CN is among the Rail Climate Change Adaptation Program award recipients, and will receive C$300,000 to develop a “Climate-Induced Ground Hazard Risk Assessment Tool.” (Photograph Courtesy of CN via Twitter)

Congestion After Derailment, ‘Extreme Snowfall’ in Canada; CN Responds

MONTREAL – CN is working to relieve congestion in its network in the Montreal to Toronto corridor after a derailment occurred in Taschereau Yard.

BART Celebrates Engineers Week; Recognizes Four Projects

SAN FRANCISCO – Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) celebrates Engineers Week by recognizing its 180+ engineers.

BGE, Inc. Celebrates 50 Years

HOUSTON – BGE, Inc. is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025. This anniversary marks fifty years of full-service solutions in civil infrastructure, land development, and more. BGE, Inc. thanked its clients, business partners, communities, and teams who have played a role in its growth and success over the years.

WATCH: Second Week of PATH Hoboken Renovation

HOBOKEN, N.J. – Port Authority of New York and New Jersey have shared progress photos and video showing the second week of work completed at PATH Hoboken Station

Extreme Cold Causes Broken Rail on BNSF Line

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – Metra says crews were working to make emergency repairs after the extreme cold temperatures caused broken rails.

NCTD Announces Upcoming Coastal Rail Service Suspension for Track Maintenance

SAN DIEGO – The North County Transit District (NCTD) announced all coastal rail service will be suspended February 22nd – 23rd.

MBTA’s Wellesley Square Station Opening February 17th

WELLESLEY, Mass. – The commuter rail station in Wellesley, Massachusetts will open on February 17th. This is Wellesley’s first accessible commuter rail location.

Bill Proposed To Stop Spending on BLE Until SWLRT Opens in 2027

MINNEAPOLIS – A bill has been proposed to halt spending on the Blue Line Extension until the Southwest LRT has opened for service.

Norfolk Southern Completed $1B in Infrastructure Upgrades in 2024

ATLANTA – Norfolk Southern announced that it has completed $1 billion worth of infrastructure improvements throughout 2024.

Clearing the Way: Vegetation Management Vendor Spotlight

ATLANTA – From the February issue of Railway Track & Structures, one of the vendor spotlights focuses on vegetation management solutions.

Forte Construction, JV Partner Citnalta Construction Finish 68th St.-Hunter College Station Modernization

NEW YORK CITY – Forte Construction and Joint Venture Partner Citnalta Construction complete passengers station modernization ahead of schedule and under budget.

Kansas State Team Developing In-Track Measurement for Rail Stress

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Engineers from Kansas State University are working to develop advanced technology to monitor stress in tracks without physical contact.

WATCH: First Week of PATH Hoboken Renovation

HOBOKEN, N.J. – Port Authority of New York and New Jersey shared photos of the first week of work at PATH Hoboken station during its renovation.

Metro Will Begin Elevator Modernization Project

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Metro has announced it will modernize 27 elevators across more than 12 stations. The first station to receive elevator modernization work is the Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Station.

Plans to Protect Rail Line in Orange County Presented to OCTA Board Members

ORANGE COUNTY – After landslides have disrupted rail operations in the San Clemente area, OCTA has been working with the community and its partners to seek long-term solutions.

SANDAG Releases Value Analysis Study for LOSSAN Rail Realignment Project

SAN DIEGO – SANDAG added new routes to alignment proposals for the LOSSAN Rail Realignment Project in Del Mar.

RTD Removes Slow Zone #4 Restrictions, Reduces Zone #1 Restriction

DENVER – RTD has removed speed restrictions in Slow Zone #4 on the D Line. In Slow Zone #1, RTD has reduced the last restriction by 2,200 feet.

LA Metro Updates Prequalification Rules

LOS ANGELES – Metro announced it will change its prequalification rules for certain contracts valued at $500,000 or less.

CSX Resumes Service North of Spruce Pine After Helene

SPRUCE PINE, N.C. – CSX expressed its gratitude to railroaders who worked to restore service north of Spruce Pine, North Carolina.

Metra Reopens 103rd St./Rosemoor Station March 3rd; Closes 95th St./Chicago State Station Same Day

CHICAGO – Metra will reopen 103rd St./Rosemoor Station on March 3rd as the 95th St./Chicago State station will close for rehab and expansion.

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