Canadian Federal Court of Appeal Gives Green Light to Toronto Intermodal Hub
TORONTO –– Canadian National has won approval from a Federal Court of Appeal to proceed with the construction of a large intermodal hub.
Ontario Line Construction Progress; Don Valley Crossing and West Don Crossing
TORONTO – Construction has begun on two new bridges located in the northern segment of the Ontario Line, according to a release from Metrolinx.
MBTA’s Green Line Resumes Service Between North Station and Union Square After Derailment
BOSTON – The MBTA has announced its Green Line service between North Station and Union Square and between North Station and Medford/Tufts has resumed after a derailment on October 1st.
SMART-MD Members Ratify Agreements with BNSF, CSX, and Norfolk Southern
ATLANTA –– SMART-MD has ratified agreements with BNSF, CSX, and NS.
Sound Transit Begins Kent Station Parking Construction Project
SEATTLE – Sound Transit and partners celebrate the beginning of heavy construction on the Kent Station Parking and Access Improvements project.
Using Digital Twin Simulations of Automated In-Train & Vehicle/Track Dynamics to Reduce Derailment Risks
ATLANTA – From the October 2024 issue of Railway Track & Structures, this article from Jeff Tuzik is based on Cory Hogan’s WRI presentation on derailment modeling and simulation.
Let It Flow
ATLANTA –– From the October 2024 Issue of Railway Track & Structures
Transit Operators in Denver Organize with Teamsters
DENVER –– Transit operators in Denver announced last week they will organize with the Teamsters Union.
MTA and BXP Break Ground on Long Island Rail Road’s Grand Central Madison 45th Street Entrance
NEW YORK –The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) this week joined with BXP, an office developer, owner, and manager, to break ground on a new accessible street entrance to the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Grand Central Madison Concourse at 45th Street and Madison Avenue.
Watco Tests Composite Ties
PITTSBURG, Kan. Watco announced in its recent employee magazine, The Dispatch, that it is conducting a series of tests on composite ties at several locations.
TTC Restores 504 King Streetcar Service Oct. 6th
TORONTO – The TTC will begin work to restore streetcar service between Shaw and Dufferin Streets on October 6th.
Maryland DOT MTA Testing CBTC System Oct. 4th-7th
BALTIMORE – The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) announced that its Metro Subway stations will be closed from October 4th to October 7th at 4:00 a.m. to allow for testing of a new Communications Based Train Control system (CBTC).
RailPros Hires George Gorrill as National Discipline Manager of Bridges and Structures
DALLAS – RailPros announces its hiring of George Gorrill for the position of National Discipline Manager of Bridges and Structures.
Bridge Issue on Norfolk Southern Mainline Suspends Amtrak Crescent Service South of Atlanta
ATLANTA –– A bridge issue on the NS mainline has suspended Amtrak Crescent service south of Atlanta through at least today (Thurs., 10/3.)
MxV Rail’s New Test Tracks: CPT, SRT
PUEBLO, Colo. – MxV Rail has new test tracks: the Curving Performance Track (CPT) and the Suspension Resonance Track (SRT).
HDR and Mott MacDonald Named Finalists for 2024 Going Digital Awards for Driving Project Delivery Efficiencies
TORONTO –– A team of digital delivery leaders and experts from HDR and Mott MacDonald has been named a finalist in the prestigious 2024 Going Digital Awards, presented by Bentley Systems.
Amtrak Advances Major Rail Yard Upgrades in Seattle
SEATTLE – Amtrak will soon begin major rail yard upgrades in Seattle following the award of a construction contract, advancing the company’s New Era of Rail and supporting passenger rail growth as ridership continues to break records around the country, including here in the Pacific Northwest.
FRA Makes $1 Billion Available for Passenger Projects Not Within the Northeast Corridor
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Tapping funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Federal Railroad Administration this week made $1 Billion available for rail passenger projects that are not within the Northeast Corridor.
California Governor Gives State More Control in Addressing Issues on LOSSAN Corridor
SACRAMENTO –– The ongoing challenges with the LOSSAN Corridor, the 351-mile stretch of railroad running from San Luis Obispo to San Diego, are going to see increased attention from the state’s Secretary of Transportation.
Dockworkers Are On Strike, Threatening Movement of Goods Through Major U.S. Ports
ATLANTA — Dockworkers at major ports along the East and Gulf Coasts of the United States went on strike at Midnight Tuesday, October 1.