Penn Station Transformation Project Timeline Announced
NEW YORK – Amtrak and the USDOT announced the timeline for the Penn Station Transformation project.
NEW YORK – Amtrak and the USDOT announced the timeline for the Penn Station Transformation project.
NEW YORK – Jacobs, in a joint venture with HDR, was selected to provide engineering consultant services for MTA’s Interborough Express (IBX) Light Rail project.
NEW YORK – Jacobs, in a joint venture with HDR, was selected to provide engineering consultant services for MTA’s Interborough Express (IBX) Light Rail project.
BOSTON – As of August 24, the MBTA’s Orange Line is now able to reach 55 mph on select portions for the first time.
DENVER – The Regional Transportation District (RTD) will begin the next phase of track work on September 2.
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. – CHSRA announced August 21 the completion of the Avenue 88 grade separation in Tulare County.
FRESNO, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority will hold a Fresno Station Early Works Industry Outreach event on Wednesday, Sept. 3.
BALTIMORE – The MDOT MTA released the August 2025 Purple Line newsletter. It includes construction updates, a business spotlight, and a testing update.
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. – STV announced on Aug. 20 the completion of the Moreno Valley/March Field Metrolink Station Improvement Project.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Amtrak has awarded design-build contracts for three rail yard modernization projects located along the Northeast Corridor (NEC).
BALTIMORE – The MDOT MTA published a video highlighting the progress made on its Purple Line at Piney Branch and University Boulevard.
NEW YORK CITY – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) approved a tunnel-boring contract for the Second Avenue Subway project.
PHILADELPHIA – SEPTA is still experiencing delays and cancellations due to a fire at Paoli Station last month.
STAMFORD, Conn. – The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Stewart B. McKinney Stamford Transportation Center (STC).
PHILADELPHIA –– Railway Age and RT&S have been reporting for some time on the looming fiscal crisis about to befall many transit agencies in the country as money provided to survive the fallout from the COVID pandemic is about to run out.
CHICAGO –– This week, Metra and local officials gathered to celebrate the reconstruction of Grayland Station and the replacement of an adjacent bridge over Milwaukee Avenue on the North Side of Chicago which had been in service since 1899.
TORONTO – The Ontario government has broken ground on its second Ontario Line tunnel near the future Gerrard Station.
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) discussed the possibility of switching to twin tunnels. After analysis, it concluded a single-bore tunnel was more financially viable.
PORTLAND, Ore. – TriMet will close its tunnel under Washington Park to allow for MAX improvements from September 7 to 13.
ONTARIO – The Ontario government and Metrolinx are moving closer to breaking ground on major construction for the Yonge North Subway Extension.