Met Council Launches Blue Line Extension Video Series

MINNEAPOLIS – The Metropolitan Council will launch a video series that seeks to explain the Blue Line Extension project as it moves through the design and engineering process.

VTA Receives $100MM for BART Silicon Valley Phase II

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority announced it has been awarded $100 million in state grants for BART Silicon Valley Phase II.

New Report: Amtrak Can More Effectively Ensure It Awards Contracts In Its Best Interest

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Amtrak has opportunities to better ensure contracts that it awards are in its best interest, an Amtrak Office of Inspector General Report released today found.

Construction Underway at New Woodbine Station on Kitchener GO Line

ETOBICOKE NORTH, Ontario – Metrolinx is partnering with the Ontario government and Woodbine Entertainment Group to build a new transit station.

MBTA Opens New North Wilmington Station

WILMINGTON, Mass. – The MBTA will open its North Wilmington Station on June 30th on the Haverhill Commuter Rail Line.

Maryland Transit Administration Holds ‘Industry Day’ for Light Rail Modernization Program

BALTIMORE – Maryland Transit Administration will host an Industry Day for the Light Rail Modernization Program on Thursday, June 26th.

Commuter Service Returns to Haverhill Station June 30th

BOSTON – Haverhill Station will open on June 30th for regular service, according to Keolis Commuter Services.

Metrolinx Completes Upgrades at Bradford GO Station

TORONTO – Major construction at Metrolinx’s Bradford GO station is complete.

MBTA Commuter Rail Warns of Potential Delays Caused by Heat-Related Track Stress

BOSTON – With excessive heat plaguing a large part of the country, MBTA Commuter Rail warns its passengers to expect potential delays caused by heat-related stress on the tracks.

SEPTA Suspends Chestnut Hill East Line Service Ahead of Bridge Rehabilitation

PHILADELPHIA – SEPTA announced it has suspended service on the Chestnut Hill East Line until September 2nd to allow for the rehabilitation of five bridges.

Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority Dedicates Four New Metro A Line Stations

MONROVIA, Calif. – Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority dedicated four new stations along its 9-mile Foothill Gold Line light rail project from Glendora to Pomona.

MTA Will Begin Renovation and Upgrades at Three Bronx Stations on Metro-North Harlem Line

NEW YORK CITY – The MTA announces it will start major renovation and upgrade work at three Metro-North Harlem Line stations in the Bronx.

Four CTA Red Line Stations Open July 20th Following Reconstruction

CHICAGO – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced that four reconstructed Red Line stations will open on Sunday, July 20, 2025 as part of the CTA’s $2.1 billion Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Phase One Project.

Major Construction Begins on East Harbour Transit Hub

TORONTO – Metrolinx has begun major construction on the East Harbour Transit Hub, an interchange station that will be in Toronto’s Riverdale neighborhood.

CHSRA Completes Avenue 56 Grade Separation

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority has completed the Avenue 56 grade separation, making it the first high-speed rail structure completed in Tulare County.

Metra Begins Rehab at 95th St./CSU Station

CHICAGO – Metra begins rehabilitation to expand the 95th St./Chicago State University Station on its Electric Line.

USDOT Signs Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant for Broward MPO’s Sealed Corridor Project

BROWARD, Fla. – A $15,440,000 FRA grant was approved to go toward the Broward MPO’s Sealed Corridor Project in Broward County.

VTA Recommends Change in Contractor for BART Tunnel as Cost-Saving Measure

SAN FRANCISCO – The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, or VTA, BART Silicon Valley Phase II staff have recommended that the VTA move forward with a different tunnel contractor to better meet the budgetary needs of the project.

WATCH: CHSRA Releases Video of Spring 2025 Progress

FRESNO, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released a video detailing its progress throughout Spring 2025.

ATP Releases Contract Opportunity for Austin Light Rail Multibillion-Dollar Contract

AUSTIN – The Austin Transit Partnership has released official solicitation for a multibillion final design and construction contract. This contract is expected to be awarded in early 2026 to allow for preparation of Austin Light Rail Phase 1 occurring in 2027.

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