Elevator Replacement Program Continues at TransLink Stations
VANCOUVER, B.C. – TransLink completed elevator replacements at Nanaimo and 22nd Street SkyTrain stations.
Select Weekend Service Suspension to Take Place at North Station Through April
BOSTON – MBTA and Keolis Commuter Services announced commuter rail at North Station will be suspended during select weekends from January through April.
2026 Track Buyer’s Guide Now Available
ATLANTA – Railway Track and Structures has released its 2026 Track Buyer’s Guide.
Amtrak Inspector General Reports Agency May Not Have Adequate Maintenance Facilities for New Fleet Acquisitions
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Amtrak’s Inspector General this month released a report on concerns around having adequate maintenance facilities for the agency’s new equipment.
California Suspends Lawsuit Over Federal Funding of High-Speed Rail
SACRAMENTO –– The State of California has dropped its lawsuit against the POTUS 47 Administration, regarding federal funding of high-speed rail, concluding that the federal government will no longer provide funding for the system.
2026 MDOT Grade Crossing Surface Repair Recipients Announced
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced recipients for the 10th annual Local Grade Crossing Surface Program.
Valley Stream LIRR Station Now Renovated
NEW YORK CITY – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced its Valley Stream Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Station has been renovated.
Former Rail Executive: UP-NS Deal Likely to Get Done & Other Views –– Commentary From TD Cowen Via Railway Age
NEW YORK –– We hosted a former Class I CEO to review the recent Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger application. He sees a very strong filing with acceptance likely though not until 2027. The CGP (Committed Gateway Pricing) solution enhances competition and should pass STB’s test. The network plan supports disclosed truck conversion opportunities in transcontinental and watershed lanes. Competitors are likely compelled to adapt and could eventually propose their own combinations.
U.S. Federal Government Bans Sale of New Foreign-Made Drones
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– The U.S. Federal Communications Commission issued a notice this week banning the sale of new foreign-made drones, also referred to as unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
UP, NS Deliver 6,700-Page ‘Christmas Present’ – Commentary from Railway Age
NEW YORK –– ‘Twas one week before Christmas, and all through the land, rail stakeholders were stirring, as Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern dealt their merger hand.
East River Tunnel Rehab Project is Chugging Along
NEW YORK CITY – Amtrak has shared progress on its East River Tunnel Rehab project.
Arclin Acquiring WVCO
ALPHARETTA, Ga.- Arclin has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Eugene, Ore.-based Willamette Valley Company (WVCO), which manufactures and distributes custom products and services for the railroad (WVCO Railroad Solutions), transportation, wood and consumer products,
Quantico Station Improvements Project Wins ACEC Virginia Grand Award
QUANTICO, Va. – The Quantico Station Improvements Project was awarded with a Grand Award by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia (ACEC Virginia).
MTA Announces Public-Private Partnerships for Grand Central Train Shed Rebuild
NEW YORK CITY – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced it is advancing two major public-private partnerships with JPMorganChase and Vornado to rebuild the Grand Central Train Shed.
OIG: Amtrak Has Opportunities for Improvement on HTP
WASHINGTON, D.C. – An OIG report shows Amtrak can reduce risk and improve the Hudson Tunnel Project.
TriMet Station Renovation Nears Completion, Platform Reopens
PORTLAND, Ore. – TriMet’s NE 82nd Ave MAX Station platform is set to reopen as crews begin to complete renovations.
SacRT Secures $126MM, Advancing Transit Goals
SACRAMENTO – Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) was awarded three grants totaling $25.8 million through the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Round 9 program. Through all of its partnerships and funding, SacRT has secured more than $126 million.
CHSRA Issues Fresno Station Early Works IFB
FRESNO, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to procure a construction contract.
UP’s Las Vegas Engineering Team Marks 25 Years Injury-Free
LAS VEGAS – Union Pacific’s Engineering team in Las Vegas celebrated 25 years of injury-free work.
GDC Completes Manufacturing of First Two TBMs for HTP
NEWARK/NEW YORK – The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) announced that manufacturing and testing of the first two TBMs for the Hudson Tunnel Project are complete.