Huntsville, HMCRA Enter Funding Agreement for Aldridge Creek Rail Bridge Replacement

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The City of Huntsville has entered into a funding agreement with Huntsville-Madison County Railroad Authority (HMCRA) to replace the Aldridge Creek railroad bridge.

CSX Awards Alexandria Fourth Track Contract to Fay, S&B USA Construction

PITTSBURGH – CSX awarded Fay, S&B USA Construction a contract for the Alexandria Fourth Track Project.

Skanska Building Livingston Avenue Bridge

ALBANY, N.Y. – Skanska is building the Livingston Avenue Bridge on land in Albany.

GHD Tapped to Lead Design, Engineering for SMART’s Healdsburg Extension

SANTA ROSA, Calif. – GHD was selected to lead design and engineering efforts for the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District’s (SMART) Healdsburg Extension.

VPRA Announces Service Changes Ahead of Long Bridge Project

RICHMOND – The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) announced service changes as a result of the Long Bridge Project.

CHSRA Advances Track and Systems Construction Procurement

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit bids for constructing high-speed rail and track systems next year.

MBTA Completes 28-Mile Rail Replacement Project Ahead of Battery-Electric Trains

BOSTON – MBTA and Keolis Commuter Services have finished a rail replacement project on the Fairmount Line.

BNSF Opens Second of Three Bridges in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. – On November 12, BNSF’s second of three bridges opened over a stormwater diversion channel in Fargo, North Dakota.

MDOT MTA Purple Line Newsletter Released for November 2025

BALTIMORE – The MDOT MTA released its Purple Line newsletter for November 2025. It includes construction updates, a business spotlight, and a message from Purple Line Senior Project Director Ray Biggs, II.

Mt. Washington Transit Tunnel to Reopen by Year’s End

PITTSBURGH – Mt. Washington Transit Tunnel will open by the end of 2025.

ORDC Approves Eight Projects

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) approved eight projects with more than $81 million, two of which will be sponsored by the Rail Commission for FRA grants.

South Dakota Railroad Board Approves $5.7M+ for High Plains Processing

MITCHELL, S.D. – The South Dakota Railroad Board approved a $5,710,700 loan to complete rail infrastructure for High Plains Processing in Mitchell.

NS Completes Scout Motors I-77 Rail Bridge (Updated 11/21)

BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. – Norfolk Southern announced the Scout Motors I-77 Rail Bridge is complete.

HART Shares Drone Flyover Video of Āhua Station

HONOLULU – Filmed before the Skyline Segment 2 opened, the video shows the rail alignment and overhead guideway at Āhua Station.

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

Conrail Celebrates Point-No-Point Bridge Replacement

KEARNY, N.J. – On November 17, Conrail held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the new Point-No-Point Bridge that traverses the Passaic River.

Alexandria Fourth Track Project Breaks Ground (Updated 11/17)

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A groundbreaking for the Alexandria Fourth Track Project, VRE Alexandria Station improvements, the King & Commonwealth Streetscape improvements, and the King & Commonwealth bridges replacement was held November 12.

Progress Rail Secures Double-Track Expansion Contract in Thailand

PISTOIA, Italy – Progress Rail signed a contract with Ch. Thawee-AS Construction Joint Venture to provide signaling and telecommunications for phase two of the double-track project in Thailand.

Jacobs and Kittelson Team Secure Planning Contract with Maryland Transit Administration

BALTIMORE – Jacobs and Kittelson secure a planning contract with Maryland Transit Administration to support planning, design, development, and environmental and urban planning needs.

Sound Transit Advances Floating Bridge Testing

SEATTLE – Sound Transit advances testing on the floating bridge.

CHSRA Completes Kings County Separation Project

KINGS COUNTY, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority announced it has completed the. Hanford Armona Road grade separation project in Kings County, marking it the ninth structure to be completed in 2025.

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