BNSF Rail Talk: New Bridges Over Troubled Waters
FARGO, N.D. – From BNSF’s Rail Talk, Mike Pagel writes about bridge construction in the Fargo, North Dakota/Moorhead, Minnesota region.
San Francisco’s MUNI About to Begin Long-Awaited Replacement of Floppy Disks in Train Control System
SAN FRANCISCO –– The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA or MUNI) is about to embark on a project to replace the floppy disk-driven computer system that was installed in 1998.
Delta Railroad Services Expands to East Coast With Headquarters in New York
NEW YORK CITY – Delta Railroad Services has expanded its East Coast footprint with offices in New York City.
November 2024 Issue of Railway Track & Structures Available Online
ATLANTA – The digital edition of Railway Track & Structures’ November 2024 issue is available online.
SEPTA Facing Possible Strike by Transport Workers Union — CEO and General Manager Quits
PHILADELPHIA –– SEPTA’s largest local of the Transport Workers Union, 234, may strike in early November after the current contract expires, with talks over a new one stalled.
Sound Transit Selects Final WSLE Route and Stations
SEATTLE – Sound Transit announced it has selected the route and station locations along the future West Seattle Link Extension (WSLE). With construction set to start in 2027, the project can now move toward the final design phase.
$25MM Awarded to North Berkeley BART Station
SAN FRANCISCO – BART was awarded $25 million from Cycle 7 Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) for the North Berkeley Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Mobility Enhancements Project.
Amtrak Advances Transmission Line Program in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA – For the first of three, Amtrak awards HNTB a construction contract for the Zoo to Paoli Electrification Transmission Line Program. The contract is for construction management support the substation at Bryn Mawr and Bryn Mawr to Paoli segment.
MARTA To Install Pedestrian Bridge at Indian Creek Station in December
ATLANTA – The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) will stop service to Indian Creek Station to allow for a pedestrian bridge installation from December 8-9, 2024.
Amtrak: Westport Station Receives Accessibility Upgrades
WESTPORT, N.Y. – Amtrak, the FRA, the town of Westport, and Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) have completed accessibility improvements to the Westport Station in New York.
Metrolinx Upgrades Eglinton GO Station
TORONTO – Metrolinx has finished accessibility upgrades at Eglinton GO Station.
NJ TRANSIT Will Use AquaTrack for Fall Track Maintenance
NEWARK – NJ TRANSIT begins fall track maintenance by using two AquaTrack machines to clean and remove leaves from the rails.
RTD Lifts Speed Restrictions Between Southmoor and Colorado Stations
DENVER – Regional Transportation District (RTD) announced it has lifted northbound speed restrictions between its Southmoor and Colorado stations.
Metra’s 147th St/Sibley Station Reopening October 28th
CHICAGO – Metra’s 147th Street/Sibley Station will reopen on October 28th after a two-year passenger station project.
Metro-North’s Waterbury Branch Will Resume Service October 28th
SEYMOUR, Conn. – The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced service on Metro-North’s Waterbury Branch Line will resume on Monday, October 28th following damage sustained to the line in August.
Sound Transit Gives Construction Update on 4 Light Rail Projects
SEATTLE – Sound Transit gives an update on four different light rail projects across its network.
Steven J. Reiser Joins Balfour Beatty
LONG BEACH, Calif. – Balfour Beatty US Civil business announced it has hired Steven J. Reiser as Chief Estimator in the West.
Metrolinx Opens Pedestrian Bridge at Exhibition GO Station
TORONTO – Metrolinx announced a new pedestrian bridge at Exhibition GO that crosses the rail corridor is open.
SBCTA Seeking Public Comment on Proposed ONT Connector Project
SAN BERNADINO COUNTY – The San Bernadino County Transportation (SBCTA) will seek feedback from the public on environmental documents for the proposed ONT Connector project.
UP: New Intermodal Terminal Coming to Kansas City
OMAHA –– Construction is under way for a new Union Pacific (UP) intermodal terminal in Kansas City, Mo., which the Class I railroad said will serve both domestic and international containerized shipments of grains, consumer goods, refrigerated products, and pet foods. It is expected to open in mid-2025, adding capacity to UP’s current Kansas City operation.