Final phase of POLB’s Middle Harbor project scheduled for on time, on budget completion

The Port of Long Beach (POLB) says it is on track to complete the final phase of the Middle Harbor Terminal Redevelopment Project, which includes completion of the port’s on-dock rail yard.

SEPTA to perform next stage of Southwest Connection Improvement Program

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) will perform work as part of the Southwest Connection Improvement Program in August aimed at rebuilding mainline infrastructure on the Media/Elwyn Regional Rail Line.

West Vancouver Freight Access Project wraps up

A multi-year program consisting of 21 individual projects designed to improve freight rail movement through the Port of Vancouver USA officially marked completion with the ring of an antique train bell on

Government of Canada to help fund track upgrades on CEMR

The Pine Falls subdivision of Central Manitoba Railway (CEMR) will undergo track upgrades courtesy of a CA$5.6 million (US$4.3 million) investment from the government of Canada’s National Trade Corridors Fund.

Four more stops added as Sunrail opens southern expansion

SunRail inaugurated service on its southern expansion Monday, with four new stations added to the timetable on the commuter line running in the Orlando area.

Amtrak to invest $370 million over 3 years in new equipment

Amtrak plans to double its engineering efforts on the Northeast Corridor (NEC) with the purchase of $370 million of new equipment over a three-year period.

TSB points to failed thermite weld as cause of CP Manitoba derailment

The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) of Canada has determined that a derailment last year near Dominion City, Manitoba, was caused by a thermite weld failure.

Sound Transit

East Link Bellevue tunnel excavation completed 5 months ahead of forecast

Excavation for a tunnel that will connect Sound Transit’s East Main and Downtown Bellevue stations for future East Link light-rail service was completed last week.

LIRR to relocate tracks to connect East Side Access tunnel to Grand Central

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) will relocate tracks to to create space for an entrance to a newly built tunnel to Grand Central as part of the

Creating change: Officials aim to streamline Chicago’s rail network

Chicago’s rail network sees about 1,300 freight and passenger trains pass through the city on any given day, and planned work aims to simplify traffic for all of those trains, transportation officials

CN lays out Ontario capital program for 2018

Canadian National’s Ontario network will see a CA$315 million (US$239.8 million) investment from the railroad in a bid to expand and strengthen the company’s rail infrastructures across the province.

Walsh to rebuild Merchants Bridge for TRRA

The Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis (TRRA) has selected Walsh Construction to rebuild the Merchants Bridge.

SEPTA readies for fifth annual Trolley Tunnel Blitz

As has been the case for the past four summers, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) will again close its Center City tunnel for nine days to perform a maintenance blitz.

CN upgrades make border crossing seamless

In March 2018, Canadian National (CN) completed a major expansion project that nearly doubled the railroad’s Ranier border crossing facility.

SCVTA to launch safety pilot by year’s end

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA) will launch a six-month pilot program by the end of 2018 designed to increase safety near light rail in downtown San Jose.

Canada invests in port, rail projects at Port of Vancouver

The government of Canada, through the National Trade Corridors Fund, is granting CA$167 million (US$128.46 million) for three projects at the Port of Vancouver in British Columbia.

NYCT reopens Clark Street Tube following Fix & Fortify efforts

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York City Transit (NYCT) has completed critical repairs and work to rebuild the Clark Street Tube beneath the East River on time and on budget.

Canadian National plans CA$40 million investment into Nova Scotia and New Brunswick

Canadian National detailed plans to invest a combined CA$40 million (US$29.98 million) to maintain its network in the Canadian provinces of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

NYSW moves first freight on Utica line in 12 years

A rail restoration project more than a decade in the making came to a successful close on June 13 with the blast of a train horn.

CN double track

CN’s Saskatchewan investment targets expansion, maintenance

Canadian National will spend CA$210 million (US$158.2 million) on expansion and maintenance projects in 2018. The investment is part of its record capital program.

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