Port of Albany Lands $9.9MM for Rail, Maritime Upgrades
New York’s Port of Albany has received a $9.907 million grant to upgrade its on-dock rail and wharf deck infrastructure to handle heavy cargo. The funding is part of the New York
New York State Department of Transportation
Port of Oswego Lands $4.693MM for Rail Upgrades
New York’s Port of Oswego has received two grants totaling $4.693 million to boost rail capacity, improve rail safety, and support the state’s green energy and electric policies. The funding is part
STV Names VP, Engineering Chief-Transportation Northeast
Snehal Shah has joined STV as Vice President and Engineering Chief within the Transportation Northeast Group.
More Siemens SC-42DMs for Metro-North
Siemens Mobility on Sept. 26 reported that it will supply six additional SC-42DM dual-mode (diesel-electric/third-rail) Charger locomotives to MTA Metro-North Railroad, building on an initial 27-unit order placed in 2020 for the
NY Kicks Off Public Engagement for Transportation Master Plan Development
Public engagement efforts are now under way for the development of the New York State Transportation Master Plan 2050, which will allow the state to determine how well the transportation system is working today as well as priorities for the future.
NYSDOT: $121.6MM Available Through Passenger and Freight Rail Assistance Program
Gov. Kathy Hochul on June 28 announced that $121.6 million in state funding is available through the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) administered Passenger and Freight Rail Assistance Program, which
Transit Briefs: APTA, UTA, CTA, Amtrak
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) releases six workforce development mini guides for public transportation leaders. Also, the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) celebrates the 15th anniversary of FrontRunner; the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) expands its monthly scorecard data to include added workforce metrics; and Amtrak’s Berkshire Flyer seasonal train service between New York City and Pittsfield, Mass., will return this summer.
Phillip Eng to Lead MBTA (UPDATED)
Former MTA Long Island Rail Road President Phillip Eng is heading to Boston. On April 10, he will become the next General Manager of Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), Massachusetts Gov. Maura T. Healey, Lt. Gov. Kimberley Driscoll and Transportation Secretary Gina Fiandaca reported March 27.
People News: GATX, UP, WSP (UPDATED)
Deborah A. Golden set to retire from GATX Corporation (GATX). Also, Union Pacific’s (UP) Wendy Whalen earns a Women in Supply Chain Award; and Rob DiAdamo joins WSP as Senior Director of the firm’s Advisory Enterprise and Strategy Team.
USDOT Awards $59MM for Commuter Rail Grade Crossing Improvements
Five commuter rail agencies will receive a total of $59 million in grants for highway-rail grade crossing improvements in California, Florida, New York and Pennsylvania from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), in coordination with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The awards are part of round two of the Commuter Authority Rail Safety Improvement (CARSI) Grants Program.