Sound Transit Line Opens in Spring; Update on Other Projects
SEATTLE – A rail line between Bellevue and Redmond on the Eastside will open spring 2024.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison Offering 4 Railroad Engineering Courses This Spring
MADISON, Wis. – Four rail engineering courses will be offered online and/or in-person through University of Wisconsin-Madison.
North Dakota Supreme Court Upholds Previous Dismissal of FORB Lawsuit
BISMARCK, N.D. – On Thursday, February 8th, the North Dakota Supreme Court unanimously ruled to uphold the previous dismissal of FORB’s lawsuit.
Union Pacific Opens New Phoenix Intermodal Terminal
PHOENIX, Ariz. Union Pacfic has opened a new intermodal terminal in Phoenix which will connect the Southwest with international ports in Southern California. The terminal opened on Feb. 1.
Hudson Tunnel Project Receives More Federal Aid; Reduces States’ Need
NEWARK/NEW YORK – The GDC submitted its final financial plan to the FTA; The Hudson Tunnel project will receive more federal aid and reduce the need for funding from New York and New Jersey.
NS Engineering Teams Broke Records for Laying Rail
ATLANTA – Norfolk Southern commends the work of its Capital Production Gangs for laying 556 miles of Program Rail.
OCTA and Metrolink Will Construct Barrier Wall in San Clemente
SAN CLEMENTE – To prevent debris from falling on the track, crews will construct a barrier wall along the rail line in Orange County.
Examining Autonomous Track Geometry Testing and Instrumented Revenue Vehicle Technology
ATLANTA – Railway Track & Structures, February 2024 Issue: A pair of speakers from different continents discussed the benefits of autonomous track geometry collection and the advantages of monitoring revenue-service vehicles’ response to track conditions at the 2022 Wheel/Rail Interaction Conference. Development and the rate of implementation is ongoing.
Union Pacific Begins Infrastructure Projects in Missouri
TRENTON, Mo. – Union Pacific crews are working near Trenton, Missouri to replace 83,000 ties and 17 miles of rail.
MTA Repairs May Cost $43B Over Next Five Years
NEW YORK CITY – The State’s comptroller has released a report that details a possible MTA capital budget of $43 billion to go toward repairs over the next five years.
Norfolk Southern Improves Infrastructure in Ohio
CAMPBELLSTOWN, Ohio – Norfolk Southern removed double track and extended siding east to 15,000 feet in Ohio.
UPDATED: San Clemente Landslide; Upcoming Storm System, Continued Hillside Movement
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. – OCTA gives an update on the San Clemente landslide, and an incoming storm system will bring additional rainfall and increase the risk of a mudslide in the area.
MBTA Completes ‘Critical Track Work’ on Green Line; Removes 16 Speed Restrictions
BOSTON – The MBTA announced it has completed track work on its Green Line, including replacing more than 1,300 ties and 10,800 feet of rail.
AWPA Standardizes DCOI for Additional Crosstie Wood Species
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The American Wood Protection Association has standardized the use of DCOI for additional crosstie wood species.
USDOT Awards $4.9B for Mega, INFRA Projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is distributing $4.9 billion to 37 nationwide projects through the FY 2023-24 Mega (National Infrastructure Project Assistance) and INFRA (Infrastructure for Rebuilding America) grant programs. Twelve rail-related projects will receive a total of $1.6 billion; the Pier B project at the Port of Long Beach and the Louisiana International Terminal project at the Port of New Orleans are among the winners.
LA Metro; Rosecrans Avenue Bridge Now Open
LOS ANGELES – The LA Metro has announced the Rosecrans Avenue Bridge, as part of the Rosecrans/Marquardt Grade Separation project, has opened.
Pape North Connect Selected for Ontario Line Pape Tunnel and Underground Stations
ONTARIO – Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have selected Pape North Connect for the Ontario Line Pape Tunnel and Underground Stations contract.
Report: BNSF Bridge Construction Ramps Up
BISMARCK, N.Dak. – BNSF says construction will “ramp up” this year on a new rail bridge located between Bismarck and Mandan, N.Dak., according to a KYFR report.
Skanska-Fay JV Selected for Howard Street Tunnel Clearance Project
BALTIMORE – A joint venture (JV) between Skanska and Fay, S&B USA Construction, has been selected for the $293 million Howard Street Tunnel Clearance Program, commonly known as the Howard Street Tunnel Project, which includes modernizing the historic 125-year-old Howard Street Tunnel in Baltimore, Md., along CSX’s I-95 rail corridor.
MTA Approves Contracts To Improve Infrastructure And Accessibility
NEW YORK CITY – The MTA has approved contracts regarding accessibility upgrades at subway and LIRR stations, replacing Webster Avenue Bridge, and the Metro-North Brewster Yard Improvements Program.