World-class engineering under ground keeps trains quiet on UW campus above

Sound Transit is bringing new technology to the University of Washington campus.

Statement from Amtrak CEO on Empire Builder derailment

One of Amtrak’s most popular long-distance trains has derailed.

Original limestone saved as historic Guelph rail bridge gets major refit

Metrolinx is strengthening a historic bridge over the next several weekends.

Environmental expert Carlos Swonke joins HNTB

Carlos Swonke, former director of environmental affairs for the Texas Department of Transportation, has joined HNTB Corporation as a national practice consultant.

Environmental surveys take place along the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension route

Environmental assessments have become standard events for just about all rail projects, including new lines, line expansion, and some types of repair.

TriMet plans weekend construction along MAX Red Line to help keep trains running efficiently

Tyler Graf, with TriMet, reports on weekend construction on the MAX Red Line.

See new video of progress on Davenport Diamond Guideway project

Metrolinx communications senior advisor Teresa Ko prepared this piece on the Davenport Diamond Guideway project, and we thought you would find it interesting.

BART continues to work on traction power cable replacement

BART crews will be working in southern Alameda County to replace 34.5 kV (kilovolt) traction power cables that provide electricity for trains.

Wheeling & Lake Erie receives grant for bridge

On September 15, 2021, the Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) approved grant funding to Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway (WLE) in the amount of $125,000 to improve the clearance of a railroad bridge over a state route in Tuscarawas County.

SNC-Lavalin wins mandate to study feasibility of potential northern railway route in Quebec

SNC Lavalin has been awarded a mandate to look at the possibility of a northern railway in Quebec.

MTA announces Siu Ling Ko to become first female head of subway car maintenance

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced that Siu Ling Ko has assumed the role of Vice President and Chief Mechanical Officer of Subway Car Equipment, the division of New York City Transit responsible for maintaining and overhauling the agency’s fleet of subway cars and track maintenance vehicles.

MARTA to require weekly COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated employees

While MARTA has not joined the ranks of those companies requiring all employees to be vaccinated, the agency now requires weekly testing.

Historic Rouge River bridge to get new lease on life in the name of GO Transit expansion

GO Transit expansion will enable Metrolinx to restore an historic rail bridge.

MTA Metro-North Railroad to resume regular Hudson Line service levels Monday, Sept. 20

Metro-North is back in operation on the Hudson Line after Hurricane Ida.

Metrolink faces nightmare with unstable track in south Orange County – service suspended in the area for at least two weeks

Metrolink has undertaken emergency track work in south Orange County through Oct. 4.

BNSF rail tie project this weekend

BNSF will be working on the railroad this weekend.

Pedestrian bridge work to impact Metra Electric and South Shore lines this weekend

Construction of a pedestrian bridge at 43rd Street in Chicago will shut down a portion of the Metra Electric Line this weekend, Sept. 18-19, requiring some late night and early morning Metra and South Shore trains to be canceled or replaced with free CTA shuttles between the 51st Street and Millennium stations.

TTC to require COVID-19 vaccinations for employees

Richard J. Leary, CEO of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) announced last week that employee vaccinations will be required of employees.

BART announces additional cable and rail replacement

BART has announced additional work and maintenance on the railroad.

HNTB names Doug Allen president of Southeast Division

Doug Allen will now lead HNTB’s Southeast Division, based in Atlanta.

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