NJ TRANSIT Completes Lyndhurst Station

LYNDHURST, N.J. – NJ TRANSIT completed construction on the new Lyndhurst Station in New Jersey.

ICC Approves Rail Safety Upgrades Across Counties

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has approved rail safety upgrades across Rock Island, Henry, and Bureau Counties.

Passenger Service Temporarily Suspended as Crews Work in San Clemente

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. – Metrolink and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service will be suspended for six weeks starting Monday, April 28th. During this six-week closure, crews will work on emergency construction to stabilize the track.

MDOT MTA Purple Line Newsletter Released for April 2025

BALTIMORE – The MDOT MTA released the April 2025 Purple Line Newsletter that contains construction updates in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.

CHSRA Completes Whitley Avenue Underpass

KINGS COUNTY, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority announced it has completed the underpass at Whitley Avenue, making it the second high-speed rail structure CHSRA has completed so far in 2025.

RTD Lifts D, H, R Line Speed Restrictions; Will Perform Maintenance on A Line Starting April 26th

DENVER – The Regional Transportation District (RTD) announced it has eliminated speed restrictions on its D, H, and R lines and will complete important maintenance work on the A Line between Denver Airport and Union Stations from April 26th to May 8th.

$63.9MM Grant Rescinded From Texas High-Speed Rail Project

HOUSTON – The FRA pulls $63.9 million in federal funds from the proposed Texas High-Speed Rail project that sought to add a high-speed rail route from Houston to Dallas.

OCTA Board of Directors Authorizes Emergency Actions for San Clemente

ORANGE COUNTY – The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Board of Directors authorized emergency actions to stabilize track in San Clemente.

Crews Begin Final Leg of Tunneling for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension

TORONTO – Crews have begun digging the tunnels to connect the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension to the Eglinton Crosstown LRT at Mount Dennis Station.

TriMet Constructs Temporary Platform Ahead of NE 82nd Ave MAX Station Construction

PORTLAND, Ore. – On April 15th, TriMet began the first phase of a major renovation on the NE 82nd Ave MAX Station. Crews will construct a temporary MAX platform that will be open to the public this summer.

Metro-North Breakneck Ridge Station Will Close for Two Years

COLD SPRING, N.Y. – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and Highlands Fjord Trail Inc. (HHFT) announced the Breakneck Ridge station will close on April 21st for two years to allow for construction on the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail.

NTSB Issues Railroad Investigation Report 25-04

MCNEIL, Ark. – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued Railroad Investigation Report 25-04, detailing its investigation into the UP employee fatality that occurred on April 11, 2024.

RTD Working to Complete Track Circuit Repairs on L Line

DENVER – RTD announced it suspended service on its L Line to allow crews time to complete track circuit repairs on the Welton corridor.

David Connell Joins Evertrak’s Tie Transformation Team

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Evertrak announced it has appointed David Connell to its Tie Transformation Team.

BNSF Works to Restore Service in Missouri and Arkansas After Severe Weather

MAMMOTH SPRING, Ark. – BNSF crews respond after severe weather hit the Thayer North and South Subdivisions in Arkansas.

$3.6M Awarded to 12 Rail Projects in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. – $3.6 million in state grants was awarded to 12 rail projects in Kentucky improve safety, storage capacity, and maintenance.

NJ Transit Awards Contract to Replace Two Escalators at Hamilton Station

NEWARK, N.J. – NJ TRANSIT announced it has awarded a contract to replace two escalators at Hamilton Station, one of the busiest stations along the NEC.

San Joaquin Council of Governments Approves $14MM for Stockton Diamond Grade Separation Project

STOCKTON, Calif. – The San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) approved $14 million in Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funding for SJRRC’s Stockton Diamond Grade Separation Project.

MTA Announces Blueprint to Protect Metro-North Hudson Line Against Climate Change

RIVERDALE, N.Y. – The MTA announced a plan to protect the Metro-North Hudson Line infrastructure from the future effects of climate change, including stormwater runoff and flooding.

NS Efforts Mark a Major Milestone in Asheville River Arts District

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Norfolk Southern announced a milestone in its efforts to restore service to Asheville, North Carolina after heavy flooding wiped out sections of track last September.

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