CTA’s RPM Phase One Project Begins Final Major Stage

CHICAGO – Chicago Transit Authority announced it has begun its final major stage of its Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Phase One Project with the North Belmont Red-Purple Reconstruction.

MxV Rail Deck Anchor Spacing for Timber Ties on Open Deck Steel Bridges

PUEBLO, Colo. –– RAILWAY TRACK AND STRUCTURES, OCTOBER 2023 ISSUE –– MxV RAIL

Hudson Tunnel Project Groundbreaking in New Jersey

NEWARK, N.J. – State and federal officials announced the beginning of construction in New Jersey on the Hudson Tunnel Project.

Watco Completes 33-Day Construction of Trestle Bridge After Wildfire

WINONA, Wash. – Watco announced the completion of a 33-day construction of a 210-foot steel and concrete rail trestle bridge in Winona, Washington.

Presidio International Rail Bridge Project Pushed to Summer 2025

PRESIDIO, Texas – The international rail bridge opening between Presidio and Ojinaga has been pushed from December 2024 to summer 2025.

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Proposed Maryland Maglev Tunnel Project Under Westport Community

BALTIMORE – Baltimore-Washington Rapid Rail is working toward a high-speed magnetic levitation train from Washington D.C. to New York by way of Baltimore.

Jeff Thomas, Industrial Sales Manager, Viance

Thomas Joins Viance as Industrial Sales Manager

Viance, a Charlotte, N.C.-based provider of wood treatment technologies and services, announced Nov. 28 that it has hired Jeff Thomas as Industrial Sales Manager. He will be responsible for customer relations to service growing market demand for the company’s line of DCOI preservative products.

Amtrak Launches Procurement for Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project

KEARNY, NJ – Amtrak announced it launched the procurement process for the Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project.

UTA Opens New Pedestrian Bridge at Provo Central Station

PROVO, Utah – At Provo Central Station, the 145-foot overhead bridge runs over two Union Pacific lines and two FrontRunner tracks.

Bismarck-Mandan Rail Bridge; FORB Argues a Failure to Follow Proper Permit Process

BISMARCK, ND – The non-profit group, Friends of the Rail Bridge, appeared before the North Dakota Supreme Court on November 16th to argue against tearing down the 140-year old structure.

WATCH: HART Releases Guideway Construction Update

HONOLULU – HART, Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation, has released a video showing a construction update of an overhead guideway.

Rail Projects in Connecticut Receive Almost $2B for Improvements

OLD SAYBROOK, Conn. – The FRA has selected 10 projects across the state of Connecticut to receive funding for “rehabilitation and modernization.”

VTA Purchases Tunnel Boring Machine for BSVII Project

SAN FRANCISCO – The Valley Transportation Authority reports that it has purchased a tunnel boring machine from Herrenknecht, for its BSVII, or BART Silicon Valley Phase II, project.

SBCTA and BNSF Continue Construction on North First Avenue Bridge Replacement

BARSTOW, Calif. – In conjunction with BNSF, SBCTA is working to replace the North First Avenue Bridge in Barstow, California.

Amtrak Celebrates Hudson Tunnel Project Construction

NEW YORK CITY – Amtrak is celebrating the beginning of construction on the Hudson Tunnel Project in New York.

Metra Extends Road Closure for Bridge Project

CHICAGO – Metra announced Milwaukee Avenue will be closed at Kilbourn Avenue until June 2024 as part of their bridge replacement project.

Del Mar Rail Realignment Workshop

DEL MAR, Calif. – The city of Del Mar will hold events for the rail relocation project on November 6th and 15th.

California High-Speed Rail Authority To Make Changes to L.A.-Anaheim Segment

LOS ANGELES – California High-Speed Rail Authority will add a fourth track to its Los Angeles-Anaheim segment.

MBTA’s Red Line Ashmont Branch and Mattapan Line Resume Service After Track Work

BOSTON – Service on the Red Line Ashmont Branch and Mattapan line has resumed after a 16-day shutdown for maintenance, according to the MBTA.

Construction on Metro-North Park Avenue Viaduct Replacement Project Commences

NEW YORK CITY – MTA Metro-North Railroad reports that Governor Hochul has announced the beginning of construction on the Metro-North Park Avenue Viaduct Replacement Project.

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