ConnDOT completes Berlin-Waterbury rail study
The Central Connecticut Rail Study (CCRS) has been completed and found investment in the rail corridor for freight use would be viable, while passenger rail investment would be cost prohibitive.
Bridges/Tunnels
CP-served Legacy mine opens in Saskatchewan
Canadian Pacific joined K+S Potash Canada (KSPC) to celebrate the opening of the Legacy Project mine on May 2.
MTA awards Tutor Perini $291.5-million contract for the Mid-Day Storage Yard project
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) awarded Tutor Perini a $291.5-million contract for the Mid-Day Storage Yard portion of the East Side Access Project.
Metro-North Railroad invests $9.5 million in Prospect Hill Road Bridge rebuild
Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) Metro-North Railroad is rebuilding the Prospect Hill Road Bridge in Southeast through a $9.5 million investment made possible by the MTA’s 2015-2019 Capital Program.
Trains rolling on new triple track in Longview, Wash.
A new third track between Kelso and Longview Junction, Wash., is operational and provides expanded capacity for both passenger and freight trains.
Sound Transit announces new timeline for ST2 and ST3 plans
Sound Transit unveiled plans to kick off what the company calls “one of the most ambitious public transit capital investment programs in the nation’s history.”
Union Pacific to invest $57 million in Nebraska rail infrastructure
Union Pacific (UP) plans to invest approximately $57 million in Nebraska infrastructure in 2017. The investment is part of UP’s $3.1-billion capital plan.
Pennsylvania approves $40 million for freight rail projects
Pennsylvania’s State Transportation Commission approved more than $40 million through two state programs to help fund freight rail projects across the state.
Union Pacific to invest $26.8 million in Nevada rail improvements
Union Pacific (UP) plans to invest approximately $26.8 million in Nevada infrastructure in 2017. The investment is part of UP’s $3.1-billion capital plan.
BNSF greenlights second Idaho bridge
Preparation for a long-anticipated second bridge across Lake Pend Oreille at Sandpoint, Idaho, has been given the go-ahead by BNSF Railway.
ASCE award for Parsons bridge project
Contractor Parsons announced that the McKinley Village Way Underpass in Sacramento, Calif. has been honored by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Sacramento Section, with the 2016 Outstanding Urban Land Development Project Award.
Union Pacific plans to invest $79 million in Louisiana infrastructure
Union Pacific (UP) is boosting safety and efficiency with an approximately $79 million infrastructure investment in Louisiana this year.
UP invests $135 million in Arkansas infrastructure, consolidates Wichita Service Unit
Union Pacific (UP) is boosting safety and efficiency with an approximately $135 million infrastructure investment in Arkansas this year. The company is also consolidating its Wichita Service Unit management with its Kansas City, Fort Worth and North Little Rock service units.
ICC approves five-year plan for rail crossing safety and improvements
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has approved the five-year plan for the Crossing Safety Improvements Program at grade crossings and highway-rail grade separations across the state.
SENSR hosts Rep. Carter for facility tour
Rep. John Carter (R-TX-31) joined SENSR Monitoring Technologies, LLC, (SENSR) for a site tour in Georgetown, Texas on April 11.
Union Pacific to invest $77.1 million in Oregon rail infrastructure
Union Pacific (UP) is investing approximately $77.1 million in Oregon infrastructure this year to increase safety and efficiency.
Union Pacific to spend $180 million to improve California infrastructure
Union Pacific plans to invest $180 million into its California infrastructure in 2017. The investment is part of the Class 1’s $3.1-billion capital plan for the year.
FRA opts for four single train tunnels to replace B&P Tunnel in ROD
Four new one-track tunnels should be bored to replace the existing Baltimore and Potomac (B&P) Tunnel according to a Record of Decision (ROD) issued by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on March 31.
SEPTA Releases Proposed FY 2018 Capital Budget
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) will advance initiatives to renew critical infrastructure, replace aging portions of its fleet, expand capacity for growing ridership and make technology improvements under its proposed Fiscal Year 2018 Capital Budget.
VTrans receives emergency order to install two temp bridges for Middlebury rail tunnel project
Two temporary bridges will be installed in downtown Middlebury, Vt., to support a rail tunnel project.