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.

Phase One of Project Connect; Light Rail Coming to Austin

AUSTIN, Texas – Light rail is coming to the city of Austin as the first phase of Project Connect is underway.

MDOT Replaces Two Railroad Bridges in Jackson

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Department of Transportation releases two timelapse videos showing the replacement of two railroad bridges in Jackson.

Brightline: New St. Lucie River Railroad Bridge Coming in 2028

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. – Brightline VP spoke to Martin County Commissioners to support construction of a double-tracked railroad bridge that crosses over the St. Lucie River in Florida.

Penn Station

Madison Square Garden Property Could Be Subject to Condemnation For Penn Station Rebuild According to MTA President of Construction

NEW YORK – Jamie Torres Springer is MTA’s chief of construction and development, and says “if necessary,” he could use eminent domain as a government agency to access property needed for the Penn Station Rebuild.

Metrolinx’s Maple GO Station Construction Update

TORONTO – Metrolinx’s gives an update on construction progress at its Maple GO Station along the Barrie Line.

‘Women in Rail’: Ramirez, Moreno, Schrampfer to Address ERGs

The 2023 Railway Age / RT&S Women in Rail event, to be held Nov. 2 in Chicago, will feature a panel of corporate diversity leaders discussing the importance of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) within the

Met Council Reaches Agreement with Hennepin County to fund Green Line Extension

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County have reached an agreement in how it will close the funding gap for the Green Line Extension Light Rail Transit Line.

DART Starts Construction at 12th Street Station Ahead of Future Silver Line Project

DALLAS, Texas – DART announces in a news release it will begin construction in Plano at its 12th Street Station on August 26th.

Southern California Coastal Rail Corridor Spared From Tropical Storm Hilary Damage

LOS ANGELES – While Tropical Storm Hilary’s heavy rains and winds lashed the southern California coast, the rail system was spared from damage according to news reports from the region.

Metrolinx Begins Construction This Month at Aurora GO Station

ONTARIO – Metrolinx will add a second track and west platform, among other improvements, to its Aurora GO Station as part of its GO Expansion program.

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