Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority Receives Proposals for Pomona to Claremont Extension

POMONA, Calif. – Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority received proposals from four contractor teams for “Construction Manager at Risk” for the 2.3-mile extension from Pomona to Claremont.

California High-Speed Rail Authority Completes Underpass Project

FRESNO, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority completed the Cesar Chavez Boulevard underpass grade separation project located close to the future Fresno Station.

Metrolinx GO Expansion Continues With Next Major Phase

TORONTO – Metrolinx continues its GO Expansion by beginning signaling work along the Lakeshore Lines and major construction on the Lakeshore East Line.

Conrail is receiving a $5 million grant from the NJDOT for its Garden State Secondary Fluidity Improvements-Phase 1 project. (Conrail Photograph)

$26.3MM in Rail Freight Assistance Program Grants Awarded to 11 Projects in New Jersey

TRENTON, N.J. – $26.3 million in FY26 Rail Freight Assistance Program grants were awarded through New Jersey’s State Transportation Fund.

GDOT Announces Notice of Funding Opportunity for FY26-27

ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY2026/2027 Georgia Freight Rail Program project applications.

MnDOT Awards $4.5M to Five Rail Projects

ST. PAUL. Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) awarded $4.5 million to five rail projects across the state.

Metra and its freight railroad and municipal partners are taking on a wide variety of projects in 2025, including improvements to 52 stations and replacement of 43 grade crossings.

Metra Announces 2026 Construction Program

CHICAGO – Metra announces its 2026 construction program projects, including station improvements, grade crossing replacements, and tie replacement projects.

Progress Rail Partners With Triton Group to Supply Composite Ties

ALBERTAVILLE, Ala. – Progress Rail announced it has entered into a sales and marketing agreement with Triton Group to supply composite railroad ties.

PennDOT Accepting Unsolicited Proposals for Transportation Projects

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Office of Public-Private Partnerships (P3) is accepting proposals for transportation projects through April 30.

ORDC Approves Grant Assistance for Projects

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) approved two projects for grant funding and three additional projects for state funding to assist with completing applications for federal funding.

Nearly $1B in Federal Funding Available for Infrastructure Projects

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant program, $999.5 million in funding has been made available for infrastructure projects.

CTDOT Releases 2027-2030 STIP

NEWINGTON, Conn. – The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) released the 2027-2030 draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).

CTA Sues Federal Government Over Red Line Extension Pause, Project Funding

CHICAGO – On March 20, 2026, the Chicago Transit Authority filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to restore funding for the Red Line Extension (RLE) and Red & Purple Modernization (RPM) projects.

East River Tunnel Project Winter Update

NEW YORK CITY – Amtrak gave a winter progress update on the East River Tunnel Rehab project.

Amtrak’s Maintenance & Inspection Facility Steel Structure ‘Topped Out’

SEATTLE – Amtrak has topped out a steel structure for a new train maintenance facility.

UTA Unveils 2026 Maintenance Projects Schedule

SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Transit Authority announced a lineup of 2026 maintenance projects on TRAX light rail and FrontRunner commuter rail lines.

California High-Speed Rail Authority Issues RFQ

SACRAMENTO – California High-Speed Rail Authority has issued a Request for Qualifications for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).

Ontario Invests C$138MM For Future Northlander Passenger Rail Service

NORTH BAY, Ontario – The Ontario government announced the acquisition of 205 kilometers of rail between North Bay and Washago.

Portal North Bridge First Track Opens March 16

KEARNY, N.J. – NJ Transit and Amtrak prepare to open the first track on the new Portal North Bridge in New Jersey.

North Station Draw One Bridge Replacement Project Advances

BOSTON – The signing of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) advances the North Station Draw One Bridge Replacement Project.

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