Rep. Courtney visits NECR to view upgrade progress
U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT-02) visited the New England Central Railroad (NECR) near Stafford Springs, Ct., on Oct. 22, to view progress the shortline has made to upgrade the rail line between
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Groundbreaking ceremony held for Presidio International Rail Bridge
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and Texas Pacifico Transportation, LTD. (TXPF) held a groundbreaking event Oct. 22 for the reconstruction of the international rail bridge at Presidio, Texas.
Rehab planned for bridge carrying MBTA Franklin Line
The East Street Bridge that carries the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Franklin Commuter Rail Line will undergo weekend work Oct. 19 and Nov. 9, MBTA has announced.
Upgrade for Northern Lines crossings
A Midwest shortline operator will see grade crossings upgraded, per plans by a state transportation office.
Metra forms P3 to test reverse-commute service to Lake County
Metra has reached an agreement with Lake County business and civic organizations to split the costs of a potential two-year pilot project for two new reverse-commute trains along its Milwaukee District North
Hudson Bay Rail update: All washouts repaired
Work to repair all washouts along the Hudson Bay Railway line has been completed less than six weeks after Arctic Gateway Group LP took possession of the rail line connecting The Pas
Glacier Rail Park opens in Kalispell
State and local officials gathered in Kalispell, Mont., on Oct. 8 to celebrate the grand opening of the Glacier Rail Park.
Texas Central selects Salini Impregilo to lead civil construction of high-speed project
Texas Central has chosen global construction and engineering firm Salini Impregilo to lead the civil construction consortium that will build the Texas passenger line.
Iowa approves funding loans and grants for five rail projects
The Iowa Transportation Commission last week approved more than $3.1 million in funding for five rail infrastructure and related rail development projects under Iowa’s Railroad Revolving Loan and Grant Program (RRLG).
MARTA Board approves “More MARTA” expansion plan
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority’s (MARTA) Board of Directors unanimously approved the “More MARTA” Atlanta program last week.