Amtrak VP Lang Discusses Harrisburg Line Track Renewal Project
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Vice President, State Supported Services Ray Lang discusses the progress made on the Harrisburg Line Track Renewal Project on WITF’s The Spark podcast.
Author: Jennifer McLawhorn
Winter is Coming
ATLANTA –– From the September 2024 Issue of Railway Track & Structures. From frozen switches to ice on the rails, railroads need a plan in place to combat the effects of the winter season.
Construction for Oakridge-41st Ave Station Upgrades Starts Sept. 16th
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – Translink announces upgrades are coming to Oakridge-41st Avenue Station.
PUCO Approves Safety Upgrades in Stark County
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) approved safety upgrades in Stark County.
Pandrol Unveils i+weld Product Range at InnoTrans (UPDATED 10/8)
BERLIN – On September 24th at InnoTrans in Berlin, Pandrol will unveil its i+weld product range.
MBTA’s Dorchester Ave Bridge Opens Sept. 23
BOSTON – The MBTA announced the Dorchester Avenue Bridge will open at 4:00am on September 23, 2024.
ASLRRA Calls for Congress to Modernize 45G Tax Credit
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) commended Senators Ron Wyden and Mike Carp and Representatives Mike Kelly and Earl Blumenauer for introducing S. 5008 and H.R. 9522.
RTD Lifts Speed Restrictions on E and R Lines
DENVER – The RTD removed all of the northbound speed restrictions in the Southeast Light Rail Corridor between its County Line and Lincoln stations.
Bentley Systems, Inc. Acquires Cesium
EXTON, Pa. – Infrastructure engineering software company, Bentley Systems, Inc. has acquired Cesium, a 3D geospatial company.
Enerpac Tool Group Acquires DTA
MILWAUKEE – Enerpac Tool Group Corp. announces it has acquired DTA The Smart Move, S.A. (DTA).
Amtrak Breaks Ground on Connecticut River Bridge
OLD LYME, Conn. – Amtrak has begun construction on the new Connecticut River Bridge between Old Saybrook and Old Lyme in Connecticut.
$893MM Awarded for East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project
LOS ANGELES – The USDOT’s grant will go toward construction on the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project, which seeks to create connections with local and regional transit services.
MxV Rail’s 2024 Annual University Days
PUEBLO, Colo. – MxV Rail hosted its 2024 Annual University Days this past August at the Pueblo Convention Center and MxV Rail’s Pueblo Plex test facility.
Ontario Breaks Ground on Three Ontario Line Stations
TORONTO – The Ontario Government has broken ground on three Ontario Line stations: King-Bathurst, Queen-Spadina, and Moss Park Stations.
Pie-IX Railway Bridge Project Begins
MONTREAL – Structural work has begun on the Pie-IX rail bridge rehabilitation project. The project is scheduled for December 2025.
ICC Approves Rail Safety Upgrade in McHenry County
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has approved the installation of automatic warning devices at a grade crossing near Solon Mills in McHenry County.
voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak LLC Acquires Unitrac Railroad Materials’ Assets
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The acquisition of Unitrac Railroad Materials’ assets allows voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak to enhance its special trackwork manufacturing.
City Officials Approve Letter of No Objection for Sioux City Rail Bridge Rebuild
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – After two controlled blasts of the collapsed rail bridge in August, the city council has taken steps to begin its replacement.
TriMet Celebrates Completion of A Better Red Project
PORTLAND, Ore. – The TriMet’s A Better Red Project was finished on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. The project worked to improve light rail reliability and extend the MAX Red line into Hillsboro.
Port of Long Beach Spends More Than $55MM on Small Businesses
LONG BEACH, Calif. – The Port of Long Beach gives an update on its small business spending.