CTA Wilson Station reconstruction at 50-percent complete mark

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has announced that its $203 million Wilson Station Reconstruction Project is more than 50 percent complete.

MassDOT awards grants to enhance freight rail access

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has awarded seven grants totaling more than $2.2 million as part of the 2016 Industrial Rail Access Program (IRAP).

PANYNJ approves eight-year plan to overhaul Sandy-damaged tunnels

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s (PANYNJ) Board of Commissioners approved a major overhaul of two PATH tunnels damaged by Superstorm Sandy in 2012.

Two LIRR stations to undergo improvements

Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is conducting major renovations to two of its central stations.

BART’s plan to repair tunnels involves bentonite and a ballot measure

“Save the rainforest” is not a mantra embraced by Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) maintenance crews. Their “rainforest” is a nickname bestowed on the miles of underground track in downtown San Francisco that have developed problematic water intrusion issues following more than 40 years of use.

Infrastructure investments on D&H line results in improved service for Norfolk Southern

It’s been one year since Norfolk Southern purchased the Delaware & Hudson Railway Co.’s (D&H) line between Sunbury, Pa., and Schenectady, N.Y.

Amtrak names program management support team for Gateway Program

Amtrak has chosen Hill International and CH2M to provide program management support services for its Gateway Program in the Northeast Corridor. 

ACE Construction Authority breaks ground on Fullerton grade separation

The Alameda Corridor-East (ACE) Construction Authority broke ground on its 16th grade separation project Sept. 16.

Infrastructure Ontario, Metrolinx issue two RFQs, one RFP for station, tunnel work

Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx are moving forward with the procurement process to build four GO rail stations and a rail tunnel to support Go Regional Express Rail (RER).

Wisconsin awards $37 million to freight rail projects

Six Wisconsin freight rail projects were awarded $37 million in grants and loans from the state’s Freight Railroad Assistance Program.

FRA awards $25 million in safety grants

Safety at crossings, stations and tracks in 14 states and the District of Columbia will be enhanced thanks to $25 million in grants awarded by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).

MBTA resumes winter resiliency efforts

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) had extra help kicking off its second phase of winter resiliency work during the weekend of Sept. 10-11.

MBTA advances bridge replacement work

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) will progress work on the second phase of a bridge replacement project this fall.

ConnDOT prefers long span vertical lift bridge for Walk Bridge replacement

The Connecticut Department of Transportation’s (ConnDOT) preferred alternative to replace the Walk Bridge in Norwalk, Conn., is a Long Span Vertical Lift bridge.

WSDOT still has $5 million available for freight rail projects

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has reopened the application period for $5 million in loans for freight rail projects.

BNSF completes second track at Pecos River

BNSF has completed double tracking a three-mile segment that crosses the Pecos River near Fort Sumner, N.M.

TriMet completes Rose Quarter MAX improvements

TriMet resumed regular service along MAX light-rail lines Sept. 4 in Portland, Ore., following improvements that were made during the past two weeks.

SCVTA prepares BART Berryessa Extension to go hot

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA) has announced that system testing is underway on along its 10-mile BART Berryessa Extension, and it will soon begin the electrification of the third rail to power future BART trains.

Alstom to maintain Ottawa light-rail system

Rideau Transit Maintenance General Partnership (RTM) has chosen Alstom to maintain the O-Train Confederation Line, the Canadian capital’s light-rail transit system.

Springfield Rail Project takes a step forward with completed Carpenter Street underpass

Officials held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Aug. 29 to mark the completion of the Carpenter Street underpass, a grade separation project that will also help support larger rail improvements in Springfield, Ill.

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