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.

Watco Completes 33-Day Construction of Trestle Bridge After Wildfire

WINONA, Wash. – Watco announced the completion of a 33-day construction of a 210-foot steel and concrete rail trestle bridge in Winona, Washington.

Presidio International Rail Bridge Project Pushed to Summer 2025

PRESIDIO, Texas – The international rail bridge opening between Presidio and Ojinaga has been pushed from December 2024 to summer 2025.

Metrolinx’s Hazel McCallion Line and Port Credit GO Station Progress Update

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – Metrolinx reports on its progress on its Hazel McCallion Line and Port Credit GO Station.

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Proposed Maryland Maglev Tunnel Project Under Westport Community

BALTIMORE – Baltimore-Washington Rapid Rail is working toward a high-speed magnetic levitation train from Washington D.C. to New York by way of Baltimore.

Jeff Thomas, Industrial Sales Manager, Viance

Thomas Joins Viance as Industrial Sales Manager

Viance, a Charlotte, N.C.-based provider of wood treatment technologies and services, announced Nov. 28 that it has hired Jeff Thomas as Industrial Sales Manager. He will be responsible for customer relations to service growing market demand for the company’s line of DCOI preservative products.

WATCH: CHSRA Construction Update

California High-Speed Rail Authority released an update video of construction progress across 10 structures it completed this year.

Amtrak Launches Procurement for Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project

KEARNY, NJ – Amtrak announced it launched the procurement process for the Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project.

UTA Opens New Pedestrian Bridge at Provo Central Station

PROVO, Utah – At Provo Central Station, the 145-foot overhead bridge runs over two Union Pacific lines and two FrontRunner tracks.

Bismarck-Mandan Rail Bridge; FORB Argues a Failure to Follow Proper Permit Process

BISMARCK, ND – The non-profit group, Friends of the Rail Bridge, appeared before the North Dakota Supreme Court on November 16th to argue against tearing down the 140-year old structure.

California High-Speed Rail Authority Opens Avenue 9 Overcrossing

MADERA COUNTY, Calif. – California High-Speed Rail Authority opened Avenue 9 overcrossing to traffic.

Metrolinx Seeks Feedback on Potential Rapid Transit Extension

TORONTO – Metrolinx reports that it is seeking feedback from the community along Sheppard Avenue regarding a potential rapid transit extension.

Underground light rail in Karlsruhe, Germany.

Stantec to Acquire ZETCON Engineering

BOCHUM, Germany – Stantec on Nov. 14 announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire ZETCON Engineering, a 645-person engineering firm headquartered in Bochum, Germany.

OHLA Awarded Two Contracts

MONTEBELLO, Calif. – In a news release, the OHLA announces it has been awarded two contracts to construct two projects.

Ohio Rail Development Commission Approves Federal Grants

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Rail Development Commission has approved federal grants for several rail projects.

WATCH: HART Releases Guideway Construction Update

HONOLULU – HART, Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation, has released a video showing a construction update of an overhead guideway.

SEPTA’s Conshohocken Station Open for Service

CONSHOHOCKEN, Penn. – SEPTA cut the ribbon at a ceremony celebrating its new Conshohocken Station on the Manayunk/Norristown Regional Rail Line.

SacRT Celebrates Light Rail Modernization Project and Folsom Light Rail Service

SACRAMENTO – SacRT celebrated its Light Rail Modernization Project and held a ceremony for its Folsom 15-minute light rail service.

MTA Holds Public Meetings for Interborough Express Project

NEW YORK CITY – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has received feedback on the Interborough Express, one of its proposed projects.

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