R. J. Corman Vice President Mark Boyle Joins REMSA’s Board of Directors
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. – Unanimously elected during an Annual Meeting, VP Mark Boyle will serve on REMSA’s Board of Directors for a two-year term.
Early Ridership and Cost Data Indicate Blue Line Extension ‘Competitive’ for Federal Funding
HENNEPIN COUNTY, Minn. – Metropolitan Council has released early cost and ridership data based on 2019 and 2022 ridership survey data that indicates the Blue Line Extension is ‘competitive’ for federal funding.
RTD To Begin 1st Phase of Light Rail Reconstruction Project in May
DENVER – In the first phase of a multi-phase major reconstruction project of its downtown light rail, RTD will focus on five at-grade rail and street intersections.
NTSB Issues RIR-24-01; Caltrain Train and Hi-rail Construction Vehicles Collision
SAN BRUNO, Calif. – In a Railroad Investigation Report, the NTSB detailed its investigation about the March 2022 collision between a Caltrain passenger train and three hi-rail construction vehicles.
Catchment Wall Construction Begins in San Clemente
SAN CLEMENTE – Two large rigs began drilling so steel beams can be placed 30 feet underground to support the catchment wall in San Clemente.
WMSC Issues Order to Metrorail Over Train Operator Certification Requirements
WASHINGTON, D.C. – An order from the WMSC shows it had communicated deficiencies in train operator requirements multiple times in 2023 and 2024.
BNSF Receives 2024 Engineering Excellence Award
SANDPOINT, Idaho – BNSF receives a 2024 Engineering Excellence Award for the Sandpoint Junction Connector project in Idaho.
Initial Demo Begins for Amtrak’s Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program
BALTIMORE –The Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program sees the beginning of demolition as major construction will begin in 2024.
Update On Temporary Catchment Wall Along Mariposa Point
SAN CLEMENTE – As early as February 27th, crews could begin drilling for beams to support a catchment wall. This comes a month after another landslide in San Clemente.
Brightline West Gives Next Updates to Field Investigation Work
LAS VEGAS – Brightline West’s updates to field investigation work include geotechnical borings and samplings, utility potholing, and land surveying in California and Nevada.
WATCH: TriMet’s A Better Red Disruption Starting March 16th
PORTLAND, Ore. – TriMet will have a final disruption from March 16th to March 24th along the MAX Blue Line in Hillsboro.
Metro-North’s Purdy’s Station Now Fully Accessible
NEW YORK CITY – Purdy’s Station is the third station this year to be made fully accessible for Metro-North. It joins two other stations on the Harlem Line that have received upgrades this year.
Celebrating Engineering Excellence
During National Engineers Week, we applaud our fantastic engineers who keep operations running smoothly, thanks to their creativity, expertise and dedication. BNSF team members who specialize in engineering are tackling service challenges, driving technological advancements and helping us meet the needs of our customers. Here are just a few of the many innovative team members helping to realize BNSF’s tremendous potential every day.
MARTA To Replace North Pedestrian Bridge at East Lake Station
ATLANTA – MARTA will start work on March 13th to replace its north pedestrian bridge. Once the new bridge reopens in October, work will start on the south bridge.
WATCH: Port Authority New York and New Jersey Complete $47.2MM Harrison Station
HARRISON, N.J. – Port Authority New York and New Jersey reports the Harrison Station on the PATH commuter rail is now open after renovations.
MTA To Perform Upgrades at Queensboro Plaza
NEW YORK CITY – From March 9th to March 18th, MTA crews will perform accessibility and track upgrades to its subway lines, including Queensboro Plaza.
Skanska Concludes 90-Day Pilot Program Using Volvo EC230 Electric Excavator
LOS ANGELES – The Volvo EC230 Electric excavator was used in a 90-day pilot program by Skanska on LA Metro’s Purple (D Line) Extension Transit program.
Seminole Gulf Railway Operates First Test Train Across Caloosahatchee River
FORT MYERS, Fla. – SGLR has operated its first test train across the entire span of the Caloosahatchee River after Hurricane Ian destroyed railroad bridges.
Maryland Transit Administration Receives $213MM To Replace Light Rail Vehicles
BALTIMORE – $213 million in federal funds were awarded to the Maryland Transit Administration to replace 52 light rail vehicles.
17 Short Line Rail Projects in Kansas Receive $16.5M
TOPEKA, Kan. – Through the Rail Service Improvement Program (RSIP), 17 short line rail expansion and rehabilitation projects will receive a total $16.5 million.