Sound Transit Completes Longest Bridge in Light Rail System

SEATTLE – Sound Transit has completed the longest bridge in light rail work. In the Federal Way and Kent neighborhoods, Sound Transit could begin testing its system integration by the end of 2024.

Delta Railroad Services Expands to East Coast With Headquarters in New York

NEW YORK CITY – Delta Railroad Services has expanded its East Coast footprint with offices in New York City.

November 2024 Issue of Railway Track & Structures Available Online

ATLANTA – The digital edition of Railway Track & Structures’ November 2024 issue is available online.

Sound Transit Selects Final WSLE Route and Stations

SEATTLE – Sound Transit announced it has selected the route and station locations along the future West Seattle Link Extension (WSLE). With construction set to start in 2027, the project can now move toward the final design phase.

$25MM Awarded to North Berkeley BART Station

SAN FRANCISCO – BART was awarded $25 million from Cycle 7 Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) for the North Berkeley Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Mobility Enhancements Project.

Amtrak Advances Transmission Line Program in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA – For the first of three, Amtrak awards HNTB a construction contract for the Zoo to Paoli Electrification Transmission Line Program. The contract is for construction management support the substation at Bryn Mawr and Bryn Mawr to Paoli segment.

MARTA To Install Pedestrian Bridge at Indian Creek Station in December

ATLANTA – The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) will stop service to Indian Creek Station to allow for a pedestrian bridge installation from December 8-9, 2024.

Amtrak: Westport Station Receives Accessibility Upgrades

WESTPORT, N.Y. – Amtrak, the FRA, the town of Westport, and Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) have completed accessibility improvements to the Westport Station in New York.

Metrolinx Upgrades Eglinton GO Station

TORONTO – Metrolinx has finished accessibility upgrades at Eglinton GO Station.

NJ TRANSIT Will Use AquaTrack for Fall Track Maintenance

NEWARK – NJ TRANSIT begins fall track maintenance by using two AquaTrack machines to clean and remove leaves from the rails.

RTD Lifts Speed Restrictions Between Southmoor and Colorado Stations

DENVER – Regional Transportation District (RTD) announced it has lifted northbound speed restrictions between its Southmoor and Colorado stations.

Metra’s 147th St/Sibley Station Reopening October 28th

CHICAGO – Metra’s 147th Street/Sibley Station will reopen on October 28th after a two-year passenger station project.

Metro-North’s Waterbury Branch Will Resume Service October 28th

SEYMOUR, Conn. – The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced service on Metro-North’s Waterbury Branch Line will resume on Monday, October 28th following damage sustained to the line in August.

Sound Transit Gives Construction Update on 4 Light Rail Projects

SEATTLE – Sound Transit gives an update on four different light rail projects across its network.

Steven J. Reiser Joins Balfour Beatty

LONG BEACH, Calif. – Balfour Beatty US Civil business announced it has hired Steven J. Reiser as Chief Estimator in the West.

Metrolinx Opens Pedestrian Bridge at Exhibition GO Station

TORONTO – Metrolinx announced a new pedestrian bridge at Exhibition GO that crosses the rail corridor is open.

SBCTA Seeking Public Comment on Proposed ONT Connector Project

SAN BERNADINO COUNTY – The San Bernadino County Transportation (SBCTA) will seek feedback from the public on environmental documents for the proposed ONT Connector project.

MTA Completes 100th Re-NEW-vation Project

NEW YORK CITY – The MTA continues its Re-NEW-vation Program that began in 2022. The 100th project was completed at Roosevelt Island station.

NCTD Abandons Rail Safety Fence Plans

DEL MAR, Calif. – The North County Transit District has abandoned plans for a rail safety fence along the Del Mar bluffs.

VTA Makes Progress on Light Rail Rehabilitation

SAN JOSE, Calif. – The Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) has made progress on its light rail system throughout 2024 to keep the network in a state of good repair.

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