NYCT brings FASTRACK back to the Grand Concourse

Metropolitan Transit Authority New York City Transit brought FASTRACK back to the Bronx on the Concourse D Line July 15. D train service will be suspended in both directions between 205th Street and 161st Street-Yankee Stadium for four consecutive weeknights until early morning July 18.

Diamonds, frogs, turnouts and other special trackwork

Researchers and manufacturers use materials and know-how to help railroads complete special trackwork projects.

The fastener fixation

Suppliers have done their homework when it comes to developing fastening systems to keep track secure and railroad budgets in line.

The spark of innovation

Beefed up R&D efforts resulting in stronger, more reliable welds.

CTA to close Kimball stop for trackwork, provides update on Red Line South Reconstruction project

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) will temporarily close the Kimball Brown Line station for nine days beginning early Saturday, July 13, to allow crews to replace track and rail system components that are 50 years old and beyond their useful life.

CSX kicks off maintenance jamboree

CSX this week will begin an eight-day maintenance marathon designed to complete work that would normally take 18 weeks.

UP invests nearly $9 million in Oregon’s transportation infrastructure

Union Pacific will strengthen Oregon’s transportation infrastructure by investing $8.9 million to install new rail on track between North Powder and La Grande. The project is under way now and is scheduled to be completed this month.

NCDOT begins grade separations along its Piedmont Corridor

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has begun construction on rail safety improvement projects along the North Carolina Railroad’s Piedmont Corridor between Raleigh and Charlotte.

UP invests $15 million in Wyoming’s transportation infrastructure

Union Pacific will strengthen Wyoming’s transportation infrastructure by investing $15 million in the rail line between Rawlins and near Rock Springs.

UP invests more than $8 million in Oregon’s transportation infrastructure

Union Pacific (UP) will strengthen Oregon’s transportation infrastructure by investing nearly $8.6 million to construct a new siding track on the main UP rail line in Portland between NE 122nd Avenue and NE 162nd Avenue.

CTA: Red Line South project on schedule, on budget

As the Red Line South reconstruction project marks the completion of the first month of work, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) says the $425-million project remains on schedule and within budget.

SEPTA to close Bridgeport Viaduct for repairs

On July 8, 2013, The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s (SEPTA) Bridgeport Viaduct, the bridge that carries SEPTA’s Norristown High Speed Line (NHSL) over the Schuylkill River between Bridgeport Station and the Norristown Transportation Center (NTC), will close

Rep. Lipinski touts CREATE, pushes to complete larger projects

U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-IL), at a special House Rail Subcommittee meeting June 10 on rail issues in Northeastern Illinois, touted the Chicago Regional Environmental and Transportation Efficiency Program (CREATE) initiative as a model for a successful public-private partnership

FASTRACK returns to the Broadway Line

Metropolitan Transit Authority New York City Transit will bring FASTRACK back to Manhattan on the N, Q and R Broadway Line beginning June 17. Service will be suspended for four consecutive weeknights until early Friday morning, June 21.

Metro-North accelerates trackwork in Bronx through summer

New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Metro-North Railroad plans to accelerate trackwork in the Bronx including drainage improvements, tie replacements, fencing repairs and general cleanup of the wayside for nine weeks from July 1 through Labor Day.

Building the energy boom

Flexible infrastructure plans and strategic upgrades have allowed the Canadian railroads to take full advantage of the surge in energy- related traffic.

Annual report: grade-crossing surfaces

Suppliers help railroads maintain smooth surfaces at grade crossings to ensure safety for all.

NYCT brings FASTRACK back to Upper Manhattan

Metropolitan Transportation Authority New York City Transit is bringing FASTRACK back to Upper Manhattan June 10 on the A Line.

UP invests more than $20 million in Illinois’ and Missouri’s transportation infrastructure

Union Pacific plans to strengthen Illinois’ and Missouri’s transportation infrastructure by investing more than $20 million in the rail line between Chester and near Scott City, Mo.

MTA plans extensive Sandy repairs on Montague and Greenpoint subway tunnels

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Montague and Greenpoint tunnels heavily damaged by Superstorm Sandy will require extended work to repair and rebuild their vital systems in order to ensure rider safety and reliable service. Both tunnels will be closed to subway traffic while work is completed.

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