$5.1 million for UP’s Washington state rail
As a part of its $3.1 billion 2017 capital program, Union Pacific plans to invest $5.1 million in its Washington state rail infrastructure.
360 comes full-circle
Larry Stockton and Robert Olin, two veteran rail industry executives who earlier this year launched 360 Rail Services, LLC, a new venture providing engineering, design, construction, maintenance, logistics and transloading services to rail shippers across Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, have acquired Railroad Specialties Inc., a Centennial, Colo.-based railroad design, construction, maintenance and repair company. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Caltrain commits to water conservation
In April, California Governor Jerry Brown declared that his state’s severe draught ended, but asked citizens to make water conservation a way of life. Caltrain is playing its part by adding a Storm Water Management Program to its sustainability initiatives.
Union Pacific sets $14M Minnesota spend
As a part of its $3.1 billion 2017 capital program, Union Pacific says it plans to invest $14 million in its Minnesota rail infrastructure.
Go west, Penn Station commuter! NYC opens first phase of Moynihan project
Commuters arriving at New York Penn Station Friday morning were greeted by a pleasant change – reaching their destinations without having to walk through Penn Station.
NYCT FASTRACKing no. 1 Line
Beginning Monday, June 19, extensive maintenance, cleaning and repair work will be performed along a portion of MTA New York City Transit’s no. 1 Line, as the FASTRACK program returns to Upper Manhattan for two weeks.
ASLRRA names annual Jake Award railroads
The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association announced the 308 railroad recipients of its annual Jake Awards, recognizing above-industry average safety performance in 2016.
Denver sees G Line testing begin
Denver Regional Transportation District and its contractor, Denver Transit Partners (DTP), have been given regulatory approval to begin testing along the G Line on June 14.
Union Pacific: $22M for New Mexico projects
Union Pacific will invest $23 million of its allotted $3.1-billion 2017 capital program in its New Mexico rail infrastructure.
Port of New Orleans buys Public Belt Railroad
The Port of New Orleans will acquire the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad under an agreement between the city of New Orleans, the port and the railroad.