NICTD Eyeing Late August/Early September Opening Date for West Lake Corridor Project

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District seeks to open its branch to Dyer sometime in later summer to early fall.

CSX’s Blue Ridge Subdivision Recovery is Underway

AVERY COUNTY, N.C. – CSX states work is currently underway on the Blue Ridge Subdivision Recovery with crews pulling track materials out of the Nolichucky River.

Sound Transit’s Downtown Redmond Link Extension Opens May 10th; Shares Construction Photos

SEATTLE – Sound Transit’s Downtown Redmond Link Extension is set to open on May 10, 2025. Two new light rail stations will be added to the line.

OCTA Submits Emergency Coastal Develop Permit

ORANGE COUNTY – The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) submitted an Emergency Coastal Develop Permit to the California Coastal Commission to allow it to expedite work to stabilize four vulnerable areas through San Clemente.

UTA Celebrates South Jordan Downtown Station Opening

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah – Utah Transit Authority announces the South Jordan Downtown Station is now open on the TRAX Red Line.

WATCH: TriMet’s East Burnside MAX Improvements Project

PORTLAND, Ore. – TriMet details an upcoming project that will take place from April 27th to May 10th to improve the original line’s durability.

MTA Construction & Development Releases 2024 Year in Review and 2025 Strategic Plan

NEW YORK CITY – The MTA Construction & Development (C&D) released its 2024 Year in Review and 2025 Strategic Plan, where it reports $3 billion was saved on capital project delivery in the first five years.

Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority Cancels Design-Build Procurement; Pursues New Plan for Pomona to Montclair Project

MONROVIA, Calif. – The Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority announced it is not possible to move forward with Kiewit’s final bid on the Pomona to Montclair project.

Genesee & Wyoming

ORDC Approves $705,994 for CUOH To Extend Siding

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) has approved a $705,994 grant to Columbus & Ohio River Rail Road.

New Rail Spur for Cirba Solutions’ Lancaster Facility

LANCASTER, Ohio – The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) has approved a $150,000 grant for a new rail spur installation at Cirba Solutions’ facility in Lancaster.

MDOT MTA Purple Line Newsletter Released for March 2025

BALTIMORE – The MDOT MTA released its Purple Line Newsletter for March 2025 with construction updates.

WATCH: NS Rebuilds Newport Bridge in Tennessee

NEWPORT, Tenn. – Norfolk Southern has installed new bridge spans for its rail bridge replacement in Tennessee.

NNEPRA Will Expand Wells Train Station

WELLS, Maine – Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority announces the expansion of the Wells Train Station has begun.

CCRMA Updates On Harlingen Rail Improvements Project

HARLINGEN, Texas – Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority (CCRMA) Executive Director Pete Sepulveda spoke about the Harlingen Rail Improvements Project during a South Texas Manufacturer’s Association meeting.

For Passenger Service in Santa Cruz, 28 Bridges Need To Be Replaced, Costing Nearly $1B

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. – HDR and the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission stated that in order to bring passenger service to the county, it would require replacing 28 bridges at a cost of up to $1 billion.

NS Line Newport through Asheville Expected to Reopen March 31st

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The Norfolk Southern rail line that runs from Newport to Asheville in North Carolina is expected to reopen on March 31st.

NS Conneaut Bridge Replacement Wins 2024 MBA Building Excellence Award (Updated 3/17)

CLEVELAND – Norfolk Southern’s Conneaut Bridge replacement has won the 2024 MBA Building Excellence Award.

AtkinsRéalis JV With Bird Construction Signs Project Alliance Agreement for East Harbour Transit Hub

MONTREAL – AtkinsRéalis Group, an engineering services and nuclear company, announced that its joint venture with Bird Construction has signed a project alliance agreement with Metrolinx to deliver the East Harbour Transit Hub.

Was It Just My Imagination?  

The Value of Riding Trains & Talking With Crews  Hi-rail and walking inspections and automated track geometry testing — the traditional means of track inspection — provide a wealth of actionable information.

Historic N.C. Rail Line May Be Rebuilt After Helene

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – While there is no exact timeline for the repairs, Norfolk Southern has reportedly told the North Carolina Department of Transportation the line between Asheville and Old Fort will be rebuilt.

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