Railway Track and Structures January 2026 Issue Now Available

ATLANTA – The January 2026 issue of Railway Track and Structures is now available to read digitally.

WMATA’s Green Line Construction Ends, Yellow Line Extends to Greenbelt

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Construction on WMATA’s Green Line ended December 30, and its Yellow Line now extends to Greenbelt.

MTA Completes 10 Station Accessibility Projects in 2025

NEW YORK CITY – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has completed 10 station accessibility projects in 2025.

$53MM Design Change Order Awarded to Tutor Perini

LOS ANGELES – Tutor Perini Corporation announced it was awarded a $53 million change order for the City Center Guideway and Stations Project located in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Elevator Replacement Program Continues at TransLink Stations

VANCOUVER, B.C. – TransLink completed elevator replacements at Nanaimo and 22nd Street SkyTrain stations.

Select Weekend Service Suspension to Take Place at North Station Through April

BOSTON – MBTA and Keolis Commuter Services announced commuter rail at North Station will be suspended during select weekends from January through April.

2026 Track Buyer’s Guide Now Available

ATLANTA – Railway Track and Structures has released its 2026 Track Buyer’s Guide.

2026 MDOT Grade Crossing Surface Repair Recipients Announced

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced recipients for the 10th annual Local Grade Crossing Surface Program.

Valley Stream LIRR Station Now Renovated

NEW YORK CITY – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced its Valley Stream Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Station has been renovated.

East River Tunnel Rehab Project is Chugging Along

NEW YORK CITY – Amtrak has shared progress on its East River Tunnel Rehab project.

Quantico Station Improvements Project Wins ACEC Virginia Grand Award

QUANTICO, Va. – The Quantico Station Improvements Project was awarded with a Grand Award by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia (ACEC Virginia).

MTA Announces Public-Private Partnerships for Grand Central Train Shed Rebuild

NEW YORK CITY – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced it is advancing two major public-private partnerships with JPMorganChase and Vornado to rebuild the Grand Central Train Shed.

OIG: Amtrak Has Opportunities for Improvement on HTP

WASHINGTON, D.C. – An OIG report shows Amtrak can reduce risk and improve the Hudson Tunnel Project.

TriMet Station Renovation Nears Completion, Platform Reopens

PORTLAND, Ore. – TriMet’s NE 82nd Ave MAX Station platform is set to reopen as crews begin to complete renovations.

SacRT Secures $126MM, Advancing Transit Goals

SACRAMENTO – Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) was awarded three grants totaling $25.8 million through the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Round 9 program. Through all of its partnerships and funding, SacRT has secured more than $126 million.

CHSRA Issues Fresno Station Early Works IFB

FRESNO, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to procure a construction contract.

UP’s Las Vegas Engineering Team Marks 25 Years Injury-Free

LAS VEGAS – Union Pacific’s Engineering team in Las Vegas celebrated 25 years of injury-free work.

GDC Completes Manufacturing of First Two TBMs for HTP

NEWARK/NEW YORK – The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) announced that manufacturing and testing of the first two TBMs for the Hudson Tunnel Project are complete.

CTA’s 2025 ‘Refresh & Renew’ Program Completed

CHICAGO – The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) announced it has completed the 2025 Refresh & Renew Program.

Heavy Rainfall Causes BNSF Subdivision Closures in Washington (Updated 12/22)

EVERETT, Wash. – 10 to 17 inches of rain inundated western Washington, causing moderate to major flooding along BNSF’s subdivisions with multiple out of service. Crews are working to repair damage and resume operations.

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