MTA’s Astoria N Line to receive major upgrades

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York City Transit (NYCT) will be performing major upgrades to the Astoria’s N Line equipment, including the replacement of switches and other track work.

Genesee & Wyoming UK buy expands maritime container transportation services

Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. announced that its subsidiary, GWI UK Acquisition Company Ltd., has completed the acquisition of all of the issued share capital of Pentalver Transport Limited from a subsidiary of APM Terminals.

MTA awards Sunnyside yard project pact

New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority awarded Tutor Perini a $291.5-million contract for the Mid-Day Storage Yard portion of the East Side Access Project.

Transit plan takes aim at LA’s biggest freeway nightmare

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued a Request for Proposals to study the feasibility of various transit modes and alignments through L.A.’s notoriously congested Sepulveda Pass.

Union Pacific to invest millions in Nevada

Union Pacific plans to invest approximately $26.8 million in Nevada infrastructure in 2017. The investment is part of .

HNTB adds Cantatore for rail systems

HNTB Corporation added Francesco Cantatore as senior program director, rail systems.

Union Pacific to invest $77M in Oregon

Union Pacific (UP) is investing approximately $77.1 million in Oregon infrastructure this year to increase safety and efficiency.

SEPTA sets ‘Rebuild’ FY2018 budget

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) will advance initiatives to renew critical infrastructure, replace aging portions of its fleet, expand capacity for growing ridership and make technology improvements under its proposed Fiscal Year 2018 Capital Budget.