WMATA Halfway Complete in Escalator Replacement Project
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, WMATA, releases news surrounding construction on its escalator replacement project.
Author: Jennifer McLawhorn
Two Kansas Projects Receive $47M in CRISI Funds
TOPEKA, Kan. – Watco has been awarded a combined $47 million in federal funds for two rail projects.
WATCH: Metrolinx Eglinton Crosstown LRT Project Progress
TORONTO – Metrolinx gives a look into the progress of its Eglinton Crosstown LRT project.
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Approves Rail Safety Upgrades in Two Counties
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, or PUCO, has approved rail safety upgrades at crossings in both Brown and Stark counties.
Harsco Rail Reopens Plant in Pere Marquette Township
PERE MARQUETTE TWP., Mich. – Harsco Rail has reopened its refurbished plant in Pere Marquette Township on South Jackson Road.
Plasser American Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Chesapeake
CHESAPEAKE, Va. – Plasser American announced its opening and ribbon cutting at its new 82,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility, located at 2428 Josef Theurer Ln., Chesapeake, Virginia.
VTA’s BART to Silicon Valley Completion Costs Rise to $12.2B
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The estimated cost of VTA BART to Silicon Valley has risen due to inflation and other factors.
Sound Transit West Seattle Link and Ballard Link Extensions Update
SEATTLE – Sound Transit Board has identified its preferred alternatives for both its West Seattle Link and Ballard Link Extensions.
Metrolinx Milliken GO Station Grade Separation Construction
TORONTO – Metrolinx is making improvements around its Milliken GO Station in northeast Toronto.
ENSCO Rail Awarded Contract to Design Track Inspection Vehicle for LIRR
SPRINGFIELD, Va. – On October 6th, ENSCO has announced it was awarded a contract with Long Island Railroad (LIRR).
Metra Dedicates Ravenswood Station After Rebuild of Inbound Side
CHICAGO – After the rebuild of the inbound side of the facility, Metra officials dedicated the new Ravenswood Station on the UP North Line.
Union Pacific Thanks Crews for Reporting Unsafe Behavior at Crossing; Receives Federal Funding
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. – Union Pacific crews anonymously reported concerns over an unsafe behavior at a crossing in Sacramento County, California.
BNSF Trinity Bridge Replacement Update
FORTH WORTH, TEXAS – BNSF gave an update on Facebook about the Trinity River bridge replacement in Fort Worth, Texas.
‘Extremely Complex’ Work to Take Place on Metro Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines
WASHINGTON, D.C – WMATA announced that on Saturday, October 7th, crews will repair a section of track on its Blue, Orange, and Silver lines.
SDDOT Receives $24M for Sisseton Milbank Railroad Modernization Project
PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Transportation receives funding via the CRISI Program for the Sisseton Milbank Railroad Modernization Project.
‘The Biggest It’s Ever Been’: AREMA Annual Conference 2023 Wraps Up
INDIANAPOLIS – Over the course of the 2023 AREMA Annual Conference, there has been a lot to cover.
LCCAS and Track Safety: AREMA 2023 Annual Conference Maintenance-of-Way Technical Session
INDIANAPOLIS – Piper Networks CEO Robert Hanczor presented “Innovative MOW Safety Solutions: How Using Multi-sensor Limits Compliance and Collision Avoidance Systems Can Improve Track Safety.”
Exhibits, Technical Presentations, and Networking: Railway Interchange Kicks Off
INDIANAPOLIS – The first full day of Railway Interchange 2023 kicked off on Monday, October 2nd, and it was a busy one.
AREMA 2023 Annual Conference Track Technical Sessions: MxV, ENSCO
INDIANAPOLIS – Technical Sessions, including those on track, were featured at this year’s AREMA Annual Conference.
NARSTCO Introduces its “e” Clip Type Fastener
MIDLOTHIAN, Texas – NARSTCO, one of the many vendors at this year’s Railway Interchange in Indianapolis, is introducing its “e” Clip Type Fastener, crafted from recycled US steel.