LA Metro Updates Prequalification Rules
LOS ANGELES – Metro announced it will change its prequalification rules for certain contracts valued at $500,000 or less.
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Metra Reopens 103rd St./Rosemoor Station March 3rd; Closes 95th St./Chicago State Station Same Day
CHICAGO – Metra will reopen 103rd St./Rosemoor Station on March 3rd as the 95th St./Chicago State station will close for rehab and expansion.
CHSRA Completes Fargo Avenue Overcrossing
KINGS COUNTY, Calif. – CHSRA has completed the Fargo Avenue overcrossing in Kings County.
MARTA Displays New Rail Cars
ATLANTA –– The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) held a “State of MARTA” event this week and part of the celebration was the display of new railcars at the system’s Lindbergh Center Station.
TTC Awards C$25MM Contract for Elevators at Old Mill Station
TORONTO – The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has approved a C$25.69 million contract for elevators, making Old Mill Station on Line 2 accessible.
Grand Central Madison Wins ASCE OCEA Award
NEW YORK CITY – The Grand Central Madison passenger rail project won the 2025 American Society of Civil Engineering’s Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement (ASCE OCEA) award.
MBTA Red Line Reaches Milestone; Speeds Increase to 50MPH
BOSTON – The MBTA Red Line reaches a milestone after work completed for the Track Improvement Program.
MTA Completes Upgrades at Woodhaven Blvd J Z Station
NEW YORK CITY – The MTA announced it has completed two new elevators at the Woodhaven Blvd J Z Station, making the passenger station fully accessible.
Sound Transit Declares Emergency Due To Light Rail Issues
SEATTLE – Sound Transit CEO Goran Sparrman declared “the existence of an emergency” to seek a no-bid work order for HNTB to provide technical services.
California High-Speed Rail Investment Generates $22B in Economic Activity
SACRAMENTO – California High Speed Rail Authority released the 2024 Economic Impact Analysis Report that highlights the benefits of its work on the high-speed rail system.
PATH’s Hoboken Station Will Close January 30th for Repairs
HOBOKEN, N.J. – Port Authority of New York and New Jersey shares its plan to overhaul PATH’s Hoboken Station beginning January 30th.
Metra Exploring Financing Options to Repair Bridges
CHICAGO – Metra will explore financing options to support repairing its bridges, including the Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing (RRIF) program.
MTA C&D, Urbahn Architects, Citnalta-Forte, Gannett Fleming Complete $300MM Renovation of 14th St/Sixth Ave Station
NEW YORK CITY – The 14th Street Sixth Avenue subway station is now fully accessible following a $300 million renovation.
MBTA Announces Construction Schedule for First Part of 2025
BOSTON – The MBTA announced its construction schedule for the first half of 2025.
Amtrak: Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program: Hear From Our Partners
BALTIMORE – From Amtrak, hear more about the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program, including videos from Baltimore leaders.
VPRA Selects Construction Partner for Long Bridge Project – South Package (UPDATED 1/30)
RICHMOND, Va. – The VPRA has selected Long Bridge Rail Partners, a joint venture of Trumbull Corp., Fay, S&B Construction, and Wagman Heavy Civil, Inc., for the Long Bridge Project – South Package.
VTA Announces 2025 Rehabilitation Continuance
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) gave a progress update on the overhaul of its infrastructure.
MTA’s Westchester Sq-East Tremont Av Station Now Accessible
NEW YORK CITY – The MTA announced its Westchester Sq-East Tremont Av (6) Station is now fully accessible.
ATP Releases Light Rail Plan Renderings
AUSTIN – Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) has released a draft of its light rail plan.
Egis Tapped as Independent Engineer for MTA’s Purple Line LRT
BETHESDA, Md. – Egis will serve as Independent Engineer for MTA’s Purple Line LRT in Maryland.