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.

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.

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

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

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.

New Connecticut River Bridge Will ‘Start the Clock Over’

OLD LYME, Conn. – Amtrak shares a video highlighting the progress on the Connecticut River Bridge project.

New San Juan Creek Bridge Opens to Train Traffic

ORANGE COUNTY – OCTA has opened the new San Juan Creek Bridge to train traffic.

VTA Confirms Preferred Tunnel Alignment and Configuration

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) confirms the large single bore as the preferred tunnel configuration for the BART Silicon Valley Phase II project.

MTA Completes Phase 1 Bridge Replacement Work on Park Avenue Viaduct Project

NEW YORK CITY – The MTA has completed bridge replacement work on Phase 1 of the Park Avenue Viaduct Replacement Project.

GDC Advances Public-Private Infrastructure Delivery Contract

NEWARK/NEW YORK – The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) Board of Commissioners has authorized the use of the delivery partner model to deliver the Hudson Tunnel Project on schedule and on budget.

Amtrak Shares ERT Progress

NEW YORK CITY – Amtrak offers an update on the East River Tunnel Rehabilitation project.

CSX Reopens Howard Street Tunnel (Updated 10/3)

BALTIMORE – CSX reopened the expanded Howard Street Tunnel on September 26 in Baltimore.

MTA Replaces Webster Avenue Bridge

MANHASSET, N.Y. – The MTA replaced the 128-year-old Webster Avenue Bridge in Manhasset, New York.

BNSF’s North First Avenue Bridge Project Receives Award of Merit

BARSTOW, Calif. – BNSF’s North First Avenue Bridge Project received the Engineering News-Record’s Southern California Best Projects Award of Merit.

BNSF Rebuilds 85-Year-Old Bridge in Texas

JUSTIN, Texas – BNSF has rebuilt an 85-year-old wooden trestle bridge north of Justin, Texas.

Manufacturing of TBMs That Will Build Tunnel Under Hudson River Almost Complete

NEWARK/NEW YORK – The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) announced on Aug. 20 the tunnel boring machines that will build the first mile of the new rail tunnel under the Hudson River are almost complete.

MTA Approves Tunnel-Boring Contract for Second Avenue Subway Project

NEW YORK CITY – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) approved a tunnel-boring contract for the Second Avenue Subway project.

Ontario Government Breaks Ground on Second Ontario Line Tunnel

TORONTO – The Ontario government has broken ground on its second Ontario Line tunnel near the future Gerrard Station.

VTA Staying With Single-Bore Tunnel for BART Silicon Valley Extension

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) discussed the possibility of switching to twin tunnels. After analysis, it concluded a single-bore tunnel was more financially viable.

TriMet’s Robertson Tunnel Closes Sept 7 for Track and Overhead Wire Work

PORTLAND, Ore. – TriMet will close its tunnel under Washington Park to allow for MAX improvements from September 7 to 13.

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’s Beverly Branch Temporarily Suspended Starting August 22

CHICAGO – Metra will shut down the Beverly Branch of its Rock Island Line from August 22 to 24 to allow crews to replace the Morgan Street Bridge. Service will return August 25.

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