Joe Hinrichs –– You’re The Man!
ATLANTA –– FROM THE DOME ––From the June 2024 Issue of Railway Track & Structures.
Railway Track & Structures 2024 Top Projects
ATLANTA – Railway Track & Structures, June 2024 issue: Here are ten of the most impressive rail infrastructure projects across North America in 2024.
John Hong, PE, Joins HNTB as Construction Project Director
LOS ANGELES – HNTB Corporation announces John Hong, PE, has joined as construction project director in the Los Angeles office.
Maryland BPW Approves $100MM Contract to Advance Baltimore Red Line
BALTIMORE – Maryland Board of Public Works approved a Program Management Consultant service contract for the Maryland Transit Administration.
Four Amtrak Stations in California Receive Accessibility Upgrades
MARTINEZ, Calif. – At several Bay Area stations, Amtrak has completed accessibility upgrades, ensuring a better and more comfortable experience for customers.
A Smooth Ride –– Protecting Both The Vehicle And The Infrastructure
ATLANTA –– From the June 2024 Issue of Railway Track & Structures –– A Vendor Product Spotlight on Grade Crossing Surfacing Materials.
Watco Adds Verdigris Southern to It’s Portfolio of Railroads
PITTSBURG, Kan. –– Railroad holding company Watco, which operates 45 short line railroads, has added a new line to its portfolio –– the Verdigris Southern (VESO), the company’s 46th road.
WMATA To Perform Maintenance Work on Red and Green Lines
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Crews will perform maintenance and make repairs on WMATA’s Red and Green Lines from June 8-9.
Advance Construction on CTA’s Red Line Extension This Summer
CHICAGO – The CTA announced the start of advance construction on the Red Line Extension over the summer.
Officials Break Ground on Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal
BARRIE, Ontario – The City of Barrie announced Mayor Alex Nuttall, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Andrea Khanjin, and Member of Provincial Parliament Doug Downey gathered on May 31st for a groundbreaking at the future site of the Barrie Allandale Transit Terminal.
MBTA To Begin Replacement Work on South Elm Bridge in July
BOSTON – Over the summer, the MBTA will begin work to replace the South Elm Bridge on the Haverhill Commuter Rail Line.
SANDAG Selects Three Options for Del Mar Train Tunnel
SAN DIEGO –– The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) announced that three routes have been offered for consideration for a tunnel to provide a long-term solution to bluff erosion.
Talbot Avenue Bridge Reopens in Maryland Following Redesign
SILVER SPRINGS, Md. – The MDOT, MTA, and Purple Line partnership, and local officials commemorated the opening of the redesigned Talbot Avenue bridge.
BART To Replace Interlockings at Three Stations
SAN FRANCISCO – BART crews will replace interlockings at Rockridge, MacArthur, and 19th Street stations starting the weekend of June 22-23.
Crews Work To Fix SWLRT Track That Was Laid Too Close To Existing Track
MINNEAPOLIS – After track for the SWLRT was laid too close to an existing freight rail, crews had to go in and fix the section of track.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $343 Million to Modernize Transit Stations, Improve Accessibility Across the Country
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced that eight transit systems in eight states will receive a total of $343 million in federal funding to retrofit some of the nation’s oldest and busiest rail transit systems to make it easier for Americans to access public transportation.
Watch: Metrolink Expands ‘Smart Crossing’ Technology to Benefit San Juan Capistrano Community
LOS ANGELES — Metrolink, Southern California’s regional passenger rail provider, has implemented cutting-edge ‘smart crossing’ technology known as a Wireless Crossing Nearside Station Stop (WCNSS) system at the Del Obispo Street crossing near the San Juan Capistrano Station in Orange County.
Watch: Caltrain Will Suspend Rail Service This Weekend For Final Electric Testing Between San Francisco and San Jose
SAN FRANCISCO –– Most readers know that Caltrain has been working on the implementation of electric rail service since July 17 when then-Governor Jerry Brown and Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi led a groundbreaking ceremony for the Caltrain Electrification Project.
Railway Track & Structures June 2024 Issue Now Online
ATLANTA – The June 2024 issue of Railway Track & Structures is available in a digital format. The cover story features our RT&S 2024 Top Projects winners.
WRI 29 Is In The Books
CHICAGO – I have just returned from the 29th annual Wheel/Rail Interaction Conference in Chicago, and the event exceeded my expectations.