PUCO Approves 27 Rail Crossing Upgrades

COLUMBUS, Ohio – In Ohio, 27 rail crossings will receive upgrades in the form of LED lights and gates.

Southwest Light Rail Transit Project Revised Budget

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The revised budget for the Southwest Light Rail Transit Project is now $2.86 billion.

AARC Wasilla Passenger Stop Relocated

WASILLA, Alaska – The Alaska Railroad is relocating a passenger stop from 415 East Railroad Avenue to 1105 East Depot Road.

CHSRA Celebrates 11th Cohort Completing Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program

SELMA, Calif. – CHSRA recognizes 25 students from the 11th cohort of the Central Valley Training Center’s 12-week pre-apprenticeship training program.

Stanislaus County Receives $13 million for ACE Expansion

MODESTO, Calif. – $13 million in state funds will go toward expanding the ACE Express, and $3.2 million will go toward StanisCruise, a vanpool program.

MBTA Finishes Green Line D Branch Track Work

BOSTON – Throughout December 2023, crews performed ‘critical’ track work on MBTA’s Green Line D branch and removed 22 speed restrictions.

UTC Approves Safety Upgrades in Yakima and Walla Walla Counties

LACEY, Wash. – UTC approves Grade Crossing Protective Fund grants for rail safety upgrades in Washington.

WMATA to Close Segments of Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines Over MLK Weekend for Infrastructure Repairs 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority will close segments of its Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines over MLK weekend.

MTA Approves Contracts To Improve Infrastructure And Accessibility

NEW YORK CITY – The MTA has approved contracts regarding accessibility upgrades at subway and LIRR stations, replacing Webster Avenue Bridge, and the Metro-North Brewster Yard Improvements Program.

TiEnergy Reduces Carbon Footprint by 1.6M Pounds

HAMPSHIRE, Ill. – TiEnergy, a family-owned railroad tie recycling and repurposing company, has reduced its carbon footprint by 1.6 million pounds so far this year.

PATH Grove St. Station Rehabilitation Starts January 2024; Lasts 20 Weekends

JERSEY CITY, N.J. – The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced a travel advisory for PATH Grove St. Station rehabilitation that will begin in January 2024.

SacRT Adding Passing Track; Construction Starts January 2024

SACRAMENTO – Starting January 2, 2024, the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) will start construction as part of the Folsom 15-Minute Light Rail Service Project.

Metrolink Service Systemwide Pauses Dec. 26th – 29th for Infrastructure Upgrades

LOS ANGELES – Starting December 26th and lasting through December 29th, Metrolink will pause its services systemwide in order to complete infrastructure upgrades and make repairs.

TransLink Replacing Four Escalators at Commercial-Broadway SkyTrain Station

VANCOUVER, British Columbia – TransLink will replace four escalators at the Commercial-Broadway SkyTrain Station as part of its Commercial-Broadway Escalator Replacement Project.

TriMet Six-Week MAX Disruption Starting Jan. 24th

PORTLAND – TriMet announced a six-week MAX disruption from January 14th through February 25th so contractors can finish construction at the Gateway Transit Center.

Doppelmayr Selected to Design and Construct AirTrain Technology At EWR

NEWARK, N.J. – Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has selected Doppelmayr to design and construct new AirTrain technology and vehicles at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) as part of the AirTrain Newark Replacement Program.

Ontario Awards Contract for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Elevated Guideway

TORONTO – The Ontario government is taking the next step in building the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension in awarding a contract to construct an elevated portion of the Extension.

HART Settles With STG for $59.9MM

HONOLULU – Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation has reached a $59.9 million settlement with rail contractor STG.

Pennsylvania Invests $42.5MM; Approves 25 Rail Improvement Projects

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced 25 rail freight improvement projects have been approved.

Norda Stelo Acquires CWA Engineers

QUÉBEC – Independent engineering consulting firm Norda Stelo Inc. has acquired Vancouver-based CWA Engineers Inc. (CWA).

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