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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2012

Alstom to exhibit at HSR World Congress

Visitors will have the opportunity to discover the company’s complete high-speed and very high-speed train product line, as well as infrastructure, services and signalling.

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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2012

D.C. Metro unveils track geometry vehicle

The specialized railcar, custom-built by Ensco, is equipped with advanced technology that analyzes the condition of rail and track infrastructure and alerts Metro to potential defects.

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Newsby StaffJuly 10, 2012

CUTA launches online transit campaign

"Take Action! Write to the Minister" rallies members and the public to voice their support and call on Canada’s federal government to increase funding for public transit. Includes an action center designed to send a letter to Minister Lebel with recommendations to make public transit an integral part of the next long term infrastructure plan, and a social media campaign.

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Newsby StaffJuly 5, 2012

Peer-reviewed high-speed rail study released

The researchers believe one of the reasons the U.S. continues to lack a firm HSR policy framework is that advocates have not developed a few key, compelling arguments that politicians can coalesce behind to push for HSR development.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2012

FRA proposes rule on rail emergency preparedness

Based on recommendations from General Passenger Safety Task Force. Interested parties are invited to submit comments on the proposed rule by Aug. 27, 2012.

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Newsby StaffJuly 2, 2012

HDR acquires InfraConsult

Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Going forward, InfraConsult will operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of HDR Engineering, Inc.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2012

Fras-le names VP/GM

Rodrigo Meirelles will oversee the growth of Fras-le’s business in both markets, effective immediately.

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Newsby StaffJune 21, 2012

San Francisco operation adds 9 Temsas

The coaches are equipped with leather seats, Wi-FI, REI audio/video system, 110-volt plug outlets, destination signs, GPS and badge readers.

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Newsby StaffJune 20, 2012

FRA proposes eco-exclusions to expedite projects

Exclusions determined do not individually or cumulatively have significant effects on the human or natural environment so do not require the preparation of an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act.

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ArticlesJune 15, 2012

Consultant Project Profile: InfraConsult LLC

Public Private Partnership Delivery

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