AWPA Standardizes DCOI for Additional Crosstie Wood Species

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The American Wood Protection Association has standardized the use of DCOI for additional crosstie wood species.

ORDC Approves Funding Across Ohio; W&LE, CCET

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) has announced a number of grants via the Ohio Grade Crossing Elimination Program.

OCTA Working With Metrolink After San Clemente Landslide

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. – OCTA and Metrolink are working to clear debris from a rail right-of-way after another landslide in San Clemente.

Balfour Beatty Awarded $189,000 Contract for Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit Mainline Track

PETALUMA, Calif. – Balfour Beatty will deliver track surfacing, lining and ballast restoration under a $189,000 contract.

NRC-REMSA and Herzog Host U.S Representative Beth Van Duyne at HTI’s Fort Worth Facility

FORT WORTH, Texas – Along with Herzog and NRC officials, U.S. House of Representative Beth Van Duyne of Texas (TX-24) took a tour of HTI’s Forth Worth facility.

LA Metro; Rosecrans Avenue Bridge Now Open

LOS ANGELES – The LA Metro has announced the Rosecrans Avenue Bridge, as part of the Rosecrans/Marquardt Grade Separation project, has opened.

WMATA to Close Four Red Line Stations Due to Maryland’s MTA Purple Line Project

WASHINGTON, D.C. – WMATA will utilize the closure of part of its Red Line due to Maryland’s MTA Purple Line project to perform routine maintenance.

NCTD Proposed $585M Budget for Fairgrounds Station and Stabilizing Del Mar Bluffs

DEL MAR, Calif. – The North County Transit District (NCTD) has outlined a proposed budget of $585 million which would go toward stabilizing the eroding Del Mar bluffs and a fairgrounds train station.

CHSRA Extends SOQ Deadline to April

SACRAMENTO – CHSRA extends its deadline to submit an SOQ to April 4, 2024.

San Clemente Landslide Leads to Passenger Rail Service Suspension

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. – Amtrak and Metrolink passenger rail service were suspended on January 24, 2024 due to a landslide in San Clemente.

Rep. Van Orden Tours Stella-Jones Facility in Bangor

BANGOR, Wis. – U.S. Representative Derrick Van Orden toured the Stella-Jones facility in Bangor and discussed the impact of suppliers on the industry.

$100M for Green Line Light Rail Extension in Hennepin County

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Hennepin County Board Commissioners have approved another $100 million to help fund the Southwest Light Rail in Minneapolis.

GDC Develops List of Teams to Submit RFP for Manhattan Tunnel Work

NEW YORK CITY – The Gateway Development Commission has developed a shortlist of teams who will receive the opportunity to respond to an RFP for work on the Manhattan Tunnel.

Pandrol Sells Hudiksvall Facility to The Rosenqvist Group

HUDIKSVALL, Sweden – Pandrol sells Hudiksvall facility to the former owner, The Rosenqvist Group.

ICC Approves Upgrades for Three Crossings in Adams County

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Near La Prarie, Illinois, crews will install lights and gates at three rail crossings.

BART To Replace Interlocking Near Richmond Station Starting Presidents’ Day Weekend

SAN FRANCISCO – Over the course of four non-consecutive weekends, BART will focus on a track improvement project regarding an interlocking replacement near Richmond Station.

$182MM Utility Relocation Contract Awarded for Second Avenue Subway Phase 2

NEW YORK CITY – For Phase 2 of the Second Avenue Subway Project, a $182 million utility relocation contract was awarded to C.A.C. Industries. The project will extend the Q train to East Harlem.

ARH Gives Maintenance Updates on Six Railroads

CHICAGO – For 2024, Anacostia Rail Holdings gave a progress update for six railroads including Chicago South Shore & South Bend Railroad, Louisville & Indiana Railroad, and Northern Lines Railway.

MTA Construction & Development Honored for 2023 Projects

NEW YORK CITY – The MTA Construction & Development was honored with 21 awards for projects in 2023.

Nearly 1,000 CSX Engineering Team Members Travel to Jacksonville for Annual Training

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – CSX SVP of Operations Ricky Johnson and VP of Engineering Carl Walker spoke to the #ONECSX team in Florida.

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