NCTD Announces Upcoming Coastal Rail Service Suspension for Track Maintenance
SAN DIEGO – The North County Transit District (NCTD) announced all coastal rail service will be suspended February 22nd – 23rd.
Track Maintenance
MBTA’s Wellesley Square Station Opening February 17th
WELLESLEY, Mass. – The commuter rail station in Wellesley, Massachusetts will open on February 17th. This is Wellesley’s first accessible commuter rail location.
Norfolk Southern Completed $1B in Infrastructure Upgrades in 2024
ATLANTA – Norfolk Southern announced that it has completed $1 billion worth of infrastructure improvements throughout 2024.
Clearing the Way: Vegetation Management Vendor Spotlight
ATLANTA – From the February issue of Railway Track & Structures, one of the vendor spotlights focuses on vegetation management solutions.
Forte Construction, JV Partner Citnalta Construction Finish 68th St.-Hunter College Station Modernization
NEW YORK CITY – Forte Construction and Joint Venture Partner Citnalta Construction complete passengers station modernization ahead of schedule and under budget.
WATCH: First Week of PATH Hoboken Renovation
HOBOKEN, N.J. – Port Authority of New York and New Jersey shared photos of the first week of work at PATH Hoboken station during its renovation.
Metro Will Begin Elevator Modernization Project
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Metro has announced it will modernize 27 elevators across more than 12 stations. The first station to receive elevator modernization work is the Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Station.
Plans to Protect Rail Line in Orange County Presented to OCTA Board Members
ORANGE COUNTY – After landslides have disrupted rail operations in the San Clemente area, OCTA has been working with the community and its partners to seek long-term solutions.
RTD Removes Slow Zone #4 Restrictions, Reduces Zone #1 Restriction
DENVER – RTD has removed speed restrictions in Slow Zone #4 on the D Line. In Slow Zone #1, RTD has reduced the last restriction by 2,200 feet.
GDC Awards Manhattan Tunnel Project Contract
NEW YORK –– Frontier-Kemper-Tutor-Perini JV on Feb. 3 landed the $1.8 billion Manhattan Tunnel Project contract from the Gateway Development Commission (GDC) Board of Commissioners, which authorized the notice to proceed with construction. Construction is expected to begin in the coming months, with substantial completion anticipated in 2029.
Rail Grinding and Milling: How They Work, Where They Work
ATLANTA – From the February 2025 issue of Railway Track & Structures, Interface Journal Managing Editor Jeff Tuzik writes about rail grinding and milling.
Metra Reopens 103rd St./Rosemoor Station March 3rd; Closes 95th St./Chicago State Station Same Day
CHICAGO – Metra will reopen 103rd St./Rosemoor Station on March 3rd as the 95th St./Chicago State station will close for rehab and expansion.
TTC Awards C$25MM Contract for Elevators at Old Mill Station
TORONTO – The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has approved a C$25.69 million contract for elevators, making Old Mill Station on Line 2 accessible.
Cathcart Rail To Provide Repairs For PNWR
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Cathcart Rail announced it will be the running repair agent for car inspection and mechanical services for Portland & Western Railroad’s (PNWR) 478-mile network.
MBTA Red Line Reaches Milestone; Speeds Increase to 50MPH
BOSTON – The MBTA Red Line reaches a milestone after work completed for the Track Improvement Program.
MTA Completes Upgrades at Woodhaven Blvd J Z Station
NEW YORK CITY – The MTA announced it has completed two new elevators at the Woodhaven Blvd J Z Station, making the passenger station fully accessible.
Sound Transit Declares Emergency Due To Light Rail Issues
SEATTLE – Sound Transit CEO Goran Sparrman declared “the existence of an emergency” to seek a no-bid work order for HNTB to provide technical services.
PATH’s Hoboken Station Will Close January 30th for Repairs
HOBOKEN, N.J. – Port Authority of New York and New Jersey shares its plan to overhaul PATH’s Hoboken Station beginning January 30th.
Metra Exploring Financing Options to Repair Bridges
CHICAGO – Metra will explore financing options to support repairing its bridges, including the Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing (RRIF) program.
MTA C&D, Urbahn Architects, Citnalta-Forte, Gannett Fleming Complete $300MM Renovation of 14th St/Sixth Ave Station
NEW YORK CITY – The 14th Street Sixth Avenue subway station is now fully accessible following a $300 million renovation.