MxV Rail Research –– Flange Bearing Frog Crossing Performance Issues
PUEBLO, Colo. –– RAILWAY TRACK AND STRUCTURES –– DECEMBER 2023 ISSUE. Authors: Benjamin Bakkum, PE
Duane Otter, PhD, PE
Stephen Wilk, PhD
David Davis, PE (Retired)
Track Construction
NJ TRANSIT Portal Bridge Update
EAST NEWARK, N.J. –– More progress at NJ TRANSIT’s new Portal Bridge! The first steel beam was hoisted into position today. A crane positioned the 175-thousand pound girder to mark another milestone in the construction of the new rail bridge over the Hackensack River.
RT&S 2024 Track Buyer’s Guide Now On Line
ATLANTA –– The Railway Track & Structures 2024 Track Buyer’s Guide is now available on line.
MTA Approves Contracts To Improve Infrastructure And Accessibility
NEW YORK CITY – The MTA has approved contracts regarding accessibility upgrades at subway and LIRR stations, replacing Webster Avenue Bridge, and the Metro-North Brewster Yard Improvements Program.
TiEnergy Reduces Carbon Footprint by 1.6M Pounds
HAMPSHIRE, Ill. – TiEnergy, a family-owned railroad tie recycling and repurposing company, has reduced its carbon footprint by 1.6 million pounds so far this year.
SacRT Adding Passing Track; Construction Starts January 2024
SACRAMENTO – Starting January 2, 2024, the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) will start construction as part of the Folsom 15-Minute Light Rail Service Project.
TriMet Six-Week MAX Disruption Starting Jan. 24th
PORTLAND – TriMet announced a six-week MAX disruption from January 14th through February 25th so contractors can finish construction at the Gateway Transit Center.
Doppelmayr Selected to Design and Construct AirTrain Technology At EWR
NEWARK, N.J. – Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has selected Doppelmayr to design and construct new AirTrain technology and vehicles at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) as part of the AirTrain Newark Replacement Program.
Ontario Awards Contract for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Elevated Guideway
TORONTO – The Ontario government is taking the next step in building the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension in awarding a contract to construct an elevated portion of the Extension.
HART Settles With STG for $59.9MM
HONOLULU – Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation has reached a $59.9 million settlement with rail contractor STG.
Pennsylvania Invests $42.5MM; Approves 25 Rail Improvement Projects
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced 25 rail freight improvement projects have been approved.
USDOT Awards $645MM in Rural Rail Grants
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the Biden-Harris Administration has awarded over $645 million from the Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program.
VPRA Awarded $729MM for TRV Initiative Projects
RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) announced it was awarded a grant totaling $729 million from the FRA via the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program (FSP-National).
MBTA Completes Critical Track Work on Green Line
BOSTON – The MBTA has completed Green Line track work and removed 12 speed restrictions. Also, it has shortened two speed restrictions on the Green Line E branch between Prudential and Copley stations.
VPRA Selects Construction Partners for Long Bridge-North Package and Franconia-Springfield Bypass Projects
RICHMOND, Va. – VPRA selects Skanska/Flatiron Joint Venture for the Long Bridge-North Package and Flatiron/Herzog Joint Venture for the Franconia-Springfield Bypass
$1B Grant for Raleigh to Richmond Rail Line
RALEIGH, N.C. – A $1 billion grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation will allow North Carolina to progress on its Raleigh to Richmond Rail Line.
CTA’s RPM Phase One Project Begins Final Major Stage
CHICAGO – Chicago Transit Authority announced it has begun its final major stage of its Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Phase One Project with the North Belmont Red-Purple Reconstruction.
$3B Grant Approved for Brightline West High-Speed Rail Project
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Biden Administration has approved $3 billion for Brightline West high-speed rail project to connect Las Vegas and Southern California.
MxV Rail Deck Anchor Spacing for Timber Ties on Open Deck Steel Bridges
PUEBLO, Colo. –– RAILWAY TRACK AND STRUCTURES, OCTOBER 2023 ISSUE –– MxV RAIL
Hudson Tunnel Project Groundbreaking in New Jersey
NEWARK, N.J. – State and federal officials announced the beginning of construction in New Jersey on the Hudson Tunnel Project.