NEWARK, N.J. – Construction on the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), a key component of the Gateway Program, will “pause if disbursements of federal funds do not resume in the coming days,” the Gateway Development Commission (GDC) reported
MIAMI –– Despite the popularity of Brightline’s Florida service and eager anticipation of the opening of Brightline West, the carrier is dealing with some choppy air.
PALMER, Mass. – A proposed new Amtrak station located between Springfield and Worcester is part of the “Compass Rail” plan for more intercity passenger service in the Commonwealth.
Skanska, in a joint venture with FlatironDragados, announced on July 7 that it has signed a $658 million contract with the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) to build the Long Bridge North project in Washington,
NEW YORK –– The Gateway Development Commission released a study this week that shows construction of the New Hudson Tunnel is supporting significant domestic jobs and economic output. The analysis shows that 94% of $2.2 billion in capital spending for the project to stay within the United States.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amtrak President & CEO Stephen Gardner announced his resignation this week.
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. – HDR and the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission stated that in order to bring passenger service to the county, it would require replacing 28 bridges at a cost of up to $1 billion.
SAN DIEGO –– RT&S has been following and reporting on the proposed tunnel through and around Del Mar to address the continuing line stability problems the railroad has had.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Amtrak has been awarded nearly $126 million from the Federal Railroad Administration’s Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) competitive grant program. Many Amtrak partners also received funding that will improve the safety, efficiency and reliability of Amtrak service and support the expansion of intercity passenger rail.
ATLANTA –– A bridge issue on the NS mainline has suspended Amtrak Crescent service south of Atlanta through at least today (Thurs., 10/3.)
SEATTLE – Amtrak will soon begin major rail yard upgrades in Seattle following the award of a construction contract, advancing the company’s New Era of Rail and supporting passenger rail growth as ridership continues to break records around the country, including here in the Pacific Northwest.
PORTLAND, Maine – A new rail passenger station has been proposed in Portland, Maine and would serve as a future stop for the Amtrak Downeaster.
PERRYVILLE, Md. – Work on Amtrak’s $2.7 billion Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Project on the Northeast Corridor in Maryland has begun with pre-construction work that includes removal of remnant bridge piers from the Susquehanna River and utility upgrades in the town of Perryville, Md.. This work sets the stage for start of actual bridge construction later next year.
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– After several days of temperatures hovering around 100 degrees, especially near the Washington, D.C. area, NEC railroads are reporting operating problems due to the extreme heat.
SAN DIEGO –– In August 2023, RT&S reported on the proposal of a rail tunnel under Del Mar as a way to get the rail off of the Del Mar Bluffs. Residents were opposed to it then. They’re opposed to it now.
NEW YORK, N.Y. –– [This week], one of the largest infrastructure projects in American history took a huge step forward with billions of dollars in support from the Biden-Harris Administration and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
WASHINGTON –– Amtrak President and CEO Stephen Gardner joined Amtrak EVP of Capital Delivery, Laura Mason, for a discussion of Amtrak’s infrastructure investments.
FLORIDA –– From our colleagues at Railway Age. David Peter Alan, long time RA Contributing Editor, has penned an analysis of the rail passenger situation in central Florida and, given RT&S’s continuing coverage of commuter rail and transit issues, we felt this was an important piece. DCL
WASHINGTON –– Amtrak announced this week that the renovations at the Durham, N.C. Station are now complete.
PHILADELPHIA – Amtrak is investing $122 million in Pennsylvania to improve tracks on the Harrisburg Line, between Lancaster and Harrisburg. This work will improve ride quality and comfort, increase service reliability and complete necessary work required to keep the tracks in a state of good repair.
