Montreal’s REM Light Rail to Utilize Noise-Reducing Solutions
MONTREAL – REM seeks noise-reducing solutions after local noise complaints of passing trains from its new light-rail system.
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Davenport Diamond Guideway Project Continues for Metrolinx’s Barrie Line
TORONTO – Metrolinx’s Davenport Diamond Guideway project continues after the initial demolition of the Bloor Street West bridge in May.
Hudson Tunnel Project To Receive $6.88 Billion Federal Grant
NEWARK, N.J. and NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) announced last week that the Hudson Tunnel Project has entered the Engineering Phase of the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Capital Investment Grants (CIG) Program and that the FTA had updated the project to receive an up to a $6.88 Billion CIG Program grant.
Amtrak Service Between Philadelphia and New York Delayed Due To Overhead Power Issue
WASHINGTON – Amtrak service on the Northeast Corridor was delayed this morning due to an issue with overhead power.
Missouri State Budget Includes $83.5 Million in Rail Safety Improvements
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri’s state budget allocates over $80 million to improve safety at its rail crossings after an Amtrak passenger train collided with a dump truck one year ago.
New Jersey Receives Three Federal Grants Associated With Gateway Tunnel Project
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded grants to the state of New Jersey to assist with projects associated with work on the New Jersey side of the Gateway Tunnel Project.
Metrolinx Gives Construction Update on Hazel McCallion Line
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – Metrolinx gives an update on its Hazel McCallion line including the installation of the push box.
Southwest Light Rail Project Plagued by Delays and Over-Spending
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Southwest Light Rail has seen delays and over-spending, partly due to the lack of oversight from the Metropolitan Council with its contractors.
Third Rail Issue Causes Fire at MBTA’s Tufts Medical Center
BOSTON – A third rail issue caused a fire at Tufts Medical Center station on MBTA’s Orange Line.
CTA Starts Forest Park Ranch Rebuild Next Month
CHICAGO – The Chicago Transit Authority announced their plans to start the first phase of the Forest Park Ranch Rebuild on its Blue Line.
USDOT: Applications Welcome for $5.575B in Infrastructure Project Funding
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is now accepting infrastructure project applications for up to $5.575 billion in funding from three major discretionary grant programs. Applications are being solicited together under a single Notice
Metra Will Begin Project Work on Three Electric Stations in July
COOK COUNTY, Ill. – Metra begins work on three stations on its electric line as part of its Metro Electric Community Initiative.
MBTA Hosts Open House This Week to Discuss B Branch Closure and Upgrades
BOSTON – MBTA will host an open house this week regarding a 12-day closure of its B Branch to allow for track work in July.
WMATA Reopens Two Stations and Continues Work on Orange Line
WASHINGTON – Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority will reopen two stations on its Orange and Silver Lines while its Orange Line enters a second phase of construction.
Metrolinx Selects BCP for Bowmanville Extension
Metrolinx has selected Bowmanville Construction Partners (BCP), a joint venture of Ledcor CMI Ltd. and Dragados Canada Inc., as construction manager for the Bowmanville Extension project, which will extend the GO Transit
Tracks May be Lowered in Carlsbad
CARLSBAD, Calif. – The Carlsbad City Council is going to contribute $5.2 million toward a project to trench and double-track the railroad through Carlsbad Village.
Metra Said Tie Work Will Delay Midday Trains
CHICAGO – Metra announced this week that Union Pacific tie work will delay some trains by 30 minutes.
Baltimore Re-Launches its Previous Red Line Project
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Governor Wes Moore announces the re-vamp and re-launch of the city’s Red Line project which was previously cut in 2015.
New technology revolutionizes elevator and escalator maintenance
SEATTLE –Transit stations are bustling hubs of activity, with thousands of passengers relying on elevators and escalators for efficient and seamless movement.
Ontario Taking Next Steps to Extend GO Service to Bowmanville
WHITBY – The Ontario government has awarded a contract to advance planning to extend GO train service to Bowmanville, marking another milestone in the province’s plan to deliver more transit options, connect communities and save families time and money in Durham Region and across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).