PUCO Approves 42 Rail Crossing Upgrades in 6 Counties
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has approved safety upgrades at 42 rail crossings in six counties.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has approved safety upgrades at 42 rail crossings in six counties.
PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Regional Transit will close multiple T stations on its Blue Line to allow for maintenance work.
NEW YORK CITY – The MTA announced it completed three new elevators to provide access along with repair work as part of the 14 St Complex ADA Megaproject.
TORONTO – The TTC streetcar power system will receive upgrades starting September 3rd.
DENVER – RTD’s Coping Panels Project that began in April 2023 has wrapped up weeks ahead of schedule.
LUFKIN, Texas – Union Pacific uses helicopters to manage vegetation across its network.
PORTLAND, Maine – A new rail passenger station has been proposed in Portland, Maine and would serve as a future stop for the Amtrak Downeaster.
SEYMOUR, Conn. – After “1,000-year” water levels in Connecticut, Metro-North’s Waterbury Branch experienced washouts. On Aug. 22nd, Rinaldi and Eucalitto took a tour of the damage.
SAN FRANCISCO – Track shutdown for that was planned for August 17th – 18th between Rockridge, MacArthur, and 19th Street stations has been postponed to September 21st – 22nd.
BETHEL, Conn. – The track and slope stabilization project has been proposed for the Bethel and Wilton sections of the Danbury Branch.
SEYMOUR, Conn. – After damage sustained from storms, Metro-North worked to restore full scheduled service on the Danbury Branch.
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. – Beginning August 25 and lasting through early September, crews will work on replacing railroad crossings at Hartford Avenue, Jordan Lane, and Wells Road in Wethersfield.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Commerce Commission approved an agreement to install automatic warning devices at a grade crossing in Henry County.
CHICAGO – The Chicago Transit Board selected Walsh-VINCI Transit Community Partners for a design and build contract for the Red Line Extension project.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After flooding caused by storm Debby, service on the St. Lawrence subdivision has resumed.
TORONTO – PNR RailWorks has won a five-year contract for VIA Rail Canada to perform maintenance for track, signals, bridges, and right-of-way infrastructure.
ENTERPRISE, N.W.T. – Service on CN’s line near the N.W.T.-Alberta border is disrupted due to damage inflicted by a wildfire.
BOSTON – From August 2nd to 11th, service for the segment between Boston College and Babcock Street on the Green Line B Branch was suspended to allow crews access to complete track work.
OMAHA – Union Pacific has completed work on its main line in Omaha, Nebraska.
DENVER – RTD continues its Downtown Rail Replacement project, hitting the halfway point.