IBT
SYSTRA has acquired bridge design company International Bridge Technologies (IBT).
NYPS returning to “normal” operations
Amtrak engineering forces have completed an intense eight-week summer infrastructure renewal work at New York Penn Station, allowing for regularly scheduled Amtrak, NJ Transit and Long Island Rail Road operations to resume Tuesday, Sept. 5.
Spearing named to new HNTB post
HNTB Corp. has named Thomas J. Spearing III National Transit Program Management/Construction Management Practice Leader, a new position. He is based in Philadelphia.