Michigan Rail Package Signed Into Law
LANSING, Mich. – A rail grade separation bill package was signed into law that would allow for the creation of a grant program for crossing projects.
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Metrolinx’s Hazel McCallion Line Continues Revitalization
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – Crews work on the Mary Fix Creek bed and the new Eaglewood Bridge on Metrolinx’s Hazel McCallion Line.
The Authority Announces Elkhorn Avenue Completion; Central Valley Training Center Graduates
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority announces the completion of its Elkhorn Avenue crossing and celebrates the graduates of its construction program.
Union Pacific Employee-Designed E-Clip Cart Makes Removal Easy and Efficient
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Through input and improvements, a UP employee-designed cart removes e-clips automatically.
SEPTA Continues 2023 Trolley Tunnel Blitz
PHILADELPHIA – Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority continues its eleventh year of the Trolley Tunnel Blitz with construction work on 22nd Street platform.
Contractor Sues HART Over Construction Delays
HONOLULU, Hawaii – HART’s hired contractor, Shimmick/Traylor/Granite Joint Venture has sued HART for over $99 million.
Severe Weather Causes Metro-North Railroad Clean-up
CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. – After a series of severe storms, Metro-North Railroad announced service changes on its Hudson Line.
Update: KC Streetcar Track Failure and Repairs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – After a driver noticed a rail out of place on July 4th, Streetcar Authority announces a two-to-three-week repair of bridge and rails.
Iowa Town Working With Railway Company to Remove Track
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – After a denied federal grant application, the city of Cedar Falls and Iowa Northern Railway Company are partnering to remove seldom-used track that runs through the town.
Montreal’s REM Light Rail to Utilize Noise-Reducing Solutions
MONTREAL – REM seeks noise-reducing solutions after local noise complaints of passing trains from its new light-rail system.
Davenport Diamond Guideway Project Continues for Metrolinx’s Barrie Line
TORONTO – Metrolinx’s Davenport Diamond Guideway project continues after the initial demolition of the Bloor Street West bridge in May.
Investigation into KC Streetcar Track Failure; Repairs Ongoing
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – After a KC Streetcar track failure earlier this week, crews begin making repairs on portion of track between Main Street Bridge over I-670.
Rail and Track Infrastructure Replacements Cause PATCO Schedule Adjustments
CAMDEN, N.J. – PATCO will replace rail and track infrastructure between Ferry Avenue and Broadway stations over eight weeks this summer.
RTD Will Make Repairs During 20-Day Closure
DENVER, Colo. – RTD announces a repair of part of its L Line from July 10th to July 30th.
Missouri State Budget Includes $83.5 Million in Rail Safety Improvements
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri’s state budget allocates over $80 million to improve safety at its rail crossings after an Amtrak passenger train collided with a dump truck one year ago.
ICC Approves Ten Projects Across the State
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Commerce Commission approved ten projects across the state to help with safety upgrades, crossing improvements, and rail safety improvements.
SacRT Receives $35 Million for Improving Light Rail System
SACRAMENTO – The California Transportation Commission awarded Sacramento Regional Transit District $35 million for improvements to its light rail system.
Norfolk Southern Sues Chemical and Rail Companies Over East Palestine Cleanup
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio – Norfolk Southern has filed a third-party complaint against the chemical and rail car owners involved in the East Palestine derailment last February.
Canadian Government Announces Project to Install Retaining Wall in Port-Daniel-Gascons
PORT-DANIEL-GASCONS, Quebec – The government of Canada announces its commitment to rail safety and a project to install a retaining wall in Port-Daniel-Gascons in Quebec.
ASLRRA Responds to FRA on Disposal of CTRTs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association responded to the FRA in a docket over the disposal of creosote-treated railroad ties and its efforts to keep them out of landfills.