WMATA Unveils Three-Year Capital Construction Plans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Over the next three years, WMATA will complete track work that includes station closures on its Red Line starting this summer.

UPDATE: OCTA and Metrolink Continue Work; Metrolink Issues RFP

ORANGE COUNTY – OCTA and Metrolink crews have removed some tarps to assess the condition of the slope. Metrolink issues RFP to construct a barrier wall.

OCTA Update; Still Pursuing Barrier Wall After Heavy Rain

SAN CLEMENTE – As debris continues to fall near Mariposa Point, OCTA gives an update on the rail right-of-way.

SacRT Works to Repair Storm Damage

SACRAMENTO – SacRT issued an alert that service is temporarily suspended as crews start working to repair damage to its line after storms.

Sound Transit’s 1 Line Resumes Service After Repairs

SEATTLE –– Sound Transit’s 1 Line Resumes Service After Repairs.

OCTA and Metrolink Will Construct Barrier Wall in San Clemente

SAN CLEMENTE – To prevent debris from falling on the track, crews will construct a barrier wall along the rail line in Orange County.

Union Pacific Begins Infrastructure Projects in Missouri

TRENTON, Mo. – Union Pacific crews are working near Trenton, Missouri to replace 83,000 ties and 17 miles of rail.

MTA Repairs May Cost $43B Over Next Five Years

NEW YORK CITY – The State’s comptroller has released a report that details a possible MTA capital budget of $43 billion to go toward repairs over the next five years.

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Winter Weather Storm Halts Service on Coos Bay Rail Line

COOS COUNTY, Ore. – Coos Bay Rail Line service stops as crews work to clear hundreds of fallen trees along the line.

MBTA Completes ‘Critical Track Work’ on Green Line; Removes 16 Speed Restrictions

BOSTON – The MBTA announced it has completed track work on its Green Line, including replacing more than 1,300 ties and 10,800 feet of rail.

OCTA Working With Metrolink After San Clemente Landslide

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. – OCTA and Metrolink are working to clear debris from a rail right-of-way after another landslide in San Clemente.

WMATA to Close Four Red Line Stations Due to Maryland’s MTA Purple Line Project

WASHINGTON, D.C. – WMATA will utilize the closure of part of its Red Line due to Maryland’s MTA Purple Line project to perform routine maintenance.

BART To Replace Interlocking Near Richmond Station Starting Presidents’ Day Weekend

SAN FRANCISCO – Over the course of four non-consecutive weekends, BART will focus on a track improvement project regarding an interlocking replacement near Richmond Station.

BNSF Thanks Crews for Clearing Infrastructure of Ice and Snow After Winter Weather

FORT MADISON, Iowa – BNSF Crews have worked to clear ice and snow from infrastructure and reduce train restrictions across the Northern Corridor after severe winter weather.

MBTA Finishes Green Line D Branch Track Work

BOSTON – Throughout December 2023, crews performed ‘critical’ track work on MBTA’s Green Line D branch and removed 22 speed restrictions.

WMATA to Close Segments of Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines Over MLK Weekend for Infrastructure Repairs 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority will close segments of its Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines over MLK weekend.

MTA Approves Contracts To Improve Infrastructure And Accessibility

NEW YORK CITY – The MTA has approved contracts regarding accessibility upgrades at subway and LIRR stations, replacing Webster Avenue Bridge, and the Metro-North Brewster Yard Improvements Program.

Metrolink Service Systemwide Pauses Dec. 26th – 29th for Infrastructure Upgrades

LOS ANGELES – Starting December 26th and lasting through December 29th, Metrolink will pause its services systemwide in order to complete infrastructure upgrades and make repairs.

Pennsylvania Invests $42.5MM; Approves 25 Rail Improvement Projects

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced 25 rail freight improvement projects have been approved.

MassDOT Issued BVLOS Waiver to Fly Drones Over Rail Network

BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued the MassDOT Aeronautics Division a wide-ranging drone waiver.

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