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Newsby StaffOctober 27, 2016

LA Metro taps Parsons to modernize RIITS communications

Provides transportation operations a consolidated, data-rich, and near real-time source of information for transportation in Southern California via an interface that allows for coordinated transportation management throughout the region.

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ArticlesSeptember 15, 2016

2016 Women in Transportation: Margareth Bonds

Bonds' efforts on behalf of the industry includes outreach to educate elected officials on the need for a balanced approach to funding our nation’s transportation infrastructure.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 8, 2015

Parsons wins Chicago Metra PTC contract

As prime contractor, Parsons will work with Metra to install an Interoperable Electronic Train Management System that will be interoperable with 12 railroads, integrating the complex system of locomotive‑mounted Global Positioning System devices, radios, trackside antennas and computers.

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Newsby StaffMarch 3, 2015

Calif.'s Metrolink puts PTC into revenue service demo mode

With this latest accomplishment, Metrolink remains on track to become the nation’s first passenger rail system to have a fully implemented, interoperable PTC system in place.

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Newsby StaffDecember 14, 2011

DART awards joint venture design-build contract

The first two sections of the Orange Line will open July 30, 2012 and Dec. 3, 2012, respectively. Those two sections are also being built by the KSWRP joint venture.

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Newsby StaffJuly 6, 2011

Parsons awarded Paris rail contract

Will provide technical and strategy advice regarding a new technology signaling system to be deployed on the western extension of Syndicat des Transports d’lle de France’s RER line E, part of the high-profile “EOLE” project.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 17, 2011

ARINC to equip Metrolink with PTC subsystems

The supplier, as part of a team led by Parsons Corp., will provide three key subsystems for a Positive Train Control system, the first to be used on a U.S. commuter railroad.

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Newsby StaffOctober 27, 2010

Parsons wins Metrolink PTC contract

It is the first application of PTC in compliance with the U.S. Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008, which mandates that passenger and freight railroads install PTC by 2015.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 28, 2009

Parsons appoints global biz dev. manager

In his new role, Adams will lead PTG's global sales and marketing program.

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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2009

Veolia wins Houston light rail project contract

Once revenue service begins, Veolia Transportation will be responsible for all aspects of the new light rail network for an initial period of five years which can be extended up to 35 years.

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