Metrolinx Begins Station Excavation on Eglinton Crosstown West Extension
TORONTO – Construction on four underground stations along the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension has started.
Author: Jennifer McLawhorn
Funds Secured for Forest Park Branch Track Design Work
CHICAGO – The Chicago Transit Board authorized an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with the Illinois Department of Transportation for funding for the future Forest Park Branch track design work.
CN Issues Incident Response Following Derailment
Repentigny, QUÉBEC- After the July 5 derailment in Repentigny, Québec, CN issued an incident response.
Exodigo Acquires V&A, Inc.
PALO ALTO, Calif. – Exodigo, a subsurface intelligence and AI-engineering company, acquired V&A, Inc., a civil engineering consulting firm.
Railway Track and Structures July 2026 Issue Now Online
ATLANTA –– The July 2026 issue of Railway Track and Structures is now available to read online.
GDC Approves HRGS Project Change Order
NEWARK/NEW YORK – The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) Board of Commissioners approved a change order to the Hudson River Ground Stabilization (HRGS) project contract.
Skanska Signs $87MM Contract for Dock Bridge Rehabilitation Project
NEWARK – Skanska has signed a $87 million contract for the Dock Bridge rehabilitation project with Amtrak.
Richard Carney Returns to RailWorks as EVP Track Branch
NEW YORK CITY – Richard Carney returns to RailWorks as Executive Vice President for Track Branch as of July 6.
Major Upgrades Completed at Kendall/MIT Station
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) and local leaders celebrated the completion of upgrades made at Kendall/MIT Station on the Red Line.
Fluor JV Reaches Substantial Completion on CTA’s RPM Project
CHICAGO – Fluor and Walsh Construction Company joint venture reached Substantial Completion on Chicago Transit Authority’s Red and Purple Line Modernization (RPM) Phase One project.
CSX Train Derails in Pennsylvania, Cause Currently Under Investigation
TREVOSE, Pa. – A CSX train derailed near the crossing of East Bristol Road and Grave Avenue on June 30.
NJ Transit, Amtrak Move Forward With Sawtooth Bridges Project
NEWARK – NJ Transit and Amtrak are moving forward with construction on the Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project.
VTA Offers Initial Response to Management and Oversight Report of BSVII
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) has reviewed the Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury’s report of the BART Silicon Valley Phase II and has offered clarifications.
CHSRA Advances Major Construction Procurement
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority Board of Directors issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Merced to Madera civil works collaborative design build contract.
CSX, Maryland Leaders Hold Ribbon-Cutting at Port of Baltimore
BALTIMORE – The Maryland Port Administration held a celebration at the Port of Baltimore to celebrate the launch of double-stack service through the Howard Street Tunnel.
50 St Station Accessibility Upgrades Funded Through ZFA Program
NEW YORK CITY – 50 St 1 Train Station upgrades will be funded through the Zoning for Accessibility program.
C$1M Allocated for Short Line Rail Infrastructure in Saskatchewan
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan – $1 million has been allocated for infrastructure improvements for short line rail in Saskatchewan.
Newtonville Station Accessibility Improvements Project Taking Shape
NEWTON, Mass. – The MBTA is planning Newtonville Station accessibility improvements to take place from November 2026 to June 2029.
OTG Selects Schneider Electric Canada for Ontario Line South
TORONTO – Schneider Electric Canada was selected by Ontario Transit Group (OTG) to provide electrical and automation solutions for the Ontario Line South.
Nevins St Station Receiving Accessibility Upgrades Due to ZFA Transit Improvement Bonus
NEW YORK CITY – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has announced its Nevins St Station upgrades will be funded by the fourth transit improvement bonus under Zoning for Accessibility.