Amtrak Breaks Ground on Connecticut River Bridge

OLD LYME, Conn. – Amtrak has begun construction on the new Connecticut River Bridge between Old Saybrook and Old Lyme in Connecticut.

Pie-IX Railway Bridge Project Begins

MONTREAL – Structural work has begun on the Pie-IX rail bridge rehabilitation project. The project is scheduled for December 2025.

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City Officials Approve Letter of No Objection for Sioux City Rail Bridge Rebuild

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – After two controlled blasts of the collapsed rail bridge in August, the city council has taken steps to begin its replacement.

Canadian National Bridge Collapses

FORT FRANCES, Ontario –– A Canadian National bridge that provides a connection to Thunder Bay, Ont. collapsed this week.

U.S. Senator Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Oversight of Railroad Bridge Safety

WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Last week, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-Pa.) introduced legislation called the Rail Bridge Safety and Transparency Act to strengthen oversight of railroad bridge safety.

Hudson Tunnel Project Ramping Up

The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) has awarded an initial tunnel boring contract and issued a Notice to Proceed on the first heavy construction phase of the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), one of

Amtrak NEC Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Project Under Way

PERRYVILLE, Md. – Work on Amtrak’s $2.7 billion Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Project on the Northeast Corridor in Maryland has begun with pre-construction work that includes removal of remnant bridge piers from the Susquehanna River and utility upgrades in the town of Perryville, Md.. This work sets the stage for start of actual bridge construction later next year.

Amtrak Awards Construction Contract for East River Tunnel Rehabilitation

Amtrak will begin major rehabilitation of the East River Tunnel—a critical link on the Northeast Corridor (NEC)—in New York City later this year following the award of a construction contract to a Skanska E-J ERT Joint Venture (JV).

Construction Begins on Livingston Avenue Rail Bridge Replacement

ALBANY, N.Y. -Construction has begun on a $634.8 million project to replace the Livingston Avenue Rail Bridge, which will replace the Civil War-era passenger rail bridge spanning the Hudson River between the cities of Albany and Rensselaer and provide a “modern crossing that will improve service and reliability along New York State’s Empire Corridor and throughout the entire Northeast.”

Appalachian Regional Commission Funds $1M to Replace Aldrige Creek Bridge in Alabama

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced funds from the Appalachian Regional Commission will go toward upgrading the Madison County rail system.

WATCH: Hazel McCallion Line Eaglewood Bridge Opens July 4th

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – The Eaglewood bridge and new signalized intersection on the Hazel McCallion Line will open on July 4th. This connects communities on the east and west sides of Hurontario Street.

Amtrak Awards Connecticut River Bridge Contract

OLD SAYBROOK/OLD LYME, Conn. – Amtrak on June 28th reported awarding the O&G/Tutor Perini joint venture a construction contract to replace the existing Connecticut River Bridge, which opened in 1907 and links Old Saybrook and Old Lyme.

(UPDATED 6/25) Ontario Marks Major Milestone for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension

TORONTO – The Ontario government reached a major milestone after it finished tunneling the western underground portion of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension.

Hudson Tunnel Project Primed for FFGA

NEWARK/NEW YORK- The United States government has notified Congress that it plans to award a $6.88 billion GIG (Capital Improvement Grant) to the Gateway Development Commission (GDC) for the Hudson Tunnel project. The project involves building a new twin-bore tunnel for the Northeast Corridor (NEC) beneath the Hudson River between New York City and New Jersey.

Norfolk Southern Selects TranSystems for CREATE Pullman Junction Interlocking Improvement Project

CHICAGO – CREATE Program partners announced Norfolk Southern selected TranSystems to provide construction management services for its Pullman Junction Interlocking Improvement Project (EW3-Segment A).

Metrolinx Begins Work for New Train Bridge on Lakeshore West Line

TORONTO – Metrolinx will build a new train bridge on Burloak Drive on its Lakeshore West Line.

NJ TRANSIT Awards Design and Engineering Services Contract for Brielle Drawbridge Replacement Project

NEWARK, N.J. – The NJ TRANSIT’s Board of Directors approved a contract to advance the Brielle Drawbridge Replacement Project.

Railway Track & Structures 2024 Top Projects

ATLANTA – Railway Track & Structures, June 2024 issue: Here are ten of the most impressive rail infrastructure projects across North America in 2024.

Metrolinx Begins Bloor-Dundas Tunnel Construction

TORONTO – Metrolinx announces it has started construction between connecting Bloor GO/UP Station and Dundas West TTC Station.

The Portal North Bridge Project Marks Halfway Point

KEARNY, N.J. – The Portal North Bridge is now 50% complete, according to NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak. Both NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak have marked the halfway point at a ceremony at the construction site.

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