When the trains stopped

Hurricane Sandy stranded millions for days. It will take billions to fully recover from the monster storm’s windy, watery wallop.

Protran Technology, QinetiQ in partnership

Protran Technology said Tuesday it and QinetiQ North America have partnered to provide the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) with the first real-time network of remote sensors installed on continuous welded rail (CWR) for testing and evaluation.

Bombardier wins MARC operations contract

Maryland’s Board of Public Works has awarded Bombardier Transportation a six-year, $204.7 million contract to operate MARC’s Camden and Brunswick passenger rail lines. A five-year renewal option worth $205 million is part of the package.