Final EIS for CTA Red Line Extension released
The Final EIS/ROD for the CTA Red Line Extension has been released.
News and Opinion
MBTA set to replace Commercial Street Bridge
The MBTA’s Capital Delivery Bridge & Structures team will replace the Commercial Street Bridge in Lynn, Mass. from Sept. 16-20.
Cole County, Mo., receives $1.5 million grant for transportation infrastructure
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced that its Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded a $1.5 million grant to Cole County, Mo. for transportation infrastructure that will include a rail spur and other infrastructure needed to build a multi-modal transload facility within the Algoa Industrial Park in Jefferson City.
STV leading construction management of Portal North Bridge replacement project
The replacement of a 112-year-old, swing-style rail bridge that spans the Hackensack River from Kearney to Seacaucus, N.J., known as the Portal North Bridge, is just one of a series of projects in Amtrak’s Gateway Program.
BNSF’s John Cech named 2022 Engineer of the Year by Railway Track & Structures
John Cech, vice president, Engineering at BNSF, is the recipient of the 2022 Engineer of the Year Award from Railway Track & Structures Media.
MBTA Orange Line shutdown began on Monday – how did it go?
RT&S recently reported on the month-long shut down of the Orange Line, which began on Monday, Aug. 22.
RailWorks acquires H&H Engineering Construction
RailWorks announced it has acquired H&H Engineering Construction to expand its rail infrastructure services.
WMATA to begin major construction of Blue and Yellow lines
In less than a month, WMATA will begin significant construction to repair the Yellow Line tunnel and bridge, as well as advance critical improvements needed to open the future Potomac Yard Station later this fall.
OmniTRAX named exclusive rail partner of port
OmniTrax announced that it has been chosen as the exclusive rail partner for the Tulsa Port of Catoosa.
Watco scores another win with selection to be rail operations provider
Watco has been chosen by yet another industrial park to be their rail operations provider.
NJT: New bridge over troubled waters
The Gateway Program’s Portal North has been in the news lately. A project south of Portal North deserves equal attention.
Bridge safety concerns continue to halt Greater Cleveland Waterfront Line
Work on this bridge will require Browns fans to find another route to the game.
DART Silver Line construction underway for Hillcrest Road
DART is working on a 26-mile Silver Line project that will traverse seven cities between DFW Airport, Grapevine, Coppell, Dallas, Carrllton, Addison, Richardson, and Plano, and line will feature 10 new stations.
Cracks in piers delay opening of Edmonton light rail line
TransEd, the agency charged with providing new LRT in Edmonton, Alberta, announced a delay in its Valley LIne Southeast LRT service commencement.
STV begins work on SunRail Phase 2 North in central Florida
The engineering firm STV announced it has signed a contract to support the Florida DOT’s commuter rail operation SunRail in the agency’s Phase 2 North project.
NTSB releases preliminary report on Amtrak and UP roadway maintenance machine collision
The National Transportation Safety Board released its initial report on a July railroad collision.
Opinion: What’s up with the FRA?
Why has the Federal Railroad Administration put the brakes on automated track inspection testing?
Union votes for strike against GO Transit
While labor issues are not usually within the purview of RT&S coverage, this strike vote impacts a major transit agency in Toronto, and includes agency maintenance workers. Therefore, we think it’s important to report this to our readers.
L.B. Foster announces track components business divestiture
L.B. Foster, a long-time supplier of rail spikes and anchors for the railroad industry, said it is selling this line of business to another company.
MBTA Green Line Extension Medford Branch to open soon
The MBTA announced that the Medford Branch of the Green Line Extension (GLX) is anticipated to open in late November.