NJ TRANSIT Awards Contract for Brick Church Station Work
NEWARK, N.J. – The NJ TRANSIT Board of Directors awarded a contract for improvements to the historic Brick Church station.
NS CEO Alan Shaw, ‘Doing What’s Right’ – Rail Group On Air Podcast
Norfolk Southern on June 17 released its 2024 Midyear Report on Safety Accomplishments (download below), which summarizes the railroad’s organizational actions, safety improvements and partnerships enacted in the past 16 months.
Metra Awards Contract to Rebuild 95th St./Chicago State University Station on Electric Line
CHICAGO –– The Metra Electric Line will see one of its key stations upgraded thanks to the agency’s allocation of funds to rebuild it.
Watch: CSX Making Important Infrastructure Enhancements at Three Yards
JACKSONVILLE –– CSX announced this week that the company will remove the humps and make other infrastructure changes at its yards in Cumberland, Md., Willow, Ohio and Hamlet, N.C. yards.
Hudson Tunnel Project Primed for FFGA
NEWARK/NEW YORK- The United States government has notified Congress that it plans to award a $6.88 billion GIG (Capital Improvement Grant) to the Gateway Development Commission (GDC) for the Hudson Tunnel project. The project involves building a new twin-bore tunnel for the Northeast Corridor (NEC) beneath the Hudson River between New York City and New Jersey.
Norfolk Southern Selects TranSystems for CREATE Pullman Junction Interlocking Improvement Project
CHICAGO – CREATE Program partners announced Norfolk Southern selected TranSystems to provide construction management services for its Pullman Junction Interlocking Improvement Project (EW3-Segment A).
MTA’s Church Av B Q Station Will Receive Accessibility Improvements in 2025
NEW YORK CITY – The MTA announces changes in service in Brooklyn will begin July 8th so crews can make accessibility improvements at the Church Av B Q station.
Metrolinx Begins Work for New Train Bridge on Lakeshore West Line
TORONTO – Metrolinx will build a new train bridge on Burloak Drive on its Lakeshore West Line.
Watch: Norfolk Southern Introduces ‘Thank A Railroader’ Locomotive Paint Scheme
ATLANTA –– Norfolk Southern yesterday released a new “Thoroughbred, Thank A Railroader” paint scheme for one locomotive, which is already in service.
Progress Update on OC Transpo’s East, West, and South Extensions
OTTAWA, Ontario – OC Transpo provided a progress update and planned infrastructure work on its O-Train East, West, and South extensions.
Amtrak’s Adirondack Service Closure Extended to September
ROUSES POINT, N.Y. – Amtrak’s Adirondack service closure has been extended to September to allow for track modifications.
Caltrain Announces Start Date for Revenue Electric Service
SAN FRANCISCO –– Last week, we reported that Caltrain was in its final stages of testing it’s electric trains sets in anticipation of beginning revenue service this fall. They have now announced the date service will begin.
NJ TRANSIT Awards Design and Engineering Services Contract for Brielle Drawbridge Replacement Project
NEWARK, N.J. – The NJ TRANSIT’s Board of Directors approved a contract to advance the Brielle Drawbridge Replacement Project.
King George Station Reopened Following Maintenance Work
SURREY, British Columbia – King George Station reopened on June 9th after a six-week closure to allow for maintenance work and repairs.
FRA Publishes Three Technical Reports; RABIT, Ballast Stabilization, 3D Scanning Method for Crossties
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) published three technical reports on RABIT system, ballast stabilization, and using a handheld scanner to scan the surface of crossties.
BART Regional Connector Project Begins Construction on Phase 2
SAN JOSE – Santa Clara VTA officials gathered to break ground on the Eastridge to BART Regional Connector Project on June 8th.
Michigan Central Station Reopens Amid Star-Studded Gala
DETROIT –– Michigan Central Station in Detroit officially reopened last week with a concert featuring performers from the entertainment industry and a review of iconic members of the Detroit community.
House Subcommittee Hearing to Address California Locomotive Emissions Rule
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– The Investigations & Oversight Subcommittee of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology will hold a hearing this week on the California rule on locomotive emissions.
Harrisburg Line Track Renewal Project Moves to Phase 3
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Amtrak’s Harrisburg Line Track Renewal project will enter phase three on Monday, June 10th.
Joe Hinrichs –– You’re The Man!
ATLANTA –– FROM THE DOME ––From the June 2024 Issue of Railway Track & Structures.