NJ TRANSIT Will Use AquaTrack for Fall Track Maintenance

NEWARK – NJ TRANSIT begins fall track maintenance by using two AquaTrack machines to clean and remove leaves from the rails.

Metra’s 147th St/Sibley Station Reopening October 28th

CHICAGO – Metra’s 147th Street/Sibley Station will reopen on October 28th after a two-year passenger station project.

Metro-North’s Waterbury Branch Will Resume Service October 28th

SEYMOUR, Conn. – The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced service on Metro-North’s Waterbury Branch Line will resume on Monday, October 28th following damage sustained to the line in August.

MTA Completes 100th Re-NEW-vation Project

NEW YORK CITY – The MTA continues its Re-NEW-vation Program that began in 2022. The 100th project was completed at Roosevelt Island station.

MBTA’s Green Line Resumes Service Between North Station and Union Square After Derailment

BOSTON – The MBTA has announced its Green Line service between North Station and Union Square and between North Station and Medford/Tufts has resumed after a derailment on October 1st.

MTA and BXP Break Ground on Long Island Rail Road’s Grand Central Madison 45th Street Entrance

NEW YORK –The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) this week joined with BXP, an office developer, owner, and manager, to break ground on a new accessible street entrance to the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Grand Central Madison Concourse at 45th Street and Madison Avenue.

FRA Makes $1 Billion Available for Passenger Projects Not Within the Northeast Corridor

WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Tapping funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Federal Railroad Administration this week made $1 Billion available for rail passenger projects that are not within the Northeast Corridor.

California Governor Gives State More Control in Addressing Issues on LOSSAN Corridor

SACRAMENTO –– The ongoing challenges with the LOSSAN Corridor, the 351-mile stretch of railroad running from San Luis Obispo to San Diego, are going to see increased attention from the state’s Secretary of Transportation.

MBTA Completes Red Line Braintree Track Work; Removes 37 Speed Restrictions

BOSTON – The MBTA has completed track work on its Red Line Braintree Branch and subsequently removed 37 speed restrictions.

MTA Board Approves 2025-2029 Capital Plan

NEW YORK –– The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) this week approved, by a vote of 10-0, the Authority’s proposed 2025-2029 Capital Plan.

$472MM Awarded to Replace North Station Draw One Bridge

BOSTON – $472 million was awarded from the U.S. Department of Transportation to replace the North Station Draw One Bridge.

MTA’s Babylon Station Renovation Project Begins

NEW YORK CITY – The MTA announced an accessibility upgrade and station renovation project at LIRR’s Babylon station.

WMATA Announces December Station Closures for Construction Project

WASHINGTON, D.C. – WMATA announces upcoming December closures for some of its Blue, Orange, and Silver Line stations.

MBTA’s Winchester Center Station Partially Opens September 30th

BOSTON – The MBTA announced the Winchester Center Station on its Lowell Commuter Rail Line will partially reopen on September 30th.

New Construction Vehicle Access Tunnel Coming to MBTA’s Red Line

BOSTON – The MBTA will install a construction vehicle access tunnel as a way to improve Red Line service.

LIRR To Acquire Land for Third Track at Port Washington

NEW YORK CITY – The Long Island Rail Road is currently in the process of acquiring land for a third track at Port Washington Station.

MBTA’s Dorchester Ave Bridge Opens Sept. 23

BOSTON – The MBTA announced the Dorchester Avenue Bridge will open at 4:00am on September 23, 2024.

North Carolina Continues Focus on Commuter Rail

CHARLOTTE — As North Carolina continues to lead southeastern states in the provision of Amtrak and other rail service, Charlotte is looking to add a commuter line.

MBTA Works on Red Line; Removes Six Speed Restrictions

BOSTON – From August 19th to August 26th, crews continued work on the MBTA’s Red Line and were able to remove six speed restrictions as a result.

WMATA Reopens Four Red Line Stations

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On September 1, 2024, four stations will reopen on WMATA’s Red Line. Construction continues at Silver Spring for the MTA Purple Line.

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