New Rochelle Transit Center; $100MM Redesign Proposal

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – New Rochelle city officials have unveiled a $100 million proposal to redesign the New Rochelle Transit Center.

CHSRA Celebrates Groundbreaking of Grade Separation Project

FRESNO, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority celebrated the groundbreaking of the McKinley Avenue and Golden State Boulevard grade separation.

Koppers Announces Election, Retirements

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – Koppers announces the election of Stephanie Apostolou as Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer and Secretary as well as the retirements of Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer Leslie Hyde and Global Vice President Zero Harm Joseph Dowd.

METRORail Breaks Ground on MoW Facility

HOUSTON, Texas – METRO broke ground on a new Maintenance of Way facility near Burnett Transit Center. The project is expected to be completed in July 2026.

ADOT Calls Executive Leadership Team for Proposed Rail Corridor

PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Transportation has announced an Executive Leadership Team to guide the study the future of passenger rail service between Phoenix and Tucson.

Lansingville Rail Park Expansion Expected to Finish in 2025

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Youngstown & Southern Railroad’s Lansingville Yard should be completed in 2025.

A Smooth Ride: Friction Management Solutions

ATLANTA – From the December 2024 issue of Railway Track & Structures, here is a lineup of friction management solutions from suppliers across the industry.

MBTA Releases North Station Draw One Bridge EA

BOSTON – The MBTA has released a draft of its Environmental Assessment (EA) for the North Station Draw One Bridge Replacement Project.

BNSF Makes Progress on Double Track in Texas

FORT WORTH, Texas – BNSF has completed a new section of double track on its Fort Worth Subdivision.

HDR and Mott MacDonald Win 2024 Going Digital Award for Enterprise Engineering

TORONTO – HDR and Mott MacDonald won a 2024 Going Digital Award for Enterprise Engineering, presented by Bentley Systems.

ACEC Florida Awards HNTB With Grand Award

LAKE MARY, Fla. – HNTB was recognized by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida with a Grand Award for its work on the Brightline Florida East-West Connector project.

ICC Approves Rail Safety Upgrades in Ogle and Iroquois Counties

CHICAGO – The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved the installation of automatic warning devices in Iroquois and Ogle Counties.

Michigan Gov. Whitmer Signs Senate Bill 271; Old Railroad Ties as Alternative Energy Source

DETROIT – Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Senate Bill 271 on November 28th.

Met Council Seeks Public Feedback on Lowry Avenue Station Design Alternatives

MINNEAPOLIS – The Metropolitan Council presented design options for the Lowry Avenue Station on its Blue Line Extension (BLE) on December 3, 2024.

Amtrak

Amtrak’s G.K. Butterfield Station Receives Upgrades

WILSON, N.C. – Amtrak’s G.K. Butterfield Station received renovations as part of a $4 million project with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), the City of Wilson, the North Carolina Department of Transportation, and CSX.

MDOT Seeking Developers for Odenton MARC Station’s Surrounding Community

HANOVER, Md. – The Maryland Department of Transportation has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a team to develop the area surrounding Odenton MARC station.

Pandrol SAS Awarded Gold Medal from EcoVadis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Pandrol SAS was awarded a Gold Medal in the latest EcoVadis sustainability ratings for the fourth year in a row.

UTC Approves $73,000 for Puyallup Fence Project

LACEY, Wash. – The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) approved a $73,000 grant for a Puyallup fencing project.

NICTD Approves Agreement for Shorter Route to South Bend Intl. Airport

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – The South Shore Line secured a shorter route into South Bend International Airport after the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) and the airport authority finalized a agreement.

VTA Seeks DBE Participation for BART Silicon Valley Phase II

SAN FRANCISCO – The Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) opens procurement opportunities for the BART Silicon Valley Phase II (BSVII) Extension Project and invites prime contractors and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) to participate.

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