MBTA Celebrates Natick Center Station Upgrades

NATICK, Mass. – The MBTA has completed major accessibility upgrades at Natick Center Station on the Framingham/Worcester Commuter Rail Line.

Three New Elevators Open at Queens Plaza EMR Subway Station

NEW YORK CITY – The MTA announced three modernized elevators are now open at the Queens Plaza EMR Subway Station.

Maryland DOT Awards $500,000 in Purple Line Small Business Grants

HANOVER, Md. – The Maryland Department of Transportation awards $500,000 in Purple Line small business grants. More than 40 businesses receive awards ranging from $5,000 to $40,000.

Jennifer Wood Joins Michael Baker International as Regional Practice Lead

PITTSBURGH – Jennifer Wood, P.E. will join Michael Baker International as its Regional Practice Lead for Bridge and Transportation in the Western Region.

Rail Crossing Safety Upgrades Approved in Muskingum and Warren Counties

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, PUCO, approved rail crossing upgrades in Muskingum and Warren counties.

SEPTA Completes Trolley Tunnel Blitz

PHILADELPHIA – SEPTA finished its work on trolley tunnel on August 11 as part of the 2025 Trolley Tunnel Blitz.

IO and Metrolinx Award Yonge North Subway Extension Advance Tunneling Project Contract

TORONTO – Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx awarded a $1.4 billion fixed-price contract to North End Connectors for the Yonge North Subway Extension Advance Tunneling project.

CN Shares Western Canadian Corridor Progress

MONTREAL – CN shares a video on the progress made on projects in the Western Canada Corridor.

Downed Catenary Wire Causes ‘Significant Damage’ at Read Interlocking; Repairs Begin Aug. 4

BOSTON – MBTA and Keolis announce temporary commuter rail schedule changes to allow for emergency work to take place on the Franklin/Foxboro Line and Providence/Stoughton Line.

Norfolk Southern Uses Goats To Control Kudzu Growth

ATLANTA – Norfolk Southern is using goats to control the kudzu growth at Inman Yard in Atlanta.

Union Pacific Rebuilds 100th Tamper Machine

DENVER – Union Pacific’s Equipment Shop has rebuilt its 100th tamper machine.

Six Escalators Installed at Two MTA Stations

NEW YORK CITY – Six new escalators were installed at two MTA subway stations. Entuitive, an engineering firm, served as the designer for the escalator replacement project.

CHSRA Celebrates Completion of Tulare Street Grade Separation Project

FRESNO, Calif. – California High-Speed Rail Authority has completed the Tulare Street Grade Separation project in Fresno’s Historic Chinatown.

Urban Engineers, Inc. Taps New Interim CEO and CFO

PHILADELPHIA – Urban Engineers, Inc., a multidisciplinary firm, announced James Bilella, PE will step into the role of Interim CEO, and Christopher Bobrowski, CPA, will be promoted to Interim CFO.

TransLink To Replace All Original Elevators on Expo Line

NEW WESTMINSTER, British Columbia – TransLink will replace all of the original elevators on its Expo Line.

CN Commits to Port of Prince Rupert’s Future With Zanardi Rapids Bridge Project

PRINCE RUPERT, British Columbia – CN is investing in work at the Port of Prince Rupert, namely the Zanardi Rapids Bridge Project.

Groundwork to Growth: Construction Perspectives

ATLANTA – Managing Editor Jennifer McLawhorn spoke to and compiled the perspectives of construction company executives. These perspectives encompass safety culture, collaborative partnerships, and how innovative delivery methods pave a path forward.

Railway Track and Structures August 2025 Issue Now Available Online

ATLANTA – The August 2025 edition of Railway Track and Structures is available to read online.

CPKC MoW Team Marks Three Years Injury-Free

QUEBEC – CPKC recognizes its Dorion Subdivision maintenance-of-way team for achieving three years without injury.

MARTA Suspends Streetcar Service Starting Sept. 8 for Electrical Work

ATLANTA – On Sept. 8, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) will suspend streetcar service to allow for underground utility repairs.

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