NCFO union ratifies freight rail contract
Members of the National Conference of Firemen & Oilers have ratified their tentative contract agreement with the nation’s major freight railroads.
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LIRR 3rd track project goes to 3TC
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) board has approved a $1.8 billion design-build contract for 3rd Track Constructors (3TC) to complete work on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) expansion project.
NCDOT: $6M for short line projects
The North Carolina Department of Transportation handed out nearly $6 million in grants for 12 projects aimed at short line freight service and grade crossing safety.
Amtrak’s Moorman stepping down
Amtrak’s Charles “Wick” Moorman will step down from the co-CEO position effective Dec. 31 and assume the role of senior advisor, starting Jan. 1, 2018.
Sound Transit East Link elevated under construction
Sound Transit has announced the start of construction on the first elevated section of the East Link extension.
Amtrak promotes, adds new executives
Amtrak announced a number of appointments – all vice presidents – as part of its recent reorganization under new President and Co-CEO Richard Anderson. The changes come one month after Amtrak offered current staff buyouts as part of a Voluntary Separation Incentive Program as it streamlines staffing.
Martinez-Vasquez to lead Sound Transit diversity office
Jackie Martinez-Vasquez has joined Sound Transit of Seattle as director of the agency’s new Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Equity and Inclusion.
TriMet first with Android Pay virtual fare card
Portland’s TriMet and Google will begin beta testing of the Hop Fastpass™ as the first virtual transit card available in Android Pay starting in early 2018.
New Southern Tier bridge opened by Norfolk Southern
Norfolk Southern has inaugurated train service on the new Portageville Bridge crossing the 235-foot-deep river gorge in New York’s Letchworth State Park.
Spin-off for Trinity infrastructure unit
Railcar builder Trinity Industries announced it would sell its infrastructure-related business to shareholders as part of a strategy for future growth, and spend $500 million to buy back shares.