NITL Weighs in on Rail Mergers
DUNKIRK, Md. –– The National Industrial Transportation League (NITL) is one member of the chorus opposing the proposed UP+NS merger.
UP, NS Refiled Merger Application: TD Cowen Insight
NEW YORK –– Jason Seidl of TD Cowen shares his insights into the revised UP+NS merger application submitted to the Surface Transportation Board (STB) this week.
PATH Will See Service and Operational Improvements in May
NEW YORK CITY – Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced a series of service chances due to enhancements to the PATH rail system.
‘Stop the Rail Merger Coalition’ Launched
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– This week, a group of companies and organizations announced the formation of coalition devoted to opposing the proposed UP+NS merger.
Metrolinx Selects Aecon Alliance for Hamilton LRT Civil and Utilities Works Project
TORONTO – Aecon Group Inc. announced Hamilton LRT Civil & Utilities Alliance has been selected for the Hamilton LRT Civil and Utilities Works project in Ontario.
NS Upgrades South Kickback Track at Lamberts Point
NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk Southern upgraded Lamberts Point Coal Facility’s South Kickback Track.
RTD Announces Online Training Platform
DENVER – RTD’s Small Business Opportunity Office (SBO) developed a training module on the Colorado Business Learning Platform.
How Sound Transit Handles Weather on Floating Bridge
SEATTLE – Sound Transit’s Homer M. Hadley floating bridge is designed to handle three types of movement across six directions.
GDC Awards Hudson Tunnel Project Construction Package 1C (Updated 5/4)
NEWARK/NEW YORK – The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) awarded the Hudson Tunnel Project construction package 1C to Traylor/Walsh/Skanska JV.
POLB Names Cesar Larios as Construction Management Director
LONG BEACH, Calif. – The Port of Long Beach names Port engineer Cesar Larios to lead the Harbor Department’s Construction Management Division.
Women in Rail Engineering Nominations Are Now Open!
ATLANTA – Railway Track and Structures opened nominations for Women in Rail Engineering 2026.
MTA, PANYNJ Begin Public Outreach on Jamaica Station Redesign
NEW YORK CITY – MTA and Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced it will begin an in-person outreach program at the Jamaica Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) station for an upcoming station redesign project.
FRA Releases Ballast and Subgrade Interactions Technical Report
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Office of Research, Development and Technology released a technical report on ballast and subgrade interactions.
PUCO Approves Crossing Upgrade in Lucas County
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved safety upgrades in Lucas County.
ACEC New York Honors HNTB With Multiple 2026 Awards
NEW YORK CITY – HNTB received five Engineering Excellence Awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies of New York.
CTA Kicks Off 2026 Construction Season
CHICAGO – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and CTA Acting President Nora Leerhsen celebrated the 2026 construction season, which includes CTA’s Refresh & Renew program.
ATP Selects Kiewit Austin Partnership for OMF Project
AUSTIN, Texas – Austin Transit Partnership selected Kiewit Austin Partnership (KAP) as the design-build contractor for the Operations and Maintenance Facility.
USDOT Announces $2B Investment in Rail Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation announced it will invest $2.04 billion into modernizing rail infrastructure across the country.
MDOT MTA Purple Line Newsletter Released for April 2026
BALTIMORE – The MDOT MTA released its Purple Line newsletter for April 2026. It includes construction updates, a business spotlight, and a message from Purple Line Senior Project Director Ray Biggs, II.
MBTA’s Kendall/MIT Outbound Station Entrance Opens
BOSTON – Starting April 20, 2026, the outbound Kendall/MIT headhouse will be open for service.