Michigan DOT to Resume Work on Bridge Replacement Projects
The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced that it will resume work to replace two century-old railroad bridges in Jackson as of March.
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Metrolinx Celebrates Progress on Hazel McCallion Line
As the year draws to a close, Metrolinx officials looked back on major milestones the agency achieved in 2022 on the new Hazel McCallion Line.
Hudson River Rail Tunnel Construction to Begin in 2023 With $292M Grant
Sen. Chuck Schumer said Dec. 29 that a $292 million federal grant will enable construction to start in the upcoming months on the Manhattan side of the new Hudson River rail tunnels connecting Penn Station to New Jersey.
NYSDOT Livingston Avenue Bridge Replacement Project to Break Ground in 2023
As New York state officials plan for forward movement on the project to replace the Livingston Avenue Railroad Bridge, the plan received a “Finding of No Significant Impact” from Federal Railroad Administration, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Dec. 21.
BNSF Executes Bridge Deck Replacement
BNSF replaces bridge deck 120 ft. above the ground without a hitch.
MBTA Completes $100M Gloucester Drawbridge Replacement Project
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced Dec. 14 that construction has wrapped up on the agency’s new Gloucester Drawbridge that will carry the Rockport Commuter Rail Line over the Annisquam River.
MTA to Perform Repairs on E/M East River Tunnel Before Year’s End
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced a 24/7 service outage as of Dec. 8 on two lines along the 53 St. tunnel to perform maintenance and signal upgrades over the course of five consecutive days.
BNSF Rail Bridge Project Makes Gains With Water Certification
BNSF Railway’s plans to build a new bridge over the Missouri River, linking Bismarck and Mandan, made headway Dec. 12 as state regulators issued a water quality certification crucial to move forward
NCDOT Awards $12MM for Small-Road Infrastructure Improvements
Twelve short lines will share approximately $12 million in infrastructure-improvement grant funding from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT).
Blue Line Extension: A Step Closer to Building the Tunnel
MONTREAL – The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is launching a call for tenders for the construction of the tunnel of the blue line extension.
Amtrak stepping up efforts for B&P Tunnel Replacement
WASHINGTON – Amtrak is pursuing a Delivery Partner model as part of its plans to replace the B&P Tunnel.
Mississauga Bridge Being Replaced to Support Future LRT
TORONTO – Construction for a new bridge is underway over Mary Fix Creek (near Port Credit GO), which will extend from Eaglewood Boulevard in the east to Oriole Avenue in the west and replace the existing bridge over the creek at Inglewood Drive.
Broadway Subway Project Update
VANCOUVER, BC – On October 12, RT&S reported on the introduction of tunnel boring machines to Vancouver’s Broadway Subway project, and said “The project will add 3.5 miles to the SkyTrain Millennium Line, from the VCC-Clark Station to Broadway, then Arbutus. Total funding for the project, about US$2.3 billion, will be shared by the government of British Columbia, the government of Canada, and the city of Vancouver.”
Cass Scenic Railroad Working with WVDOT to Replace Bridge
CHARLESTON, WV – The Cass Scenic Railroad has been a popular attraction for rail enthusiasts and the general public since it opened in 1963. A portion of the railroad, the line between Cass and Durbin, has not been used since 1985 when the Trout Run Bridge was washed away by a flood.
Amtrak Advances Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Project
Amtrak is moving forward on the $1.5 billion replacement of the 116-year-old Susquehanna River Rail Bridge to “improve railroad efficiency on the Northeast Corridor (NEC).”
BNSF’s New Sandpoint Bridge Opens for Business
Fifty years after Burlington Northern consolidated the traffic of two predecessor routes onto a single line featuring a nearly mile-long bridge near Sandpoint, Idaho, successor BNSF has opened its long-anticipated second bridge. The first train to officially cross the new structure was an empty coal train at 9:00 p.m. on Nov. 20, 2022.
Michael Baker International Chosen by CSX to Help Run Virginia Rail Initiative
Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced that the firm has been selected by CSX Transportation (CSXT) to lead program and construction management for significant rail enhancement projects as part the Transforming Rail in Virginia (TRV) initiative.
New underpass has been installed at Hurontario and QEW
After 55 hours of around the clock work, the Hazel McCallion Line has reached a new milestone.
Pittsburgh Regional Transit Reopens Tunnel
Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus and light rail vehicles will resume regular operations through the Mt. Washington Transit Tunnel on Saturday, Nov. 19, for the first time since a $14.1 million electrical system upgrade project began more than two years ago.
Watch: Metrolinx Progress Report on Davenport Diamond
Huge strides on Davenport Diamond Guideway continue. Flyover video in this article gives viewers a unique view.