CN’s Western Region Production Team Reaches Two Years Injury-Free
HOPE, British Columbia – CN’s Western Region production team has reached two years without injuries.
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MTA Construction & Development Releases 2026 Strategic Plan
NEW YORK CITY – MTA Construction & Development has released its Year in Review and Strategic Plan. In it, C&D says it has generated $1.2 billion in savings in 2025.
STV Completes Design of First Six TriMet Substation Replacements
PORTLAND, Ore. – STV announced it has completed designs for the first six traction power substations under TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project.
Blizzard Conditions Necessitate Winter Maintenance Across Northeast
NEW YORK CITY – Metropolitan Transportation Authority, NJ Transit, and SEPTA have suspended services due to the severe winter weather.
YARDS Project Will Restore Railroad Yards in Four States
STOCKTON, Calif. – The Yard Area Rail Decongestion and Safety project (YARDS) will rehabilitate and restore railroad yards on five railroads in four states.
UP Rail Gang 9001 Completes Rail Replacement Project in Arizona
AZTEC, Ariz. – Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena visited Engineering Rail Gang 9001 in Arizona where the team finished a major rail replacement project.
Lack of Screws Led to Metrolinx Derailment
TORONTO – An investigation found a lack of track screws led to the derailment of a Metrolinx GO Train earlier this month.
ICC Approves Nearly $1M in Crossing Upgrades
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved almost $1 million in upgrades for three crossings along BNSF’s track in Carroll and Ogle counties.
Jacobs Selected for San Dieguito Lagoon Double Track Project
DALLAS – The San Diego Association of Governments selected Jacobs to manage construction of the San Dieguito Lagoon Double Track and Special Events Platform project.
ICF Awarded $21MM Contract for Diridon Station Redevelopment Project
RESTON, Va. – ICF was awarded a $21 million contract for the Diridon Station Redevelopment Project in San Jose, California.
SEDA-COG Joint Rail Authority Awarded $2M for Railroad Bridge Rehabilitation
LEWISBURG, Pa. – The SEDA-COG Joint Rail Authority (JRA) was awarded $2 million from the PennDOT’s Rail Transportation Assistance Program (RTAP).
CTDOT Releases $15B Five-Year Capital Plan
NEWINGTON, Conn. – The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) published a five-year Capital Plan that includes more than $15 billion in transportation projects.
NTSB Determines Probable Cause for BNSF M/w Employee Fatality
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released the final report for its investigation of the Nov. 4, 2024, accident involving a BNSF maintenance-of-way (m/w) employee who was fatally struck by a BNSF freight train while driving a welding truck across a highway/rail grade crossing near New Rockford, N.Dak.
NCDOT’s Rail Division Invests $16.3MM
RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Rail Division announced a $16.3 million investment into its rail infrastructure.
PennDOT Invests $53MM in 30 Rail Improvement Projects
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced a $53 million investment toward 30 rail projects.
CSX Removes Forest Hill Rail Diamond (Updated 1/21)
CHICAGO – CSX has removed the Forest Hill rail diamond in Chicago.
R. J. Corman Completes Rail Scale Rehab in Illinois
ROBINSON, Ill. – R. J. Corman announced it finished rail scale rehabilitation for Rain Carbon Inc in Illinois.
UP’s Robotic Welding Technology in Track Maintenance
OMAHA, Neb. – Union Pacific is utilizing robotic welding technology for track maintenance.
CSX Upgrades Willard Yard
WILLARD, Ohio – CSX completed infrastructure upgrades at Willard Yard in Ohio.
MTA Service Changes Announced for Switch Replacement Project
NEW YORK CITY – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced service changes will take place on the 4 and 5 subway lines to allow for a switch replacement project.