The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is distributing $4.9 billion to 37 nationwide projects through the FY 2023-24 Mega (National Infrastructure Project Assistance) and INFRA (Infrastructure for Rebuilding America) grant programs. Twelve rail-related projects will receive a total of $1.6 billion; the Pier B project at the Port of Long Beach and the Louisiana International Terminal project at the Port of New Orleans are among the winners.
DEL MAR, Calif. – The North County Transit District (NCTD) has outlined a proposed budget of $585 million which would go toward stabilizing the eroding Del Mar bluffs and a fairgrounds train station.
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. – Amtrak and Metrolink passenger rail service were suspended on January 24, 2024 due to a landslide in San Clemente.
BANGOR, Wis. – U.S. Representative Derrick Van Orden toured the Stella-Jones facility in Bangor and discussed the impact of suppliers on the industry.
NEW YORK CITY – The Gateway Development Commission has developed a shortlist of teams who will receive the opportunity to respond to an RFP for work on the Manhattan Tunnel.
HUDIKSVALL, Sweden – Pandrol sells Hudiksvall facility to the former owner, The Rosenqvist Group.
NEW YORK CITY – The MTA Construction & Development was honored with 21 awards for projects in 2023.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – CSX SVP of Operations Ricky Johnson and VP of Engineering Carl Walker spoke to the #ONECSX team in Florida.
2023 has been an exciting year for the evolution of Railway Track & Structures. Specifically, RT&S appointed an editorial board to support David Lester’s mission to keep RT&S as the premier source
TORONTO – Hatch on Jan. 8 announced that it has entered into an Alliance Development Agreement (ADA) for the East Harbour Transit Hub.
CANADA, U.S. and FRANCE – Stantec will acquire Morrison Hershfield, a Markham, Ontario-based engineering and management firm. Also, McIntosh Perry, a consulting engineering company in Toronto, Ontario, and Beam Longest & Neff, LLC (BLN), an infrastructure engineering firm in Indianapolis, Ind., have rebranded as Egis, their French parent company, effective Jan. 1.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) has recognized R.J. Corman Railroad Services with a 2023 Small Project of the Year Award for track construction at MxV Rail’s
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) Board of Directors on Jan. 8 voted to approve a new light rail station for the Dos Rios area of Sacramento, near Marisol Village, an affordable housing community, according to a report by KCRA 3.
LOS ANGELES – RailWorks Corp. shares its sincere appreciation for the heroism of three employees’ actions that saved a life on L.K. Comstock’s LAX ConRAC – Arbor Vitae Street Grade Crossing Improvements project in Los Angeles.
BISMARCK, N.Dak. – BNSF says construction will “ramp up” this year on a new rail bridge located between Bismarck and Mandan, N.Dak., according to a KYFR report.
BALTIMORE – A joint venture (JV) between Skanska and Fay, S&B USA Construction, has been selected for the $293 million Howard Street Tunnel Clearance Program, commonly known as the Howard Street Tunnel Project, which includes modernizing the historic 125-year-old Howard Street Tunnel in Baltimore, Md., along CSX’s I-95 rail corridor.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has signed off on stipulated agreements to improve safety at highway/rail grade crossings in Cumberland and Stark counties. Total cost: $1.84 million.
WASILLA, Alaska – The Alaska Railroad is relocating a passenger stop from 415 East Railroad Avenue to 1105 East Depot Road.
SELMA, Calif. – CHSRA recognizes 25 students from the 11th cohort of the Central Valley Training Center’s 12-week pre-apprenticeship training program.
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.