New report on Queens, N.Y., transit project slashes MTA estimate to pieces

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) estimate for the QueensLink project was fit for a king … if he ruled the world.

SEPTA Trolley Tunnel to close for 2021 Trolley Tunnel Blitz, July 9-26

SEPTA crews will work around-the-clock for 17 days, tackling critical track and power maintenance, station upgrades, and intensive cleaning as part of the 2021 Trolley Tunnel Blitz.

Metra to temporarily close West Hinsdale station for grade crossing replacement

Metra is replacing a grade crossing on the BNSF line.

L.B. Foster offering single-source friction management for shortline markets

L.B. Foster now offers single-source friction management services for shortline and industrial rail markets.

Denver RTD

House bill includes money RTD urgently needs for track upgrades

The U.S. House of Representatives voted July 1 to approve a massive infrastructure bill that includes, among other things, nearly $20 million for three critical transportation projects in the downtown Denver area.

Minnesota DOT awards grant money to seven rail projects

The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) unveiled seven rail projects that will receive just over $4 million in grant money.

MBTA to perform challenging rail measurements over next four years

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has awarded Advanced Rail Management, Corp., (ARM) a four-year contract with two option years for optical rail measurement services.

Additional CN capex announcements: C$460 million in British Columbia and C$120 million in Saskatchewan

CN continued announcements this week with capex plans for its lines in British Columbia (C$460 million) and Saskatchewan (C$120 million).

Canadian National announces more capex: C$445 million in Alberta and C$15 million in New Brunswick

Canadian National has announced more capital spending on the roadway.

Bells & Whistles—A sinkhole and a sinking budget

Is the path to the passage of a major infrastructure bill already growing weeds? Sound Transit looks at later project completion dates to help temper affordability gap Unusual rail movement at grade

Caltrain board of directors approves operating and capital budgets, discusses plans to restore service

Caltrain’s Board of Directors approved its operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 at the rail agency’s monthly board meeting.

Unusual rail movement at grade crossing leads to sinkhole discovery in Bethel, Conn.

When railroad tracks move the way they weren’t made to move, an investigation is necessary.

MTA ready for major track renewal project

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced critical infrastructure work coming to its 6 Avenue and 8 Avenue lines in Manhattan this summer.

MTA Inspector General ‘alarmed and appalled’ by reports of track inspectors’ malfeasance

Something stinks at MTA, and the agency’s Inspector General is furious.

Illinois Commerce Commission approves grade crossing improvements

Grade crossing improvements are coming to two areas in Illinois.

With one big veto, Maryland governor chooses roads over rail

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has rejected a bill that would have provided millions of dollars a year to rail and bus systems.

Work stabilizing Del Mar bluffs wins Project of the Year

HNTB was awarded Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association for the design and implementation of Phase 4 of the Del Mar Bluffs Stabilization Project.

Watch: Final phase of TriMet’s MAX Blue Line Improvements project coming May 15-23 in northeast Portland

Editor’s Note: TriMet is making some significant improvements to their MAX Blue Line. Below is a press release prepared by Tyler Graf of TriMet outlining major parts of the project. DCL

TTC doing track work and signal maintenance this weekend

This weekend, Sat. May 15 and Sun. May 16, there will be no subway service on the portion of Line 1 between Sheppard-Yonge and St Clair stations due to track maintenance.

OmniTRAX

OmniTRAX railroad receives grant for track rehabilitation

On May 12, 2021, the Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) approved a grant in the amount of $1,564,051 to Cleveland and Cuyahoga Railway (CCRL).

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