Rail Replacement Work Completed at Alfred Street Crossing on Red Line
MOUNT LEBANON, Pa. – On the Red Line Project, contractors have finished rail replacement work at the Alfred Street grade crossing.
Author: Jennifer McLawhorn
Crystal City Metrorail Station Entrance Breaks Ground
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Local and state officials gathered to break ground on the future east entrance to the Crystal City Metrorail Station.
PUCO Approves Over $1M in Rail Crossing Upgrades
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved safety upgrades in Clinton, Franklin, Summit, and Wayne counties.
Pape Station Construction Begins on Ontario Line
ONTARIO – Crews began work on connection at Pape Station on the future Ontario Line.
RTD Begins Construction on Two 15th Street Intersections in Downtown Denver
DENVER – RTD has begun construction on two 15th Street intersections in Denver as part of its downtown light rail reconstruction project.
Herzog and DBK Start Preconstruction on Amtrak’s New Penn Coach Yard Maintenance Facility
PHILADELPHIA – Herzog Contracting Corporation and Dana B. Kenyon Company (DBK) have begun preconstruction on Amtrak’s Penn Coach Yard Heavy Maintenance Facility.
CHSRA Completes Two Grade Separations
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. – California High-Speed Rail Authority announced it has completed the Mountain View Avenue and Floral Avenue grade separations.
BNSF Working To Remove Debris After Bridge Collapse
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – On June 23rd, a BNSF train bridge sustained damage due to flooding.
Shining A Light: Highlighting Some of the Hardest-Working Women in the Industry
ATLANTA – Railway Track & Structures, July 2024 Issue: For the fourth straight year, Railway Track & Structures is proud to honor some of the brightest women in railroad engineering. With many careers spanning decades, these women have cultivated their talents, developed their skills, and worked tirelessly in their contributions to rail. From freight and passenger rail to suppliers and engineering firms, this list is built based solely on peer nominations, representing the hard-working winners for RT&S’ 2024 Women in Railroad Engineering.
Appalachian Regional Commission Funds $1M to Replace Aldrige Creek Bridge in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will go toward upgrading the Madison County rail system.
Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT Work to Address Service Delays by Examining Infrastructure
NEW YORK – Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT are working to examine infrastructure following an increase of disruptions in New Jersey and New York Penn Station.
MBTA Completes Track Work on Orange Line; Removes Six Speed Restrictions
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) reports the progress made on its Orange Line and subsequent removal of six speed restrictions.
BART Continues Escalator Replacement Project at Powell Street Station
SAN FRANCISCO – Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) announces it has rebuilt an escalator at Powell Street Station.
Railway Track & Structures July 2024 Issue Now Online
ATLANTA – The July 2024 issue of Railway Track & Structures is available in a digital format. The cover story features our RT&S 2024 Women in Railroad Engineering winners.
PCM Railone Invests $20MM to Open Facility Near Brightline West
LAS VEGAS – PCM Railone AG will open a $20 million production facility in Las Vegas as part of Brightline West’s high-speed rail project.
WATCH: Hazel McCallion Line Eaglewood Bridge Opens July 4th
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – The Eaglewood bridge and new signalized intersection on the Hazel McCallion Line will open on July 4th. This connects communities on the east and west sides of Hurontario Street.
Amtrak Awards Connecticut River Bridge Contract
OLD SAYBROOK/OLD LYME, Conn. – Amtrak on June 28th reported awarding the O&G/Tutor Perini joint venture a construction contract to replace the existing Connecticut River Bridge, which opened in 1907 and links Old Saybrook and Old Lyme.
DART To Make Repairs on Catenary; Re-Tensioning
DALLAS – Over the weekends of June 28th to July 1st and July 12th to 15th, crews will perform maintenance on DART Rail’s catenary.
California High-Speed Rail Station Designs Unveiled at Open House Sessions
SACRAMENTO – Foster + Partners and Arup revealed the designs for the California High-Speed Rail’s first four stations.
CSX Service Resumes on Harpers Ferry Bridge After Fire
HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. – A trestle bridge over the Potomac River connecting Maryland to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia will be ready for freight and passenger trains to operate after a fire broke out on Monday, June 24th.