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Newsby StaffMarch 22, 2018

Siemens acquires Spanish software company

Aimsun develops software that simulates future traffic flows in the planning phase of construction projects.

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Newsby StaffMarch 20, 2018

L.A. Metro launches pilot program for SBE, DBE, and DVBE firms

The $1.3 million Contractor Development and Bonding Program will enable qualified entrepreneurs to successfully compete for construction-related contracts.

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Newsby StaffMarch 19, 2018

Charlotte Area Transit launches LYNX Blue Line extension

The 9.3-mile extension, coined the Blue Line Extension (BLE) during construction, continues the alignment north from the previous terminus stop at 7th Street Station and now culminates at UNC Charlotte’s main campus.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 28, 2018

First Alstom Citadis X05 LRV begins testing, commissioning in Sydney

The CBD and South East Light Rail is a new 7.4-mile light rail network for Sydney, currently under construction.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 26, 2018

L.A. Metro breaks ground on section 2 of Purple Line light rail extension

The entire Purple Line Extension project is based on a three-phase construction schedule, which is expected to include $3.6 billion in federal grants.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 6, 2018

Trillium CNG to begin offering hydrogen fueling

Will begin construction on its first hydrogen fueling station for fuel-cell electric buses this summer for the Orange County Transportation Authority.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 30, 2018

L.A. Metro Red Line subway celebrates 25 years of service

The popularity of the subway system sparked a renaissance of rail planning and construction in L.A. County that now spans 105 miles of Metro Rail, with four new projects currently under construction.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 24, 2018

Officials' vote narrowly saves Fort Lauderdale streetcar project

The commissioners agreed to allow the state to seek new construction proposals for the $195.3 million project, if Fort Lauderdale’s city commission and its Downtown Development Authority renew their commitments to the project.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 22, 2018

Harsco Rail appoints new VP of Sales

Allan Branham will serve as the rail and construction supplier's VP of North America Sales and Global Contracting Services.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 17, 2018

LIRR double-track project close to complete

The project utilizes Design-Build construction and a specialized New Track Construction machine that lays rail more than 10 times faster than the MTA has ever done before, saving more than $7 million in construction costs.

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