MBTA Completes GLTPS Work on Green Line E Branch
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has finished the latest Green Line Train Protection System (GLTPS) work on the Green Line E Branch.
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U.S. DOT Releases Design Plans for New York’s Pennsylvania Station
NEW YORK –– This week, the U.S. Department of Transportation and Amtrak presented plans for the proposed remodeling of New York’s historic Pennsylvania Station.
Top Projects for 2026: Remarkable Feats of Railroad Engineering
ATLANTA – Here are the Top Projects for 2026, as featured in RT&S’ June 2026 issue.
CHSRA Completes Jersey Avenue Grade Separation
KINGS COUNTY, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority completed its 61st structure in Central Valley.
MBTA Celebrates Foxboro Commuter Rail Station Upgrades
BOSTON – MBTA officials and government leaders celebrated the completion of upgrades made at Foxboro Commuter Rail Station ahead of this summer’s World Cup matches at Boston Stadium.
IO and Metrolinx Issue RFP for Yonge North Subway Extension
TORONTO – Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Yonge North Subway Extension – Stations, Rail and Systems contract.
LIRR Babylon Station Platforms Reconstructed
NEW YORK – The MTA announced a full reconstruction of LIRR Babylon Station platforms.
Sound Transit Board Adopts Updated ST3
SEATTLE – Sound Transit adopts an updated ST3 system plan.
Skanska-Traylor-Walsh JV Awarded $1.02B Second Avenue Phase II Contract
NEW YORK CITY – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) selected Skanska-Traylor-Walsh JV to deliver design-build services for the Second Avenue Subway Phase II project.
CHSRA Board Approves Consortium to Install Electrified Track and Systems
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California High-Speed Rail Authority’s Board of Directors approved a team to install electrified high-speed rail track and systems.
GDC Awards HTP Construction Package 3 Contract
NEWARK/NEW YORK – The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) awarded the contract for Hudson Tunnel Project Construction Package 3: New Jersey Surface Alignment.
Historic Prince Station to Receive Upgrades
PRINCE, W.Va. – Work is currently underway at Amtrak’s Prince, WV Station (PRC) in West Virginia.
MBTA Completes Infrastructure Upgrades for New Red Line Digital Signal System
BOSTON – The MBTA has completed infrastructure improvements along the Red Line Ashmont Branch and Mattapan Line.
RTD Begins Reconstruction June 7
DENVER – RTD will begin Downtown Rail reconstruction work on June 7.
UTA Begins Summer Construction
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Transit Authority starts summer construction with the S-Line streetcar extension and 2100 south grade crossing rebuild.
MDOT MTA Purple Line Newsletter Released for May 2026
BALTIMORE – The MDOT MTA released its Purple Line newsletter for May 2026. It includes construction updates and an interview with Maryland Transit Solutions Public Information Coordinator Chris Stokes.
MBTA Completes Green Line C Branch Work
BOSTON – The MBTA completed infrastructure improvements along the Green Line C branch.
Skanska, JV Partners Celebrate Completion of LA Metro Purple (D) Line Ext Section 1
LOS ANGELES – Skanska and its joint venture partners, Traylor Brothers, Inc. and J.F. Shea Construction celebrated the opening of LA Metro Purple (D) Line Extension Section 1 on May 8, 2026.
MARTA Holding Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony May 18
ATLANTA- The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate a new pedestrian bridge and west plaza at Indian Creek Station.
Accessibility Upgrades Continue at Saratoga Springs Station
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Amtrak completed some station and platform improvements at Saratoga Springs Station.