Amtrak Service Between Philadelphia and New York Delayed Due To Overhead Power Issue

WASHINGTON – Amtrak service on the Northeast Corridor was delayed this morning due to an issue with overhead power.

Missouri State Budget Includes $83.5 Million in Rail Safety Improvements

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri’s state budget allocates over $80 million to improve safety at its rail crossings after an Amtrak passenger train collided with a dump truck one year ago.

New Jersey Receives Three Federal Grants Associated With Gateway Tunnel Project

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded grants to the state of New Jersey to assist with projects associated with work on the New Jersey side of the Gateway Tunnel Project.

Penn Station vs. Madison Square Garden

NEW YORK – It is generally agreed that one of the major indignities hurled at railroad history and American architectural history is the destruction of the Pennsylvania Railroad’s Pennsylvania Station in 1963.

SacRT Receives $35 Million for Improving Light Rail System

SACRAMENTO – The California Transportation Commission awarded Sacramento Regional Transit District $35 million for improvements to its light rail system.

Metrolinx Gives Construction Update on Hazel McCallion Line

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – Metrolinx gives an update on its Hazel McCallion line including the installation of the push box.

Southwest Light Rail Project Plagued by Delays and Over-Spending

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Southwest Light Rail has seen delays and over-spending, partly due to the lack of oversight from the Metropolitan Council with its contractors.

Third Rail Issue Causes Fire at MBTA’s Tufts Medical Center

BOSTON – A third rail issue caused a fire at Tufts Medical Center station on MBTA’s Orange Line.

CTA Starts Forest Park Ranch Rebuild Next Month

CHICAGO – The Chicago Transit Authority announced their plans to start the first phase of the Forest Park Ranch Rebuild on its Blue Line.

Metrolinx to Start Construction of Burloak Drive Train Overpass

TORONTO – Metrolinx announced weekend service adjustments next week to kick off Burloak Drive construction of a train overpass.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg

USDOT: Applications Welcome for $5.575B in Infrastructure Project Funding

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is now accepting infrastructure project applications for up to $5.575 billion in funding from three major discretionary grant programs. Applications are being solicited together under a single Notice

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Metra Will Begin Project Work on Three Electric Stations in July

COOK COUNTY, Ill. – Metra begins work on three stations on its electric line as part of its Metro Electric Community Initiative.

MBTA Hosts Open House This Week to Discuss B Branch Closure and Upgrades

BOSTON – MBTA will host an open house this week regarding a 12-day closure of its B Branch to allow for track work in July.

MARTA Selects Engineering Firm for its Streetcar East Extension Final Design

ATLANTA – MARTA announced its selection of an architecture and engineering firm for its final design of the Streetcar East Extension.

WMATA Reopens Two Stations and Continues Work on Orange Line

WASHINGTON – Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority will reopen two stations on its Orange and Silver Lines while its Orange Line enters a second phase of construction.

Amtrak and BNSF Request Seattle to Close Part of South Holgate Street

SEATTLE – Amtrak and BNSF are requesting the city of Seattle to part with South Holgate Street so that both companies can enclose and barricade the area.

Amtrak Completes Early Construction Activities on B&P Tunnel Replacement Program

BALTIMORE – Starting last March, Amtrak finished its early construction activities as part of its B&P Tunnel Replacement Program ahead of construction of a new Frederick Douglass Tunnel.

Brightline Celebrates Completion of Construction to Orlando

ORLANDO – Brightline on June 21 celebrated the completion of its 170-mile extension to Orlando, paving the way for the launch of service between Central and South Florida this summer.

Foothill Gold Line Celebrates Completion of Light Rail System

LA VERNE, Calif. – Foothill Gold Line will hold a completion ceremony Saturday, June 24th for their new light rail track system.

Metrolinx Selects BCP for Bowmanville Extension

Metrolinx has selected Bowmanville Construction Partners (BCP), a joint venture of Ledcor CMI Ltd. and Dragados Canada Inc., as construction manager for the Bowmanville Extension project, which will extend the GO Transit

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