Maryland BPW Approves $100MM Contract to Advance Baltimore Red Line
BALTIMORE – Maryland Board of Public Works approved a Program Management Consultant service contract for the Maryland Transit Administration.
Author: Jennifer McLawhorn
Four Amtrak Stations in California Receive Accessibility Upgrades
MARTINEZ, Calif. – At several Bay Area stations, Amtrak has completed accessibility upgrades, ensuring a better and more comfortable experience for customers.
A Smooth Ride –– Protecting Both The Vehicle And The Infrastructure
ATLANTA –– From the June 2024 Issue of Railway Track & Structures –– A Vendor Product Spotlight on Grade Crossing Surfacing Materials.
WMATA To Perform Maintenance Work on Red and Green Lines
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Crews will perform maintenance and make repairs on WMATA’s Red and Green Lines from June 8-9.
Advance Construction on CTA’s Red Line Extension This Summer
CHICAGO – The CTA announced the start of advance construction on the Red Line Extension over the summer.
Officials Break Ground on Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal
BARRIE, Ontario – The City of Barrie announced Mayor Alex Nuttall, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Andrea Khanjin, and Member of Provincial Parliament Doug Downey gathered on May 31st for a groundbreaking at the future site of the Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal.
MBTA To Begin Replacement Work on South Elm Bridge in July
BOSTON – Over the summer, the MBTA will begin work to replace the South Elm Bridge on the Haverhill Commuter Rail Line.
Talbot Avenue Bridge Reopens in Maryland Following Redesign
SILVER SPRINGS, Md. – The MDOT, MTA, and Purple Line partnership, and local officials commemorated the opening of the redesigned Talbot Avenue bridge.
BART To Replace Interlockings at Three Stations
SAN FRANCISCO – BART crews will replace interlockings at Rockridge, MacArthur, and 19th Street stations starting the weekend of June 22-23.
Crews Work To Fix SWLRT Track That Was Laid Too Close To Existing Track
MINNEAPOLIS – After track for the SWLRT was laid too close to an existing freight rail, crews had to go in and fix the section of track.
Railway Track & Structures June 2024 Issue Now Online
ATLANTA – The June 2024 issue of Railway Track & Structures is available in a digital format. The cover story features our RT&S 2024 Top Projects winners.
Call for RT&S Women in Engineering 2024 Nominations
ATLANTA – Railway Track & Structures presents its annual Women in Engineering awards in which the magazine will profile 10 individuals who have made an impact in their respective fields or within their company.
Ryan Ouyang Joins Balfour Beatty US as VP, Legal for U.S. Civils West Operations
DALLAS – Balfour Beatty US has hired Ryan Ouyang for the position of Vice President, Legal for U.S. Civils West operations.
MnDOT Will ‘Play a Bigger Role’ in Light Rail Projects
MINNEAPOLIS – The MnDOT will have more involvement over Minnesota light rail projects, but it will not replace the Met Council completely.
BART’s Lake Merritt TOD Plan Phase 1.1 Begins Mid-2024
SAN FRANCISCO – BART will develop the area around Lake Merritt BART station with housing, office, and retail space over multiple phases.
MARTA Will Begin Five Points Transformation Project This Summer
ATLANTA – MARTA is starting the Five Points transformation project in July. Service impacts are expected to last for 18 months.
Amtrak’s Montpelier Junction Station To Receive Upgrades
BERLIN, Vt. – Amtrak will upgrade the train platform at Montpelier Junction in Berlin to make the station ADA-compliant.
‘Safety First’; ASLRRA Announces Record Number of Jake Safety Awards
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association announced 385 railroads qualify for a Jake Safety Award. 340 of those are noted “with Distinction” for having no reportable injuries in 2023.
OCTA Will Hold Community Meeting To Discuss Coastal Rail Resiliency Study
ORANGE COUNTY – At a community meeting on May 30th, OCTA will seek public input on coastal rail resiliency.
Metrolinx Tests Light Rail Vehicles on Finch West LRT
TORONTO – Finch West LRT vehicles have traversed the full alignment up to 60km/h for the first time.