Palo Alto and Caltrain Solidify Rail Redesign Deal

PALO ALTO –The city of Palo Alto has been working with Caltrain to address and redesign three rail crossings owned by Caltrain.

FTA Requires New Work Plan from MBTA in Letter

WASHINGTON –The Federal Transit Administration requires the MBTA to submit a new safety work plan that addresses their concerns more quickly than MBTA’s original deadline.

MTA Uses Laser-Equipped Trains to Clean Railway Tracks of Leaves

In an MTA Press Release, it has announced a contract with Laser Precision Solutions for the use of laser-equipped trains to reduce fallen leaves on railway tracks.

MTA’s Re-NEW-Vation at Far Rockaway-Mott AV A Subway Station Complete

MTA announced the completion of renovations at the Far Rockaway-Mott AV subway station in Queens.

VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Project’s Early Construction

VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase ii Extension Project has its’ first CTMP from Tunnel and Trackwork Coordinator Kiewit, Shea, and Traylor and the BSVII Project Team.

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Ohio Senator Sends Letters to Class I CEOs

Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown, drafted several letters to each of the Class I CEOs who have rail lines in Ohio following reports sent to his office of eroding rail bridges.

SunRail Begins Construction on New Station in DeLand

SunRail begins construction on new station in DeLand, Florida, adding another 12 miles to SunRail’s current routes.

TiEnergy Marks 20 Years

TiEnergy has marked its 20th year as a family-owned railroad tie removal and recycling company. Based in Hampshire, Ill., TiEnergy, a division of Midwest Companies, works with Class I, II and III