Track Work Begins on Metro-North Danbury Branch Line Aug. 1

NORWALK, Conn. – The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) sent an alert that from August 1st to 5th, the railroad crossing on Route 123 will be closed to allow for a replacement. There is also upcoming track work on the Metro-North Danbury Branch Line.

Implementing Rail Grinding and Wheel/Rail Interface Optimization Programs on Heavy Haul and Transit Systems: Lessons Learned 

ATLANTA – Railway Track and Structures July 2025 issue features an article from Jeff Tuzik on a Wheel/Rail Interaction Conference presentation.

SEPTA Trolley Tunnel Closes July 11 – August 11 for Trolley Tunnel Blitz

PHILADELPHIA – From July 11 to August 11, SEPTA will close the trolley tunnel as part of the 2025 Trolley Tunnel Blitz. This is the thirteenth consecutive year SEPTA has held the Blitz.

SEPTA Suspends Chestnut Hill East Line Service Ahead of Bridge Rehabilitation

PHILADELPHIA – SEPTA announced it has suspended service on the Chestnut Hill East Line until September 2nd to allow for the rehabilitation of five bridges.

SEPTA Begins West Trenton Line New Switch and Signal Installation Project

TRENTON, N.J. – SEPTA begins work on the new switch and signal installation project on the West Trenton Line. This work will run until October 19th.

RTD Lifts Last Speed Restriction

DENVER – The Regional Transportation District (RTD) lifted the last of its 31 light rail speed restrictions located on a 400-foot southbound segment north of Southmoor Station.

DavRail: Mud Spot Remediation Completed in Record Time

FORT WORTH, Texas – DavRail showcases its Center Lift Technique in a mud spot remediation project.

After Infrastructure Upgrades, NS Coal Train 702 Runs Through Alabama

PARRISH, Ala. – Norfolk Southern announced its trains are now operating on the Berry Branch in Alabama.

Sound Transit: Back on Track: Extended Shutdown Allowed Crews to Replace 600 Feet of Worn-Out Rail

SEATTLE – From Sound Transit, The Platform details the recent work performed south of International District/Chinatown Station from April 14th – 23rd.

RTD Lifts D, H, R Line Speed Restrictions; Will Perform Maintenance on A Line Starting April 26th

DENVER – The Regional Transportation District (RTD) announced it has eliminated speed restrictions on its D, H, and R lines and will complete important maintenance work on the A Line between Denver Airport and Union Stations from April 26th to May 8th.

RTD Updates Maintenance Timeline; Expects to Lift Restrictions Next Month

DENVER – RTD announces it has updated its maintenance timeline and expects to lift all current light rail speed restrictions next month.

WATCH: TriMet’s East Burnside MAX Improvements Project

PORTLAND, Ore. – TriMet details an upcoming project that will take place from April 27th to May 10th to improve the original line’s durability.

Transdev’s Rail Division Will Complete Bridge Project

LOMBARD, Ill. – Transdev’s rail division will redeck two rail bridges as part of the Pacific Harbor Line’s track rehabilitation project.

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Watco: 2024 Infrastructure Investments

PITTSBURG, Kan. – Watco detailed its infrastructure improvements throughout 2024.

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BNSF Begins Repairing Bridge That Collapsed in June 2024

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – BNSF will begin repairing a rail bridge that collapsed last summer in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

PRT Reopens Downtown Light Rail After Plinth Refurbishment

PITTSBURGH – The Downtown light rail tunnels will reopen on Friday, February 28th after PRT announced it has completed its plinth refurbishment project.

WATCH: New Flushing Line Passageway at Grand Central Terminal Now Open

NEW YORK CITY – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has finished a new passageway and staircase to the Flushing Line platform as well as widened staircases at Grand Central Terminal.

PATH Hoboken Station Reopens After 25 Days of Work (UPDATED 3/4)

HOBOKEN, N.J. – PATH Hoboken Station has reopened following a 25-day closure to allow for renovation.

WATCH: Second Week of PATH Hoboken Renovation

HOBOKEN, N.J. – Port Authority of New York and New Jersey have shared progress photos and video showing the second week of work completed at PATH Hoboken Station

Extreme Cold Causes Broken Rail on BNSF Line

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – Metra says crews were working to make emergency repairs after the extreme cold temperatures caused broken rails.

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