CHSRA Completes Avenue 88 Grade Separation Project
TULARE COUNTY, Calif. – CHSRA announced August 21 the completion of the Avenue 88 grade separation in Tulare County.
CHSRA To Hold Industry Outreach Event for Planned Procurement on Sept. 3
FRESNO, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority will hold a Fresno Station Early Works Industry Outreach event on Wednesday, Sept. 3.
R.J. Corman Emergency Divisions Respond to BNSF Recovery Efforts After June Derecho
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. – R.J. Corman Railroad Services’ Emergency Divisions were deployed to help BNSF with recovery after a derecho swept through North Dakota on June 21, 2025 and blew over 832 empty hopper cars.
MDOT MTA Purple Line Newsletter Released for August 2025
BALTIMORE – The MDOT MTA released the August 2025 Purple Line newsletter. It includes construction updates, a business spotlight, and a testing update.
STV Celebrates Moreno Valley/March Field Station Upgrades
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. – STV announced on Aug. 20 the completion of the Moreno Valley/March Field Metrolink Station Improvement Project.
Manufacturing of TBMs That Will Build Tunnel Under Hudson River Almost Complete
NEWARK/NEW YORK – The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) announced on Aug. 20 the tunnel boring machines that will build the first mile of the new rail tunnel under the Hudson River are almost complete.
Federal Transit Administration Threatens to Withhold MTA Funding Due to Alleged Failure to Address Safety Risks After Worker Death
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Transit Administration this week issued a final warning letter to Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s New York City Transit regarding safety risks for track maintenance workers.
Amtrak Awards Three Design-Build Contracts for East Coast Rail Yard Modernization Projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Amtrak has awarded design-build contracts for three rail yard modernization projects located along the Northeast Corridor (NEC).
R. J. Corman Railroad Group Appoints Justin Broyles as President & CEO
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. – R. J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC announced the appointment effective immediately after Justin Broyles had been serving as interim president and CEO since June.
MDOT MTA Shares Purple Line Progress
BALTIMORE – The MDOT MTA published a video highlighting the progress made on its Purple Line at Piney Branch and University Boulevard.
28-Car Derailment in North Carolina; CSX Investigating Cause (UPDATED 8/20)
ENFIELD, N.C. – CSX is temporarily rerouting trains after a derailment occurred on Sunday, August 17 in Enfield, North Carolina.
MTA Approves Tunnel-Boring Contract for Second Avenue Subway Project
NEW YORK CITY – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) approved a tunnel-boring contract for the Second Avenue Subway project.
Patriot Rail’s Engineering Team Celebrates EPIC Project Milestone
ELKHART, Ind. – Patriot Rail’s Engineering team celebrated the grand opening of a railroad crossing at Blazer Blvd.
SEPTA Still Experiencing Regional Rail Delays
PHILADELPHIA – SEPTA is still experiencing delays and cancellations due to a fire at Paoli Station last month.
CTDOT Issues RFP Request for Stamford Transportation Center
STAMFORD, Conn. – The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Stewart B. McKinney Stamford Transportation Center (STC).
Transit Fiscal Cliff –– SEPTA is Planning Service Cuts and Fare Increases to Avoid Falling Off
PHILADELPHIA –– Railway Age and RT&S have been reporting for some time on the looming fiscal crisis about to befall many transit agencies in the country as money provided to survive the fallout from the COVID pandemic is about to run out.
Grayland Station is now open on Metra, and Agency Dedicates New Bridge Over Milwaukee Avenue
CHICAGO –– This week, Metra and local officials gathered to celebrate the reconstruction of Grayland Station and the replacement of an adjacent bridge over Milwaukee Avenue on the North Side of Chicago which had been in service since 1899.
Ontario Government Breaks Ground on Second Ontario Line Tunnel
TORONTO – The Ontario government has broken ground on its second Ontario Line tunnel near the future Gerrard Station.
VTA Staying With Single-Bore Tunnel for BART Silicon Valley Extension
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) discussed the possibility of switching to twin tunnels. After analysis, it concluded a single-bore tunnel was more financially viable.
TriMet’s Robertson Tunnel Closes Sept 7 for Track and Overhead Wire Work
PORTLAND, Ore. – TriMet will close its tunnel under Washington Park to allow for MAX improvements from September 7 to 13.