Metra Announces 2026 Construction Program
CHICAGO – Metra announces its 2026 construction program projects, including station improvements, grade crossing replacements, and tie replacement projects.
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MTA Modernizes Elevators Across 11 Lines
NEW YORK CITY – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced it has modernized elevators and escalators across 11 lines in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Progress Rail Partners With Triton Group to Supply Composite Ties
ALBERTAVILLE, Ala. – Progress Rail announced it has entered into a sales and marketing agreement with Triton Group to supply composite railroad ties.
ORDC Approves Grant Assistance for Projects
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) approved two projects for grant funding and three additional projects for state funding to assist with completing applications for federal funding.
ICC Approves Five Year Crossing Safety Improvement Program
CHICAGO – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved the annual five year Crossing Safety Improvement Program (FY 2027-2031).
Nearly $1B in Federal Funding Available for Infrastructure Projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant program, $999.5 million in funding has been made available for infrastructure projects.
NS Recognizes R3 Dual Rail Gang
ATTALLA, Ala. – Norfolk Southern gave a look into the R3 Dual Rail Gang in Alabama.
Heavy Rainfall Leads to Washout on BNSF’s Stampede Subdivision (Update: 4/1)
SEATTLE – After a washout on the Stampede Subdivision, BNSF had to suspend service in the area to allow for repairs.
SEPTA To Begin M Line Rehabilitation Project March 29
PHILADELPHIA – SEPTA will begin a major rehabilitation project along the M Line on Sunday, March 29.
CSX Chattanooga Subdivision Receives Track Upgrades
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – CSX engineering teams finished track upgrades on the Chattanooga Subdivision.
CTDOT Releases 2027-2030 STIP
NEWINGTON, Conn. – The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) released the 2027-2030 draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).
Phase 3 of Signal Work at MBTA’s Columbia Junction Starts March 26
BOSTON – Phase 1 and 2 of MBTA’s major signal modernization work at Columbia Junction on the Red Line is almost complete. Phase 3 will begin March 26.
Cleaning up rail grinding
STADTHAGEN, Lower Saxony, Germany –– Traditional rail grinding can be messy and require large volumes of water. Maurice Verheijen, CEO of RailTechnology, explains to Mark Simmons how his company developed a new type of grinding machine that is particularly suited to track maintenance in confined spaces such as tunnels.
MDOT MTA Earns LEED Silver Certification
BALTIMORE – The U.S. Green Building Council awarded LEED Silver certification to the Purple Line Operations and Maintenance Facility.
UTA Unveils 2026 Maintenance Projects Schedule
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Transit Authority announced a lineup of 2026 maintenance projects on TRAX light rail and FrontRunner commuter rail lines.
LNW Receives $27MM CRISI Grant To Rehabilitate Track
MAGNOLIA, Ark. – Louisiana and North West Railroad Company received $27,320,000 in the form of a CRISI grant to replace rail and rehabilitate track along 44 miles.
CTDOT Announces $20MM in Rail Freight Infrastructure Grants
NEWINGTON, Conn. – The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced $20 million in infrastructure grants.
WMATA: Broken Third Rail Near New Carrollton
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is addressing a third rail power issue on the Orange Line.
City of Palmdale Secures $2M for Grade Separation Project
PALMDALE, Calif. – The City of Palmdale announced it has received $2,000,000 in federal funds for a grade separation project.
TTC Operated By ENSCO –– Continuous Welded Rail: Managing Track Buckling and Stability
PUEBLO ––Seasonal transitions, rather than peak temperatures alone, are critical periods for CWR risk management and inspection planning. Railway Track & Structures, March 2026. Article by Radim Bruzek, Research and Development Manager, TTC, ENSCO, Inc. Pueblo, Colo.