MTA Uses Laser-Equipped Trains to Clean Railway Tracks of Leaves
In an MTA Press Release, it has announced a contract with Laser Precision Solutions for the use of laser-equipped trains to reduce fallen leaves on railway tracks.
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MTA’s Re-NEW-Vation at Far Rockaway-Mott AV A Subway Station Complete
MTA announced the completion of renovations at the Far Rockaway-Mott AV subway station in Queens.
VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Project’s Early Construction
VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase ii Extension Project has its’ first CTMP from Tunnel and Trackwork Coordinator Kiewit, Shea, and Traylor and the BSVII Project Team.
Ohio Senator Sends Letters to Class I CEOs
Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown, drafted several letters to each of the Class I CEOs who have rail lines in Ohio following reports sent to his office of eroding rail bridges.
SunRail Begins Construction on New Station in DeLand
SunRail begins construction on new station in DeLand, Florida, adding another 12 miles to SunRail’s current routes.
Watch: TriMet’s MAX Red Line to Close for Four Months
TriMet on May 24 announced that between June 18 and Oct. 21, MAX Red Line stations between Gateway Transit Center and Portland International Airport will be closed, allowing crews to access TriMet right-of-way and perform major construction for its “A Better Red” MAX Extension and Reliability Improvements Project.
Work Continues on Toronto’s Union Station Enhancement Project
Metrolinx announced May 25 that the first of two cranes has been installed in the Union Station rail corridor to support station improvements.
NTSB to Hold East Palestine Investigative Hearing
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced May 24 that it will hold a two-day investigative hearing in East Palestine, Ohio, on June 22-23, as part of the ongoing investigation into the Feb. 3 derailment of
GDC Shortlists Three Hudson Tunnel Project Teams
The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) on May 22 named a shortlist of qualified teams who will receive an invitation to submit a proposal in response to a Request for Proposals (RFP) to
TiEnergy Marks 20 Years
TiEnergy has marked its 20th year as a family-owned railroad tie removal and recycling company. Based in Hampshire, Ill., TiEnergy, a division of Midwest Companies, works with Class I, II and III
LA Metro Sets Opening Date for Regional Connector
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) on May 22 announced that the $1.8 billion Regional Connector transit project, which will take riders from Azusa to Long Beach and from East L.A. to Santa Monica on one train, will officially open to the public on June 16.
When in ROMA, Do As the ROMAns Do?
CN and the City of Sarnia, Ontario, are in a dispute over who pays for drainage work on CN’s right-of-way. Sarnia is a key U.S./Canada rail border crossing for CN. The matter
Service on WMATA’s Orange Line Returns to Normal
Service on Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) Orange Line returned to normal on May 22 following a 10-day construction project during which crews worked around the clock at the Minnesota Ave. and Deanwood stations to make roofing repairs.
ICC OKs Highway/Rail Grade Crossing Projects
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has signed off on stipulated agreements to improve safety at highway/rail grade crossings in Bond, Champaign, Henry and St. Clair counties. Total cost: $3.17 million.
PUCO Approves Rail Crossing Upgrades in Butler County
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) on May 17 approved safety upgrades at a rail crossing in Butler County.
NRHS, Railway Age, RT&S Partner on Historic Preservation Award
The National Railway Historical Society has entered into a new partnership with Railway Age and Railway Track & Structures to present the “Outstanding Railroad Historic Preservation Award,” designed to recognize a railroad for its efforts in
New Rochelle Station Primed for Redesign
The historic Metro-North/Amtrak station located on the Northeast Corridor in downtown New Rochelle, N.Y., is about to undergo a transformation, along with the surrounding area. Originally built in 1887, the station was
Walk Bridge Off to a Running Start
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) is starting construction on the Norwalk River Railroad (Walk) Bridge Replacement Project in Norwalk. Originally built in 1896, the Walk Bridge is a four-track swing span
Report: ABS Boosting Yard Capacity in Tuscaloosa
Alabama Southern Railroad (ABS), a Watco subsidiary, is investing nearly $10 million to build a second rail yard in Tuscaloosa, Ala., according to a May 18 report in the Tuscaloosa Thread. The new
Amtrak OIG Identifies Fraud Risks as Agency Begins Large Acquisitions and Infrastructure Programs
WASHINGTON – Amtrak’s Office of Inspector General released a report this week outlining fraud risks Amtrak could face as it leverages significant federal investments for major acquisitions and capital projects.
