TriMet celebrates first new MAX station in 9 years following A Better Red construction near Gateway

PORTLAND ––The Gateway Transit Center reopened to MAX trains Monday, March 4, with its first expansion in nearly 40 years.

Maryland Transit Administration And Purple Line Transit Partners Announce Updated Opening Date For Light Rail Line

BALTIMORE – The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration and Purple Line Transit Partners last week announced they are seeking Board of Public Works approval of a modification to the Purple Line Public-Private Partnership Agreement that extends the contractual deadline for achieving Revenue Service Availability to Winter 2027.

Amtrak Awards Construction Contract for Penn Coach Yard in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA – Herzog Contracting Corporation will design and construct a new Heavy Maintenance Facility in Philadelphia.

MTA’s Tremont Av B D Station Now ADA-Accessible

NEW YORK CITY – On February 27th, the MTA announced the Tremont Av B D Station located in the Bronx is the second subway station to become ADA-accessible this year.

March 2024 RT&S Now Online

ATLANTA –– The March 2024 edition of Railway Track and Structures is now online.

With a Delivery Partner Selected, Hudson Tunnel Project Moving Into ‘High Gear’

NEWARK/NEW YORK – The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) announced Feb. 28th that MPA Delivery Partners, a joint venture of Parsons Corporation, Arcadis of New York, Inc., and Mace North America Limited, will serve as Delivery Partner for the Hudson Tunnel Project.

Early Ridership and Cost Data Indicate Blue Line Extension ‘Competitive’ for Federal Funding

HENNEPIN COUNTY, Minn. – Metropolitan Council has released early cost and ridership data based on 2019 and 2022 ridership survey data that indicates the Blue Line Extension is ‘competitive’ for federal funding.

RTD To Begin 1st Phase of Light Rail Reconstruction Project in May

DENVER – In the first phase of a multi-phase major reconstruction project of its downtown light rail, RTD will focus on five at-grade rail and street intersections.

NTSB Issues RIR-24-01; Caltrain Train and Hi-rail Construction Vehicles Collision

SAN BRUNO, Calif. – In a Railroad Investigation Report, the NTSB detailed its investigation about the March 2022 collision between a Caltrain passenger train and three hi-rail construction vehicles.

Catchment Wall Construction Begins in San Clemente

SAN CLEMENTE – Two large rigs began drilling so steel beams can be placed 30 feet underground to support the catchment wall in San Clemente.

WMSC Issues Order to Metrorail Over Train Operator Certification Requirements

WASHINGTON, D.C. – An order from the WMSC shows it had communicated deficiencies in train operator requirements multiple times in 2023 and 2024.

Initial Demo Begins for Amtrak’s Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program

BALTIMORE –The Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program sees the beginning of demolition as major construction will begin in 2024.

Brightline West Gives Next Updates to Field Investigation Work

LAS VEGAS – Brightline West’s updates to field investigation work include geotechnical borings and samplings, utility potholing, and land surveying in California and Nevada.

WATCH: TriMet’s A Better Red Disruption Starting March 16th

PORTLAND, Ore. – TriMet will have a final disruption from March 16th to March 24th along the MAX Blue Line in Hillsboro.

Metro-North’s Purdy’s Station Now Fully Accessible

NEW YORK CITY – Purdy’s Station is the third station this year to be made fully accessible for Metro-North. It joins two other stations on the Harlem Line that have received upgrades this year.

MARTA To Replace North Pedestrian Bridge at East Lake Station

ATLANTA – MARTA will start work on March 13th to replace its north pedestrian bridge. Once the new bridge reopens in October, work will start on the south bridge.

WATCH: Port Authority New York and New Jersey Complete $47.2MM Harrison Station

HARRISON, N.J. – Port Authority New York and New Jersey reports the Harrison Station on the PATH commuter rail is now open after renovations.

MTA To Perform Upgrades at Queensboro Plaza

NEW YORK CITY – From March 9th to March 18th, MTA crews will perform accessibility and track upgrades to its subway lines, including Queensboro Plaza.

Maryland Transit Administration Receives $213MM To Replace Light Rail Vehicles

BALTIMORE – $213 million in federal funds were awarded to the Maryland Transit Administration to replace 52 light rail vehicles.

Parsons Awarded $25MM Contract from City of Oakland

OAKLAND, Calif. – The City of Oakland awarded a $25 million contract to Parsons Corp. to complete the engineering design for the Embarcadero West Rail Safety and Access Improvements project.

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