Conrail Celebrates Point-No-Point Bridge Replacement
KEARNY, N.J. – On November 17, Conrail held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the new Point-No-Point Bridge that traverses the Passaic River.
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HART Airport Guideway and Station Segment Awarded 2025 ASBI Bridge Award of Excellence
HONOLULU – The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) has received the 2025 ASBI Bridge Award of Excellence by the American Segmental Bridge Institute (ASBI) for design and construction of the Airport Guideway and Stations.
TTC Glencairn Station Now Fully Accessible
TORONTO – TTC announced two new elevators have opened at Glencairn Station on Line 1 Yonge-University. Along with other accessibility improvements made, the station is now the TTC’s 56th fully accessible station in its network.
Union Pacific Says Computer Integration Meltdowns Won’t Be An Issue With UP+NS
CHICAGO –– Union Pacific Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer Rahul Jalali told reporters on a media day business train that UP-NS computer systems integration will go smoothly if the merger is approved.
Sound Transit Suspends Service to Repair Cracked Rail
SEATTLE – Sound Transit closed four stations Sunday November 16 to allow crews to repair cracked rail.
Pandrol China Signs Agreement to Expand Presence in Chinese Railway Sector
WUHAN, China – Pandrol China signed an agreement to expand its reach and ‘technological influence’ in the Chinese rail industry.
Upgrades Made at St. Albans LIRR Station
NEW YORK CITY – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) completes upgrades at St. Albans LIRR station in Queens.
Norfolk Southern Shareholders Approve Merger with Union Pacific
ATLANTA –– Norfolk Southern Corporation today announced that its shareholders voted overwhelmingly, with nearly 99% of the shares cast in favor, to approve its previously announced transaction with Union Pacific at the company’s Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Special Meeting”) held earlier today.
Michael Baker International Taps Peters, Reed
PITTSBURGH – Michael Baker International appoints Kevin Reed, P.E., as President and Chris Peters, P.E., S.E., as Chief Operating Officer.
Alexandria Fourth Track Project Breaks Ground (Updated 11/17)
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A groundbreaking for the Alexandria Fourth Track Project, VRE Alexandria Station improvements, the King & Commonwealth Streetscape improvements, and the King & Commonwealth bridges replacement was held November 12.
Crews Perform Overnight Rail Grinding on PATCO’s Main Line
PHILADELPHIA – Along the 14.2-mile main line, crews are working overnight to perform rail grinding and profiling as part of PATCO’s maintenance program.
Progress Rail Secures Double-Track Expansion Contract in Thailand
PISTOIA, Italy – Progress Rail signed a contract with Ch. Thawee-AS Construction Joint Venture to provide signaling and telecommunications for phase two of the double-track project in Thailand.
Jacobs and Kittelson Team Secure Planning Contract with Maryland Transit Administration
BALTIMORE – Jacobs and Kittelson secure a planning contract with Maryland Transit Administration to support planning, design, development, and environmental and urban planning needs.
POLB: Cargo Volumes ‘Steady’ Through October
LONG BEACH, Calif. –– In light of the uncertainties brought about by tariffs, the Port of Long Beach says “shifting trade policies have brought uncertainty to consumers and the supply chain, but cargo continues to move smoothly.”
Amtrak Breaks Ground on Southampton Rail Yard Modernization Project in Boston
BOSTON – Joined by MassDOT, Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority, and Rail Passenger Association leaders, Amtrak celebrated the start of construction on a train maintenance facility in Boston.
ICC Approves Rail Crossing Upgrades
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved funds for the Gessell Road rail crossing near Kinmundy and at the 100 East Road rail crossing in Galesburg, Knox County.
$1.4M Approved in Rail Crossing Upgrades in Three Ohio Counties
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) approved more than $1.4 million in rail crossing upgrades across three Ohio counties.
Amtrak Celebrates Improvements at Two Wisconsin Stations
COLUMBUS/TOMAH, Wisc. – Amtrak celebrates upgrades made at two stations in Wisconsin.
Sound Transit Advances Floating Bridge Testing
SEATTLE – Sound Transit advances testing on the floating bridge.
CN Upgrades Track From Liberty to Montgomery
CHICAGO – CN has completed project work in the Chicago region, with trains traversing on upgraded track from Liberty to Montgomery.