OCTA Continues Coastal Rail Resiliency Study; Catchment Wall Wooden Panels Now Up

ORANGE COUNTY – As OCTA and Metrolink work to address a stretch of the rail line after a landslide in January, it seeks longer-term solutions for protecting the rail right of way.

MTA’s Tremont Av B D Station Now ADA-Accessible

NEW YORK CITY – On February 27th, the MTA announced the Tremont Av B D Station located in the Bronx is the second subway station to become ADA-accessible this year.

Catchment Wall Construction Begins in San Clemente

SAN CLEMENTE – Two large rigs began drilling so steel beams can be placed 30 feet underground to support the catchment wall in San Clemente.

Update On Temporary Catchment Wall Along Mariposa Point

SAN CLEMENTE – As early as February 27th, crews could begin drilling for beams to support a catchment wall. This comes a month after another landslide in San Clemente.

Metro-North’s Purdy’s Station Now Fully Accessible

NEW YORK CITY – Purdy’s Station is the third station this year to be made fully accessible for Metro-North. It joins two other stations on the Harlem Line that have received upgrades this year.

MARTA To Replace North Pedestrian Bridge at East Lake Station

ATLANTA – MARTA will start work on March 13th to replace its north pedestrian bridge. Once the new bridge reopens in October, work will start on the south bridge.

WATCH: Port Authority New York and New Jersey Complete $47.2MM Harrison Station

HARRISON, N.J. – Port Authority New York and New Jersey reports the Harrison Station on the PATH commuter rail is now open after renovations.

MTA To Perform Upgrades at Queensboro Plaza

NEW YORK CITY – From March 9th to March 18th, MTA crews will perform accessibility and track upgrades to its subway lines, including Queensboro Plaza.

MBTA Completes Red Line Improvements; Removes 8 Speed Restrictions

BOSTON – The MBTA reports it completed track work along its Red Line between February 5th to February 14th, allowing them to remove 8 speed restrictions.

TTC to Replace Watermain and Streetcar Tracks

TORONTO – Starting February 18th, the TTC, along with the City of Toronto, will begin work along King St. W.

RTD Downtown Boulder Station Lobby Ductwork

DENVER – Since January 2023, the station was closed for a thorough cleaning and replacement of ductwork after methamphetamine residue was found.

WMATA Unveils Three-Year Capital Construction Plans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Over the next three years, WMATA will complete track work that includes station closures on its Red Line starting this summer.

UPDATE: OCTA and Metrolink Continue Work; Metrolink Issues RFP

ORANGE COUNTY – OCTA and Metrolink crews have removed some tarps to assess the condition of the slope. Metrolink issues RFP to construct a barrier wall.

OCTA Update; Still Pursuing Barrier Wall After Heavy Rain

SAN CLEMENTE – As debris continues to fall near Mariposa Point, OCTA gives an update on the rail right-of-way.

Norfolk Southern Invests $472K to Improve Drainage Issue in Bellevue

BELLEVUE, Ohio – The Class I invests $472,000 to go toward repairing a drainage issue at the U.S. 20 underpass.

SacRT Works to Repair Storm Damage

SACRAMENTO – SacRT issued an alert that service is temporarily suspended as crews start working to repair damage to its line after storms.

Sound Transit’s 1 Line Resumes Service After Repairs

SEATTLE –– Sound Transit’s 1 Line Resumes Service After Repairs.

OCTA and Metrolink Will Construct Barrier Wall in San Clemente

SAN CLEMENTE – To prevent debris from falling on the track, crews will construct a barrier wall along the rail line in Orange County.

MTA Repairs May Cost $43B Over Next Five Years

NEW YORK CITY – The State’s comptroller has released a report that details a possible MTA capital budget of $43 billion to go toward repairs over the next five years.

MBTA Completes ‘Critical Track Work’ on Green Line; Removes 16 Speed Restrictions

BOSTON – The MBTA announced it has completed track work on its Green Line, including replacing more than 1,300 ties and 10,800 feet of rail.

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