Sound Transit Receives Sustainable Infrastructure Award From ISI

SEATTLE – The Federal Way Link Extension was awarded with an Envision Platinum Award from The Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI).

FRA and AAR Report: Design and Testing of EPC Ties

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Railroad Administration and the Association of American Railroads collaborated to investigate the design and testing of engineered-polymer (EPC) ties.

Amtrak

Amtrak Details Great Lakes Stations Improvement Program in FY 2025 Grant Request

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In Amtrak’s General and Legislative Annual Report & Fiscal Year 2025 Grant Request, it details a Great Lakes Stations Improvement program.

Amtrak’s Harrisburg Line Track Renewal Project Moves to Phase 2

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Amtrak’s Harrisburg Line Track Renewal Project moved to Phase 2 on April 29th.

WATCH: ‘Rexy’, One of Two TBMs for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension, Breaks Through the Final Wall

TORONTO – One tunnel boring machine (TBM) excavating for the western underground segment of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension has broken through the final wall.

FRA Issues Safety Bulletin for Working With On-Track Equipment 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) issued a safety bulletin reminding railroaders to take precautions while working with roadway maintenance machines (RMM).

MTA To Complete Upgrades to Flushing-Bound Platforms at 82 St-Jackson Heights and 111 St Stations

NEW YORK CITY – On May 6th, service headed toward Flushing at 82 St-Jackson Heights and 111 St Stations will be suspended until Q1 2025.

Brightline West Breaks Ground in Nevada

LAS VEGAS – Brightline has broken ground in Nevada on the Brightline West project which aims to transport passengers between Las Vegas and Los Angeles at 200 mph.

SEPTA’s Jenkintown-Wyncote Station To Receive Upgrades

JENKINTOWN, Pa. – SEPTA’s Jenkintown-Wyncote Station will see various upgrades and improvements as part of a Station Accessibility Program.

VTA To Begin Track Repairs To Light Rail This Spring

SAN JOSE, Calif. – This spring, the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) will begin repairs to the overhead catenary system (OCS) on its light rail.

MTA Receives $33.2MM for Westchester Yard

NEW YORK CITY – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced it has received $33.2 million in federal funding.

ICC Approved Highway-Rail Crossing Upgrades

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved highway-rail crossing upgrades for several counties across Illinois.

Brightline West Continues Field Investigation Work in Southern California and Nevada

LAS VEGAS – In continuing field investigation work, Brightline West has given more updates on work taking place along the proposed rail corridor in Southern California and Nevada.

Two Electric Transmission Lines Need To Be Moved for Blue Line Light Rail Extension

MINNEAPOLIS – For the Blue Line light rail extension in Minneapolis, two Xcel Energy underground electric transmission lines will need to be moved.

FAMES Alert Issued After Track Worker Fatality

MCNEIL, Ark. – The Fatality Analysis of Maintenance-of-Way Employees and Signalment issued an alert after a maintenance-of-way manager was fatally injured in Arkansas.

Amtrak Upgrades Green River and Helper Stations

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of a larger commitment toward upgrading its passenger stations, Amtrak completes $5 million in improvements to the Green River and Helper stations.

WGI Inc. Honored With Three Awards for Work on Brightline Project

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – For its work on the Brightline project in Florida, WGI Inc. has been awarded with three engineering excellence awards.

Jason Rea Joins LJA Engineering as President of Rail Division

HOUSTON, Texas – With a ‘wealth of experience,’ Jason Rea has joined LJA Engineering as president of its Rail Division.

Sandra Bucklew Joins HNTB as Florida Construction Services Group Director

LAKE MARY, Fla. – With more than 32 years of experience in construction engineering and management, Sandra Bucklew joins HNTB as the firm’s construction services group director.

CSX Selects 14 Properties for SelectSite Program

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The 14 sites chosen by the Class 1 fall under either a Silver or Bronze rating and will receive feedback about areas of potential improvement.

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