Elevator Replacement Program Continues at TransLink Stations

VANCOUVER, B.C. – TransLink completed elevator replacements at Nanaimo and 22nd Street SkyTrain stations.

Select Weekend Service Suspension to Take Place at North Station Through April

BOSTON – MBTA and Keolis Commuter Services announced commuter rail at North Station will be suspended during select weekends from January through April.

2026 Track Buyer’s Guide Now Available

ATLANTA – Railway Track and Structures has released its 2026 Track Buyer’s Guide.

2026 MDOT Grade Crossing Surface Repair Recipients Announced

LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced recipients for the 10th annual Local Grade Crossing Surface Program.

Valley Stream LIRR Station Now Renovated

NEW YORK CITY – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced its Valley Stream Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Station has been renovated.

U.S. Federal Government Bans Sale of New Foreign-Made Drones

WASHINGTON, D.C. –– The U.S. Federal Communications Commission issued a notice this week banning the sale of new foreign-made drones, also referred to as unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

East River Tunnel Rehab Project is Chugging Along

NEW YORK CITY – Amtrak has shared progress on its East River Tunnel Rehab project.

Arclin Acquiring WVCO

ALPHARETTA, Ga.- Arclin has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase Eugene, Ore.-based Willamette Valley Company (WVCO), which manufactures and distributes custom products and services for the railroad (WVCO Railroad Solutions), transportation, wood and consumer products,

Quantico Station Improvements Project Wins ACEC Virginia Grand Award

QUANTICO, Va. – The Quantico Station Improvements Project was awarded with a Grand Award by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Virginia (ACEC Virginia).

MTA Announces Public-Private Partnerships for Grand Central Train Shed Rebuild

NEW YORK CITY – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced it is advancing two major public-private partnerships with JPMorganChase and Vornado to rebuild the Grand Central Train Shed.

OIG: Amtrak Has Opportunities for Improvement on HTP

WASHINGTON, D.C. – An OIG report shows Amtrak can reduce risk and improve the Hudson Tunnel Project.

TriMet Station Renovation Nears Completion, Platform Reopens

PORTLAND, Ore. – TriMet’s NE 82nd Ave MAX Station platform is set to reopen as crews begin to complete renovations.

SacRT Secures $126MM, Advancing Transit Goals

SACRAMENTO – Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) was awarded three grants totaling $25.8 million through the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Round 9 program. Through all of its partnerships and funding, SacRT has secured more than $126 million.

CHSRA Issues Fresno Station Early Works IFB

FRESNO, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to procure a construction contract.

UP’s Las Vegas Engineering Team Marks 25 Years Injury-Free

LAS VEGAS – Union Pacific’s Engineering team in Las Vegas celebrated 25 years of injury-free work.

GDC Completes Manufacturing of First Two TBMs for HTP

NEWARK/NEW YORK – The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) announced that manufacturing and testing of the first two TBMs for the Hudson Tunnel Project are complete.

CTA’s 2025 ‘Refresh & Renew’ Program Completed

CHICAGO – The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) announced it has completed the 2025 Refresh & Renew Program.

Heavy Rainfall Causes BNSF Subdivision Closures in Washington (Updated 12/22)

EVERETT, Wash. – 10 to 17 inches of rain inundated western Washington, causing moderate to major flooding along BNSF’s subdivisions with multiple out of service. Crews are working to repair damage and resume operations.

Global Rail Leaders Forge Strategic Partnership to Drive Progress 

Colorado Springs, Colo. –– This week, MxV Rail announced a “New Memorandum of Understanding” with the Centre for Heavy Haul Rail Research and Development organization, which is a nonprofit society operating under the aegis of Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited. 

Short Line Tax Credit Modernization Bill Gains Momentum

WASHINGTON, D.C. – H.R. 516 and S. 1532 bills are gaining support in Congress.

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