TransLink’s Oakridge-41st Avenue Station Will Close Early for Seven Weeks of Upgrades

VANCOUVER, B.C. – TransLink will close the Oakridge-41st Avenue Station nightly for seven weeks to allow crews to make upgrades to the station.

Selma Union Station Receives Waterproofing and Copper Roofing Improvements

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Western Specialty Contractor has finished improvements at the historic Selma Union Station.

TriMet To Begin Major Renovation on NE 82nd Ave MAX Station

PORTLAND, Ore. – TriMet will begin a major renovation project on its NE 82nd Ave MAX station starting in June.

DavRail: Mud Spot Remediation Completed in Record Time

FORT WORTH, Texas – DavRail showcases its Center Lift Technique in a mud spot remediation project.

Union Pacific Details its Rockfall Mitigation Efforts

GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. – Union Pacific’s Inside Track focuses on the efforts of its rockfall mitigation teams.

‘Torrential Rainfall’ Affects Service in CSX Subdivisions

CUMBERLAND, Md. – Severe weather on Tuesday, May 13th led to shipment delays for CSX across Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

Historic Lancaster Station Receiving Upgrades and Repairs

LANCASTER, Pa. – Amtrak gave an update on improvements being made at Lancaster Station in Pennsylvania.

OCTA Gives San Clemente Update; Crews Place Riprap to Protect Line

SAN CLEMENTE – In the second week of emergency work, crews have begun placing riprap in Areas 1 and 2, and OCTA has acquired a permit to construct a catchment wall.

Amtrak President Roger Harris Writes to Gov. Hochul, ERT Project Delayed to May 23rd

NEW YORK CITY – After N.Y. Governor Hochul wrote to Amtrak urging it to shift to a repair-in-place method for its East River Tunnel Rehab project, Amtrak President Roger Harris responded with an update on the project.

After Infrastructure Upgrades, NS Coal Train 702 Runs Through Alabama

PARRISH, Ala. – Norfolk Southern announced its trains are now operating on the Berry Branch in Alabama.

Better Track Geometry Through Better Ballast Maintenance

ATLANTA – From the May 2025 issue of Railway Track & Structures, Jeff Tuzik writes about track geometry based on a Wheel/Rail Interaction presentation.

San Clemente Emergency Work: Week One Progress

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. – OCTA has begun maintenance work to stabilize the track in San Clemente.

Passenger Service Temporarily Suspended as Crews Work in San Clemente

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. – Metrolink and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service will be suspended for six weeks starting Monday, April 28th. During this six-week closure, crews will work on emergency construction to stabilize the track.

Sound Transit: Back on Track: Extended Shutdown Allowed Crews to Replace 600 Feet of Worn-Out Rail

SEATTLE – From Sound Transit, The Platform details the recent work performed south of International District/Chinatown Station from April 14th – 23rd.

RTD Lifts D, H, R Line Speed Restrictions; Will Perform Maintenance on A Line Starting April 26th

DENVER – The Regional Transportation District (RTD) announced it has eliminated speed restrictions on its D, H, and R lines and will complete important maintenance work on the A Line between Denver Airport and Union Stations from April 26th to May 8th.

ST&T’s 30-member team has an “unwavering commitment to safety,” according to owner CPKC, and has increased output from 460,000 ties in 2022 to more than 700,000 in 2024.

ST&T Marks Safety Milestone

Vivian, La.-based Superior Tie and Timber (ST&T) has celebrated 2,500 days without an injury, according to owner Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC). ST&T “holds the unique position of being the only crosstie

OCTA Board of Directors Authorizes Emergency Actions for San Clemente

ORANGE COUNTY – The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Board of Directors authorized emergency actions to stabilize track in San Clemente.

TriMet Constructs Temporary Platform Ahead of NE 82nd Ave MAX Station Construction

PORTLAND, Ore. – On April 15th, TriMet began the first phase of a major renovation on the NE 82nd Ave MAX Station. Crews will construct a temporary MAX platform that will be open to the public this summer.

Metro-North Breakneck Ridge Station Will Close for Two Years

COLD SPRING, N.Y. – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and Highlands Fjord Trail Inc. (HHFT) announced the Breakneck Ridge station will close on April 21st for two years to allow for construction on the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail.

RTD Working to Complete Track Circuit Repairs on L Line

DENVER – RTD announced it suspended service on its L Line to allow crews time to complete track circuit repairs on the Welton corridor.

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