Canada and Canadian Pacific announce agreement on Lac‑Mégantic rail bypass

The Lac-Mégantic rail bypass project is moving forward as Transport Canada and Canadian Pacific agree on plans.

FRA, FTA give Hudson Tunnel Project a critical nudge

The money might not be there, but the paperwork is starting to roll in.

CHSRA San Joaquin River Viaduct project recognized for excellence

Some positive news for the California High-Speed Rail Authority.

Could the Senate GOP infrastructure bill derail negotiation talk? House Dems also throw a curveball

In what should be a slam-dunk bipartisan victory, President Biden’s proposed infrastructure bill could turn into a poorly played missed shot.

Rail Group On Air: 2021 RT&S Top Projects, Part 1

RT&S Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson talks with those behind one of the projects on the 2021 RT&S Top Projects list.

Ontario awards advance tunnel contract for the Scarborough Subway Extension

Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have awarded a $757.1 million contract to Strabag to design, build and finance the tunnel for the Scarborough Subway Extension.

GoTriangle flips the script, now focused on commuter rail line

The Triangle is still in need of a line.

MBTA: accelerated Green Line D branch track and signal replacement work to take place for 18 days

The MBTA’s Green Line Transformation program (GLT) will accelerate the Green Line D Track and Signal Replacement Project to complete the most disruptive track replacement work by early fall 2021.

Moorhead, Minn., officials ignore residents’ OK of 24/6 rail bridge construction

The people of Moorhead, Minn., like their summer nights, and workers on a railroad underpass will have to enjoy them as well.

Watch: California High-Speed Rail Authority releases May 2021 construction update

[Earlier this month] the California High-Speed Rail Authority released its May 2021 Construction Update highlighting the progress being made on the nation’s first high-speed rail project.

L.A. Metro marks the start of major construction on the final section of the Purple Line extension

On Monday, May 24, The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) held a ceremonial groundbreaking.

Del Mar, Calif., rail fence project faces another delay; new concern over accelerating bluff erosion

Fence installation along tracks in Del Mar has another bare spot that must be filled.

TriMet upgrades large section of rail as it wraps up spring project on MAX Blue Line

TriMet’s spring project has put some green rail on the MAX system in northeast Portland.

Bells & Whistles—UP derailment causes mess for sensitive area

Crews working non-stop to clear UP derailment in environmentally sensitive area California high-speed project gets some money, but misses out on the lottery Purple Line project wins final lawsuit; expect major construction

NJ Transit promoting diversity for Portal North Bridge construction contracts

NJ Transit is promoting diversity among bidders on the Portal North Bridge construction contract.

Ana Maria Ruiz Jimenez joins HNTB’s national tunnel and underground team as principal engineer

Ana Maria Ruiz Jimenez, Ph.D., joined HNTB Corporation’s national tunnel practice as principal engineer and associate vice president.

Rail Group On Air: What’s green is big in Boston—An update on Green Line Extension construction

Railway Track & Structures Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson talks with Green Line Extension Project Manager John Dalton on construction progress and some challenges.

Sound Transit completes new light rail base in Bellevue

Sound Transit is ready to open its new Operations and Maintenance Facility: East (OMF East), a key component of upcoming Link extensions to Northgate, Lynnwood, Federal Way and Redmond.

Watch: Progress on California’s Gold Line light-rail project

On May 19 the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority used a zoom call to update those interested on the progress of the light-rail extension from Glendora to Pomona, Calif.

Is the Eglinton Crosstown LRT project facing another delay?

A disagreement between Metrolinx and Eglinton Crosstown LRT builder Crosslinx is expected to push back the completion date of the light-rail line—again.

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