Five years post Sandy: “MTA network is better protected”

Flooded tunnels, corroded electrical components and a boat sitting on top of track are some of the images that come to mind when the industry recalls Superstorm Sandy, which hit five years ago.

Granite awarded Sound Transit OMF East sub contract

Granite Construction Incorporated has been awarded a sub contract by Hensel Phelps for the Operations & Maintenance Facility East (OMF East) project in Bellevue, Wash.

Specialized equipment helps MTA fight leaf slime

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is utilizing a fleet of specialized equipment and increased vegetation control methods to help combat a potentially hazardous by-product of autumn: leaf slime.

LIRR completes Post Ave. Bridge replacement early

The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) completed the $9.7-million replacement of the Post Avenue Bridge in Westbury, N.Y., ahead of schedule, allowing traffic to return to normal on Oct. 23.

PANYNJ invests $1B in recovery following Superstorm Sandy

Five years after Superstorm Sandy caused flooding and devastation to Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) facilities, the agency announced that it has invested nearly $1 billion to date to recover, protect and rebuild in the storm’s aftermath.

New wheel profile helps BART with noise pollution

After just more than a year since it announced what it called “a design breakthrough,” Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) has released the results of its new, reduced-contact wheel profile.

Metra leads 34th CREATE improvement project

Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) Program began construction on Project B1, its 34th project aimed at improving safety and keeping Metra and freight trains moving through the region more efficiently.

NYCT incorporating Subway Action Plan into FASTRACK maintenance

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) began an extensive list of maintenance, cleaning and repair work that will be performed during the next two weeks, on the 1, 2 and 3 lines between 34 St-Penn Station and South Ferry/Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.

FTA issues FONSI for NJ Transit’s Raritan River Bridge replacement project

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) on Oct. 13 for New Jersey Transit’s Raritan River Bridge Replacement project.

Canada gives OmniTRAX 30 days to repair HBR

The government of Canada is giving OmniTRAX 30 days to repair and restore service on the Hudson Bay Railway to Churchill, Manitoba, or risk a lawsuit for breach of contract.

Portal Bridge replacement project officially begins

A ground breaking ceremony was held Oct. 31 for the replacement of the Portal Bridge, a two-track 110-year-old swing span structure linking New Jersey and New York City.

RTD receives FRA approval to finish G Line testing

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) has been granted conditional approval from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to conclude testing along the G Line.

TTC Woodbine Station reopens after upgrades

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) upgrades to its Woodbine Station are complete, following an overhaul to make the station fully accessible.

NJ Transit combats slippery rail

NJ Transit is utilizing its two AquaTrack machines to clean fallen leaves off its rails.

NYC Transit’s Enhanced Station Initiative expands to Astoria Line stations

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has announced plans to expand New York City Transit’s Enhanced Station Initiative to the 30th Av and 36th Av N, W stations.

$67-million CREATE project complete

The intersection improvement project at Irving Park Road (Illinois 19) and York Road, which follows a railroad overpass companion project built on Irving Park Road, is now complete, according to The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).

LIRR to replace Post Avenue Bridge

The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) will replace the railroad’s 103-year-old Post Avenue Bridge that carries the Main Line over Post Avenue at the Westbury train station.

MassDOT awards freight grants to 8 rail projects

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has awarded more than $3 million in industrial freight grants to eight projects.

Sound Transit East Link tunneling now at 30% completion

Construction of Sound Transit’s East Link light-rail tunnel has reached 30 percent completion, according to the transit agency. Excavation is expected to progress at approximately three to four feet per day.

BNSF completes Washougal River Railroad Bridge replacement

BNSF Railway has completed the replacement of the Washougal River Railroad Bridge near Camas, Wash., using innovative techniques that preserved delicate wildlife in the area.

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