MDOT MTA Purple Line Newsletter Released for March 2025
BALTIMORE – The MDOT MTA released its Purple Line Newsletter for March 2025 with construction updates.
WATCH: NS Rebuilds Newport Bridge in Tennessee
NEWPORT, Tenn. – Norfolk Southern has installed new bridge spans for its rail bridge replacement in Tennessee.
Rail Receives ‘B-‘ in ASCE’s 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure (UPDATED 3/27)
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released its 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, with its highest-ever grade of ‘C’.
TransLink Completes Brentwood Town Centre SkyTrain Station Upgrades
BURNABY, BC – TransLink has completed upgrades to the Brentwood Town Centre SkyTrain Station.
Canadian government announces two major transit infrastructure projects in Quebec
Quebec City, Quebec — Last week, the Canadian Government announced an additional federal contribution of more than $1.1 billion to help complete the Quebec City tramway and Montréal Metro Blue line extension projects. These investments in critical infrastructure are essential to help build the strongest economy in the G7.
BNSF Southern Transcon Buffeted by High Winds
FORT WORTH, Texas –– BNSF reported this week that much of its network, particularly the Southern Transcon which runs from Los Angeles to Chicago, has been affected by “excessive and extended winds” that often exceed 75 m.p.h.
Chicago Regional Transit Authority Warns of Drastic Cuts in Service
CHICAGO –– The Chicago Regional Transit Authority (RTA) announced this week that transit agencies in the region, including the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra commuter rail service, and PACE bus service could all see drastic cuts in 2026 if something is not done to address the $770 million budget shortfall these agencies face.
$2.1M Approved to Repair Industrial Park Rail System in Tennessee
UNICOI COUNTY, Tenn. – After sustaining damage due to Hurricane Helene last fall, $2.1 million has been awarded to restore access to the Riverview Industrial Park.
HNTB Names Sandra Bucklew as Southeast Division Construction Services Leader
LAKE MARY, Fla. – HNTB announced Sandra Bucklew is now its Southeast Division construction services leader where she will collaborate with the firm’s offices and clients throughout the region to grow its construction services practice.
Women in Construction: Be Confident in the Perspective You Bring
SEATTLE – Sound Transit celebrates three women: Andrea Mattson, Associate Consultant and Geotechnical Engineer; Lucile Chich, Public Art Project Manager; and Lani Kraabell, Laborer & TRAC graduate.
New Head of Construction for Port Authority Mega-Projects Swings Big
NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY – The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey recognizes newly appointed director of construction for major capital projects, Amanda Rogers.
Pittsburgh Regional Transit Facing Financial Crisis
PITTSBURGH –– Pittsburgh Regional Transit reported this week that it is facing a major financial crisis unless more state funding is forthcoming.
Active Construction on New Hudson Tunnel Project Supporting Domestic Jobs and Economic Output
NEW YORK –– The Gateway Development Commission released a study this week that shows construction of the New Hudson Tunnel is supporting significant domestic jobs and economic output. The analysis shows that 94% of $2.2 billion in capital spending for the project to stay within the United States.
WATCH: The B1M Releases Video Documentary on NEC Infrastructure Improvements
BALTIMORE – In a video from B1M, Fred Mills takes a trip on the NEC to see how the infrastructure is being replaced and upgraded.
L&T Technology Services Launches TrackEi™, Powered by AI
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – L&T Technology Services Limited has launched TrackEi™, a track inspection solution powered by AI.
Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner Resigns
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amtrak President & CEO Stephen Gardner announced his resignation this week.
NRHS, Railway Age, RT&S Announce Third Annual Outstanding Railroad Historic Preservation Award
NEW YORK and ATLANTA ––The National Railway Historical Society has kicked off its third annual recognition of a railroad’s historic preservation efforts. NRHS is again partnering with Railway Age and Railway Track & Structures to present the Outstanding Railroad Historic Preservation Award in recognition of a working common-carrier railroad for its efforts to preserve railroad history in the United States, Canada or Mexico.
Transdev’s Rail Division Will Complete Bridge Project
LOMBARD, Ill. – Transdev’s rail division will redeck two rail bridges as part of the Pacific Harbor Line’s track rehabilitation project.
U.S. DOT Tells Metropolitan Transit Authority That Funding May Be Withheld If Safety Reporting Project Is Not Completed
NEW YORK –– U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy penned a letter this week to New York’s M.T.A. requesting detailed information about crime on New York subways and said that federal funding for the agency would be withheld if it did not comply.
CPKC and Patriot Rail to Partner on New Transload Facility in Texas
JACKSONVILLE –– Patriot Rail, an operator of short lines and regional railroads, along with transloading and other rail services, this week announced jointly with CPKC that a new transload terminal will be built on the CPKC network in Denton, Texas.