Metrolinx Begins Work for New Train Bridge on Lakeshore West Line
TORONTO – Metrolinx will build a new train bridge on Burloak Drive on its Lakeshore West Line.
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Progress Update on OC Transpo’s East, West, and South Extensions
OTTAWA, Ontario – OC Transpo provided a progress update and planned infrastructure work on its O-Train East, West, and South extensions.
Amtrak’s Adirondack Service Closure Extended to September
ROUSES POINT, N.Y. – Amtrak’s Adirondack service closure has been extended to September to allow for track modifications.
Caltrain Announces Start Date for Revenue Electric Service
SAN FRANCISCO –– Last week, we reported that Caltrain was in its final stages of testing it’s electric trains sets in anticipation of beginning revenue service this fall. They have now announced the date service will begin.
King George Station Reopened Following Maintenance Work
SURREY, British Columbia – King George Station reopened on June 9th after a six-week closure to allow for maintenance work and repairs.
BART Regional Connector Project Begins Construction on Phase 2
SAN JOSE – Santa Clara VTA officials gathered to break ground on the Eastridge to BART Regional Connector Project on June 8th.
Harrisburg Line Track Renewal Project Moves to Phase 3
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Amtrak’s Harrisburg Line Track Renewal project will enter phase three on Monday, June 10th.
Railway Track & Structures 2024 Top Projects
ATLANTA – Railway Track & Structures, June 2024 issue: Here are ten of the most impressive rail infrastructure projects across North America in 2024.
Maryland BPW Approves $100MM Contract to Advance Baltimore Red Line
BALTIMORE – Maryland Board of Public Works approved a Program Management Consultant service contract for the Maryland Transit Administration.
Four Amtrak Stations in California Receive Accessibility Upgrades
MARTINEZ, Calif. – At several Bay Area stations, Amtrak has completed accessibility upgrades, ensuring a better and more comfortable experience for customers.
WMATA To Perform Maintenance Work on Red and Green Lines
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Crews will perform maintenance and make repairs on WMATA’s Red and Green Lines from June 8-9.
Advance Construction on CTA’s Red Line Extension This Summer
CHICAGO – The CTA announced the start of advance construction on the Red Line Extension over the summer.
Officials Break Ground on Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal
BARRIE, Ontario – The City of Barrie announced Mayor Alex Nuttall, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Andrea Khanjin, and Member of Provincial Parliament Doug Downey gathered on May 31st for a groundbreaking at the future site of the Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal.
MBTA To Begin Replacement Work on South Elm Bridge in July
BOSTON – Over the summer, the MBTA will begin work to replace the South Elm Bridge on the Haverhill Commuter Rail Line.
SANDAG Selects Three Options for Del Mar Train Tunnel
SAN DIEGO –– The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) announced that three routes have been offered for consideration for a tunnel to provide a long-term solution to bluff erosion.
Talbot Avenue Bridge Reopens in Maryland Following Redesign
SILVER SPRINGS, Md. – The MDOT, MTA, and Purple Line partnership, and local officials commemorated the opening of the redesigned Talbot Avenue bridge.
BART To Replace Interlockings at Three Stations
SAN FRANCISCO – BART crews will replace interlockings at Rockridge, MacArthur, and 19th Street stations starting the weekend of June 22-23.
Crews Work To Fix SWLRT Track That Was Laid Too Close To Existing Track
MINNEAPOLIS – After track for the SWLRT was laid too close to an existing freight rail, crews had to go in and fix the section of track.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $343 Million to Modernize Transit Stations, Improve Accessibility Across the Country
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced that eight transit systems in eight states will receive a total of $343 million in federal funding to retrofit some of the nation’s oldest and busiest rail transit systems to make it easier for Americans to access public transportation.
Watch: Metrolink Expands ‘Smart Crossing’ Technology to Benefit San Juan Capistrano Community
LOS ANGELES — Metrolink, Southern California’s regional passenger rail provider, has implemented cutting-edge ‘smart crossing’ technology known as a Wireless Crossing Nearside Station Stop (WCNSS) system at the Del Obispo Street crossing near the San Juan Capistrano Station in Orange County.