BNSF Works to Restore Service in Missouri and Arkansas After Severe Weather
MAMMOTH SPRING, Ark. – BNSF crews respond after severe weather hit the Thayer North and South Subdivisions in Arkansas.
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NJ Transit Awards Contract to Replace Two Escalators at Hamilton Station
NEWARK, N.J. – NJ TRANSIT announced it has awarded a contract to replace two escalators at Hamilton Station, one of the busiest stations along the NEC.
MTA Announces Blueprint to Protect Metro-North Hudson Line Against Climate Change
RIVERDALE, N.Y. – The MTA announced a plan to protect the Metro-North Hudson Line infrastructure from the future effects of climate change, including stormwater runoff and flooding.
RTD Updates Maintenance Timeline; Expects to Lift Restrictions Next Month
DENVER – RTD announces it has updated its maintenance timeline and expects to lift all current light rail speed restrictions next month.
CSX’s Blue Ridge Subdivision Recovery is Underway
AVERY COUNTY, N.C. – CSX states work is currently underway on the Blue Ridge Subdivision Recovery with crews pulling track materials out of the Nolichucky River.
Escalator Replacement Complete at Yankee Stadium Subway Station
BRONX, N.Y. – Forte Construction Corp. has replaced two escalators between the underground B/D trains and the elevated 4 train at Yankee Stadium subway station.
CTA Celebrates Austin Green Line Station Reconstruction Project Groundbreaking
CHICAGO – The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) held a groundbreaking ceremony as it begins major accessibility project work on the Austin Green Line station. The work comes as part of it’s All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP).
OCTA Submits Emergency Coastal Develop Permit
ORANGE COUNTY – The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) submitted an Emergency Coastal Develop Permit to the California Coastal Commission to allow it to expedite work to stabilize four vulnerable areas through San Clemente.
MBTA Installs Mini-High Platforms at Walpole Station
BOSTON – Walpole Station opened March 31, 2025 following upgrades to make the station more accessible.
WATCH: TriMet’s East Burnside MAX Improvements Project
PORTLAND, Ore. – TriMet details an upcoming project that will take place from April 27th to May 10th to improve the original line’s durability.
MTA Construction & Development Releases 2024 Year in Review and 2025 Strategic Plan
NEW YORK CITY – The MTA Construction & Development (C&D) released its 2024 Year in Review and 2025 Strategic Plan, where it reports $3 billion was saved on capital project delivery in the first five years.
TransLink Completes Brentwood Town Centre SkyTrain Station Upgrades
BURNABY, BC – TransLink has completed upgrades to the Brentwood Town Centre SkyTrain Station.
$2.1M Approved to Repair Industrial Park Rail System in Tennessee
UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. – After sustaining damage due to Hurricane Helene last fall, $2.1 million has been awarded to restore access to the Riverview Industrial Park.
WATCH: The B1M Releases Video Documentary on NEC Infrastructure Improvements
BALTIMORE – In a video from B1M, Fred Mills takes a trip on the NEC to see how the infrastructure is being replaced and upgraded.
Transdev’s Rail Division Will Complete Bridge Project
LOMBARD, Ill. – Transdev’s rail division will redeck two rail bridges as part of the Pacific Harbor Line’s track rehabilitation project.
Metra Outlines 2025 Construction Program
CHICAGO, Ill. – Metra on March 18 detailed its program for the 2025 construction season, covering station, track, road crossing, bridge, and signal/communications improvement projects along the Chicagoland commuter railroad’s 11 lines totaling
CCRMA Updates On Harlingen Rail Improvements Project
HARLINGEN, Texas – Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority (CCRMA) Executive Director Pete Sepulveda spoke about the Harlingen Rail Improvements Project during a South Texas Manufacturer’s Association meeting.
Decision Making From Software and Ai
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. – From the March issue of Railway Track and Structures, Rafael Maldonado and Ivan Aragona from ENSCO, Inc. write about using track inspection technologies to inform maintenance planning.
MTA Completes LIRR Mastic-Shirley Station Renovations
SHIRLEY, N.Y. – On the Montauk branch, the Long Island Rail Road Mastic-Shirley station has received renovations.
ICC Approves Rail Safety Upgrades in Stephenson County
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has approved rail safety upgrades at crossings in Stephenson County.