PennDOT Invests $53MM in 30 Rail Improvement Projects

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced a $53 million investment toward 30 rail projects.

Amtrak’s B&P Tunnel Replacement Program Progresses

BALTIMORE – Amtrak recaps progress made on its B&P Tunnel Replacement Program.

NARSTCO Names Kristin Ward as General Manager, Announces Promotions

MIDLOTHIAN, Texas – NARSTCO has named Kristin Ward as General Manager, promoted Craig Smethie to Vice President of Operations, and promoted Zachary Matheny to Customer Service Manager.

CTDOT Office of Engineering Developing Plans for Bridge Replacements

STRATFORD, Conn. – The Connecticut Department of Transportation’s (CTDOT) Office of Engineering is developing plans to replace the Devon Rail Bridge.

CSX Removes Forest Hill Rail Diamond (Updated 1/21)

CHICAGO – CSX has removed the Forest Hill rail diamond in Chicago.

RTA Releases Semi-Annual Project Management Oversight Report

CHICAGO – The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) released a semi-annual project management oversight report for more than 100 capital projects.

Gray 30th Street Station Renovation Is Underway in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA – Amtrak shared progress of the Gray 30th Street station renovation in Philadelphia.

Watch: CSX Completes Paving on Guilford Avenue Bridge

BALTIMORE – CSX has finished the paving on the Guilford Avenue Bridge as part of the Howard Street Tunnel project.

PANYNJ Advances $3.5B AirTrain Newark Replacement Project

NEWARK – Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced construction of the new AirTrain Newark system begins it next major phase.

R. J. Corman Completes Rail Scale Rehab in Illinois

ROBINSON, Ill. – R. J. Corman announced it finished rail scale rehabilitation for Rain Carbon Inc in Illinois.

UP’s Robotic Welding Technology in Track Maintenance

OMAHA, Neb. – Union Pacific is utilizing robotic welding technology for track maintenance.

CSX Upgrades Willard Yard

WILLARD, Ohio – CSX completed infrastructure upgrades at Willard Yard in Ohio.

MTA Service Changes Announced for Switch Replacement Project

NEW YORK CITY – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced service changes will take place on the 4 and 5 subway lines to allow for a switch replacement project.

Railway Track and Structures January 2026 Issue Now Available

ATLANTA – The January 2026 issue of Railway Track and Structures is now available to read digitally.

WMATA’s Green Line Construction Ends, Yellow Line Extends to Greenbelt

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Construction on WMATA’s Green Line ended December 30, and its Yellow Line now extends to Greenbelt.

MTA Completes 10 Station Accessibility Projects in 2025

NEW YORK CITY – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has completed 10 station accessibility projects in 2025.

$53MM Design Change Order Awarded to Tutor Perini

LOS ANGELES – Tutor Perini Corporation announced it was awarded a $53 million change order for the City Center Guideway and Stations Project located in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Elevator Replacement Program Continues at TransLink Stations

VANCOUVER, B.C. – TransLink completed elevator replacements at Nanaimo and 22nd Street SkyTrain stations.

Select Weekend Service Suspension to Take Place at North Station Through April

BOSTON – MBTA and Keolis Commuter Services announced commuter rail at North Station will be suspended during select weekends from January through April.

2026 Track Buyer’s Guide Now Available

ATLANTA – Railway Track and Structures has released its 2026 Track Buyer’s Guide.

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