SEPTA to perform switch and track crossing renewal project
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has scheduled a switch and track crossing renewal project for the intersection of 49th Street and Woodland Avenue from June 9-22.
ON Track Maintenance
Connecticut releases more than $8 million for freight rail infrastructure
The state of Connecticut has allocated more than $8 million in Rail Freight Infrastructure Program funding, which will be released to four regional railroad company projects in an effort to improve and modernize Connecticut’s rail freight system.
NYCT brings FASTRACK back to Queens
Metropolitan Transportation Authority New York City Transit brings FASTRACK back to Queens on the E, F, M and R Line.
TTC begins reconstruction tracks on Kingston Road
The Toronto Transit Commission and the city of Toronto will be reconstructing the streetcar tracks on Kingston Road between Queen Street East and Victoria Park Avenue.
USDOT awards $7 million TIGER grant to Oregon
The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded more than $7 million to the state of Oregon through a Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant to support a $9.4-million project.
Caltrain moves to elevated grade separation in San Bruno
The Caltrain San Bruno Grade Separation Project has reached an important milestone. Beginning with the first southbound train on May 26, trains will travel on the new elevated grade separation. During construction trains have been operating on a “shoofly” or temporary tracks.
NYCT brings FASTRACK to the 4, 5 and 6
Metropolitan Transportation Authority New York City Transit brings FASTRACK back to the Upper East Side of Manhattan on the 4, 5 and 6 Subway Lines, this time to perform maintenance work in the lower level express tunnels.
NRC Rail Construction Project of the Year: Utah Transit Authority FrontRunner South
The joint venture of Stacy and Witbeck, Inc., and Herzog Contracting Corp. utilize innovation and fluid communication to safely construct a 45-mile commuter rail line.
CTA kicks off Red Line South Construction Project
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) kicked off of the $425-million Red Line South Reconstruction Project May 19.
Port Washington Yard Track Extension would improve LIRR service
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority Long Island Rail Road’s (LIRR) proposal to build track extensions at the existing Port Washington Yard would immediately improve train service for Port Washington Branch customers and provide more service to the East Side of Manhattan at Grand Central Terminal once the East Side Access project is completed.
MTA to continue Sandy-related repairs through new initiatives, Roackaway line to resume
Through New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) initiatives, plans to permanently repair damage from Superstorm Sandy, flood-proof major sections of the subway system and begin the planning process to fortify the region’s mass transit network are planned.
Amtrak continues tie replacement on NEC
Beginning June 2 and continuing through October 2013, Amtrak will continue the long-term railroad tie replacement project on the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The affected ties are showing premature signs of wear, resulting in speed restrictions for New Jersey Transit and Amtrak trains.
WMATA to perform rebuilding work
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is investing $5.5 billion to install new rail, ties, platforms, escalators, signals, lighting, communication systems and more along its system.
NYCT brings FASTRACK to the N and R Fourth Avenue line
Starting May 6, Metropolitan Transit Authority New York City Transit is bringing FASTRACK to the N and R Fourth Avenue line in Brooklyn.
Ohio approves work at Marion County grade crossing
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has approved construction authorization from the Ohio Rail Development Commission directing CSX Transportation to install mast-mounted flashing lights and roadway gates at the Emahiser Road/Township Road grade crossing in Tully Township, Marion County.
LIRR performs annual trackwork on Montauk Branch
The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) will focus on its annual track renewal and maintenance program along its Montauk Branch to the south shore of eastern Suffolk County May 4 and May 6-9.
Coos Bay Rail Link completes rail line restoration, moves first rail shipment in five years
On April 29, a Coos Bay Rail Link freight train moved the first rail shipment of plywood out of the Roseburg Forest Products mill in Coquille, Ore., since the rail line closed five and a half years ago.
Union Pacific upgrading Kansas infrastructure
Union Pacific plans to strengthen Kansas’ transportation infrastructure by investing $19 million in the rail line between Salina and an area near Oakley.
SANDAG, NCTD to install crossovers, perform maintenance along LOSSAN
On April 20 and 21 in Southern California, North County Transit District (NCTD)’s COASTER commuter rail service, Amtrak and BNSF will cease operations for track maintenance.
NYCT brings FASTRACK back to N, Q and R lines
Metropolitan Transit Authority New York City Transit is bringing FASTRACK back to the N, Q and R Broadway line starting April 15.