RTD Lifts Speed Restrictions Between Southmoor and Colorado Stations

DENVER – Regional Transportation District (RTD) announced it has lifted northbound speed restrictions between its Southmoor and Colorado stations.

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.

Sound Transit Gives Construction Update on 4 Light Rail Projects

SEATTLE – Sound Transit gives an update on four different light rail projects across its network.

Metrolinx Opens Pedestrian Bridge at Exhibition GO Station

TORONTO – Metrolinx announced a new pedestrian bridge at Exhibition GO that crosses the rail corridor is open.

SBCTA Seeking Public Comment on Proposed ONT Connector Project

SAN BERNADINO COUNTY – The San Bernadino County Transportation (SBCTA) will seek feedback from the public on environmental documents for the proposed ONT Connector project.

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.

VTA Makes Progress on Light Rail Rehabilitation

SAN JOSE, Calif. – The Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) has made progress on its light rail system throughout 2024 to keep the network in a state of good repair.

Blue Line Extension Preliminary Design Plans Approved

MINNEAPOLIS – The Metropolitan Council announced the cities of Minneapolis, Robbinsdale, Cry. star, and Hennepin County have approved Preliminary Design Plans for the Blue Line Extension.

SacRT Completes Swanston Station Platform Height Modifications Early

SACRAMENTO – The Sacramento Regional Transit District announced Swanston Station construction will be completed ahead of schedule on October 18, 2024.

Metra

Metra To Use Temporary Platforms at Five Stations During Construction Project

CHICAGO – Metra passengers who are boarding inbound trains at five Metra Electric stations will need to use temporary platforms from October 14th to 27th to accommodate track closures during a major construction project.

WATCH: Maryland Purple Line Progress Update

BETHESDA, Md. – In a video, Maryland Purple Line Senior Project Director Ray Biggs II provides a progress update on the Purple Line project.

Ontario Line Construction Progress; Don Valley Crossing and West Don Crossing

TORONTO – Construction has begun on two new bridges located in the northern segment of the Ontario Line, according to a release from Metrolinx.

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.

Sound Transit Begins Kent Station Parking Construction Project

SEATTLE – Sound Transit and partners celebrate the beginning of heavy construction on the Kent Station Parking and Access Improvements project.

Transit Operators in Denver Organize with Teamsters

DENVER –– Transit operators in Denver announced last week they will organize with the Teamsters Union.

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.

TTC Restores 504 King Streetcar Service Oct. 6th

TORONTO – The TTC will begin work to restore streetcar service between Shaw and Dufferin Streets on October 6th.

Maryland DOT MTA Testing CBTC System Oct. 4th-7th

BALTIMORE – The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) announced that its Metro Subway stations will be closed from October 4th to October 7th at 4:00 a.m. to allow for testing of a new Communications Based Train Control system (CBTC).

Bridge Issue on Norfolk Southern Mainline Suspends Amtrak Crescent Service South of Atlanta

ATLANTA –– A bridge issue on the NS mainline has suspended Amtrak Crescent service south of Atlanta through at least today (Thurs., 10/3.)

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