Sound Transit’s Downtown Redmond Link Extension Opens

SEATTLE – Sound Transit’s Downtown Redmond Link Extension is now open for service.

GDOT Evaluating High-Speed Rail Options Between Atlanta and Savannah

ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Transportation is studying high-speed rail options between Atlanta and Savannah.

Amtrak Advances Construction on King Street Yard in Seattle

SEATTLE – Amtrak advances major construction activities at King Street Yard in Seattle.

RFP Stage Closed for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension SRS Package

TORONTO – The Request for Proposals has closed for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension stations, rail, and systems.

Amtrak President Roger Harris Writes to Gov. Hochul, ERT Project Delayed to May 23rd

NEW YORK CITY – After N.Y. Governor Hochul wrote to Amtrak urging it to shift to a repair-in-place method for its East River Tunnel Rehab project, Amtrak President Roger Harris responded with an update on the project.

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ASLRRA Executive Board Member Kristin Bevil Testifies on Federal Rail Assistance before Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, D.C. – General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer for Pinsly Railroad and Executive Board Member of ASLRRA Kristin Bevil testifies on May 6, 2025 before the House of Representatives committee on Transportation and Infrastructure’s Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

San Clemente Emergency Work: Week One Progress

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. – OCTA has begun maintenance work to stabilize the track in San Clemente.

Stillwater Central Railroad Rebuilds Bridge After Oklahoma Wildfires

CHANDLER, Okla. – In Watco’s newsletter, it documented the Stillwater Central Railroad’s efforts to rebuild a rail bridge after it sustained damage from a wildfire on March 14th.

Amtrak Issues Statement on East River Tunnels Project

NEW YORK CITY – Amtrak President Roger Harris issued a statement on the East River Tunnels project.

NY Gov. Hochul Calls for Amtrak to Reevaluate its East River Tunnel Construction Plans

ALBANY – In a letter to Anthony Coscia and Roger Harris from Amtrak, New York Governor Hochul urged Amtrak to reevaluate its plans to shut down the East River Tunnels for its rehabilitation project. Instead, Gov. Hochul asked to shift to a ‘repair-in-place’ method.

MDOT MTA Purple Line Newsletter Released for April 2025

BALTIMORE – The MDOT MTA released the April 2025 Purple Line Newsletter that contains construction updates in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.

CHSRA Completes Whitley Avenue Underpass

KINGS COUNTY, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority announced it has completed the underpass at Whitley Avenue, making it the second high-speed rail structure CHSRA has completed so far in 2025.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Says Revised Scope of NJ Dock Bridge Rehabilitation Project Will Reduce Funding Need By $140 million

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Duffy announced this week that Amtrak and the Federal Railroad Administration have adopted a revised scope for a planned rehabilitation of the Dock Bridge over the Passaic River in New Jersey. The reduced funding is purported to save taxpayers $140 million. 

ST&T’s 30-member team has an “unwavering commitment to safety,” according to owner CPKC, and has increased output from 460,000 ties in 2022 to more than 700,000 in 2024.

ST&T Marks Safety Milestone

Vivian, La.-based Superior Tie and Timber (ST&T) has celebrated 2,500 days without an injury, according to owner Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC). ST&T “holds the unique position of being the only crosstie

Crews Begin Final Leg of Tunneling for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension

TORONTO – Crews have begun digging the tunnels to connect the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension to the Eglinton Crosstown LRT at Mount Dennis Station.

TriMet Constructs Temporary Platform Ahead of NE 82nd Ave MAX Station Construction

PORTLAND, Ore. – On April 15th, TriMet began the first phase of a major renovation on the NE 82nd Ave MAX Station. Crews will construct a temporary MAX platform that will be open to the public this summer.

San Joaquin Council of Governments Approves $14MM for Stockton Diamond Grade Separation Project

STOCKTON, Calif. – The San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) approved $14 million in Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funding for SJRRC’s Stockton Diamond Grade Separation Project.

NS Efforts Mark a Major Milestone in Asheville River Arts District

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Norfolk Southern announced a milestone in its efforts to restore service to Asheville, North Carolina after heavy flooding wiped out sections of track last September.

Women Are Paving The Way in Construction: Here’s How To Break Barriers and Access Free Training

LOS ANGELES – From Metro’s The Source, Mey Lyn Mitteenn writes about Amanda Cordova and Gabriela Reynoso, two women who work construction on Metro’s D Line Subway Extension Project.

MTA Breaks Ground on New LIRR Yaphank Station

YAPHANK, N.Y. – The MTA broke ground on the new Yaphank Long Island Rail Road station. It will be relocated, closer to East End highways and the Brookhaven National Laboratory.

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