Three Stations on Metro’s Red Line to Shut Down in December for ‘Critical Repairs’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On December 18th, WMATA announces it will “begin a two-week construction project on the Red Line to perform critical safety repairs.”

For SNC-Lavalin Group, a New Name for a ‘Transformed’ Company

Professional services and project management firm SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. is rebranding to AtkinsRéalis on Sept. 13. “Building on more than a century of accomplishments from brands such as SNC-Lavalin, Atkins, Faithful+Gould, DTS and Atkins

Amtrak Awards Two Contracts for Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program

BALTIMORE – Today, Amtrak announced it has awarded two contracts for the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program in Baltimore, Maryland.

CTA’s Red Line Extension Project in Line for $1.9+ Billion Federal Grant

CHICAGO – Over the weekend, the Chicago Transit Authority, or CTA, announced that its Red Line Extension Project is now entering its next phase.

Sound Transit Extends Light-Rail Planning to 2026 

SEATTLE – Sound Transit is pushing its light-rail planning an extra couple of years until 2026. It will also spend an additional $32.8 million.

MBTA Focuses on Safety; Releases Independent Track Maintenance Audit and Publishes Internal Safety Review

BOSTON – Yesterday, the MBTA released its track maintenance audit and published an internal safety review.

Brightline Petitions for Waiver of Compliance

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Brightline has petitioned the FRA for a waiver of compliance from 49 CFR 213.353(e).

Metrolinx: Traveling between Bloor GO/UP Station and Dundas West TTC Station is about to get a lot faster and easier.

TORONTO –Travelling between Bloor GO/UP Station and Dundas West TTC Station is about to get a lot faster and easier.

SJRRC to Hold Industry Day on September 14th

STOCKTON, Calif. – In a press release, the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission, or SJRRC, announced an Industry Day to be held on September 14th.

Caltrain Celebrates Major Milestone of Electrification Project

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO – Caltrain took a significant step forward in its electrification project this week with the energization of its second traction power substation.

Early Work on Potomac Bridge Begins This Fall

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Work on a rail bridge over the Potomac River begins this Fall. The rail bridge, costing $2.3 billion, will expand passenger rail capacity over the next ten years.

Finalists Selected for NRHS/Railway Age/RT&S Historic Preservation Award

Finalists have been selected for historic preservation award.

TransLink Capstan Station Construction Update

RICHMOND, BC, Can. – Construction on the Canada Line will take place this fall and will include installing tiling and signage.

Brightline Delays Miami-Orlando Service Start Again

MIAMI – Brightline has again delayed the start of its much-anticipated Miami to Orlando service.

MBTA Red Line Transformation Progress

BOSTON – The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority released a progress update on its Red Line Transformation.

California High-Speed Rail Authority CEO Report

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The CEO Report for California High-Speed Rail Authority was released last week and details two grant applications.

‘Women in Rail’: Top HR Execs, Recruiters to Tackle Career Development

The 2023 Railway Age / RT&S Women in Rail event, to be held Nov. 2 in Chicago, will feature a panel of human resources and recruitment executives discussing changes in freight and passenger rail recruitment, retention,

“Critical” Track Work to Take Place in October on MBTA Red and Mattapan Lines

BOSTON – MBTA details its critical track work that will take place over 16 days in October on the Red and Mattapan lines.

BART Annual Report: Measure RR Rebuilding Program

SAN FRANCISCO – The Bond Oversight Committee held a meeting assessing Bay Area Rapid Transit’s annual report and how it shows its commitment to rebuilding infrastructure.

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Sener Selected to Participate as ICE in Montreal REM

Engineering and technology group Sener has been selected to participate as the Independent Checker Engineer (ICE) on the new Montreal REM (Réseau Express Metropolitain), whose first segment between Brossard and Gare Centrale stations opened on July 31.

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