SEPTA Still Experiencing Regional Rail Delays

PHILADELPHIA – SEPTA is still experiencing delays and cancellations due to a fire at Paoli Station last month.

CTDOT Issues RFP Request for Stamford Transportation Center

STAMFORD, Conn. – The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Stewart B. McKinney Stamford Transportation Center (STC).

Ontario Government Breaks Ground on Second Ontario Line Tunnel

TORONTO – The Ontario government has broken ground on its second Ontario Line tunnel near the future Gerrard Station.

VTA Staying With Single-Bore Tunnel for BART Silicon Valley Extension

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) discussed the possibility of switching to twin tunnels. After analysis, it concluded a single-bore tunnel was more financially viable.

TriMet’s Robertson Tunnel Closes Sept 7 for Track and Overhead Wire Work

PORTLAND, Ore. – TriMet will close its tunnel under Washington Park to allow for MAX improvements from September 7 to 13.

Metra and its freight railroad and municipal partners are taking on a wide variety of projects in 2025, including improvements to 52 stations and replacement of 43 grade crossings.

Metra’s Beverly Branch Temporarily Suspended Starting August 22

CHICAGO – Metra will shut down the Beverly Branch of its Rock Island Line from August 22 to 24 to allow crews to replace the Morgan Street Bridge. Service will return August 25.

FTA Signs off on Metro Council’s Blue Line Extension Environmental Review

MINNEAPOLIS – The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has signed the Amended Record of Decision for Metropolitan Council’s Blue Line Extension’s Supplemental Final Environmental Impact Statement (SFEIS).

‘Railroading’s Heroes’: Military Veterans Share Successes at WIR 2025

The Women in Rail 2025 Conference, presented by Railway Age and RT&S, will feature a panel of railroaders covering how having a background in the military adds to their success in leadership roles across the freight

CSX Installs Track Panels Along Blue Ridge Subdivision (UPDATED 8/18)

AVERY COUNTY, N.C. – CSX and partners are installing track panels along the Blue Ridge subdivision as part of its recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene.

Tour PRT at the 2025 Light Rail Conference

This year, Railway Age and RT&S are pleased to venture to Pittsburgh on Oct. 1-2 for the much-anticipated 2025 Light Rail Conference, featuring a packed lineup of LRT professionals who are significantly influencing today’s rail transit industry.

MBTA Celebrates Natick Center Station Upgrades

NATICK, Mass. – The MBTA has completed major accessibility upgrades at Natick Center Station on the Framingham/Worcester Commuter Rail Line.

Three New Elevators Open at Queens Plaza EMR Subway Station

NEW YORK CITY – The MTA announced three modernized elevators are now open at the Queens Plaza EMR Subway Station.

Maryland DOT Awards $500,000 in Purple Line Small Business Grants

HANOVER, Md. – The Maryland Department of Transportation awards $500,000 in Purple Line small business grants. More than 40 businesses receive awards ranging from $5,000 to $40,000.

BNSF Rail Talk: Weeding Out Inefficiencies: AI Helps Vegetation Crews Go to the Right Place at the Right Time

With more than 15,000 crossings across our 32,500-mile rail network, our field crews work diligently to inspect each one to confirm that they meet state and federal regulatory standards.This includes making sure vegetation is under control and trimmed enough to allow full visibility for train crews and

Jennifer Wood Joins Michael Baker International as Regional Practice Lead

PITTSBURGH – Jennifer Wood, P.E. will join Michael Baker International as its Regional Practice Lead for Bridge and Transportation in the Western Region.

Freight Rail Equipment Market Insights with Kate Suprenuk and David Nahass – RAIL GROUP ON AIR

This podcast, taken from Railway Age’s 2025 Rail Insights Conference, features Kate Suprenuk, President of Leasing and Manufacturing, Union Tank Car Company & Procor | Marmon, in conversation with David Nahass, President, Railroad Financial

Rail Crossing Safety Upgrades Approved in Muskingum and Warren Counties

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, PUCO, approved rail crossing upgrades in Muskingum and Warren counties.

SEPTA Completes Trolley Tunnel Blitz

PHILADELPHIA – SEPTA finished its work on trolley tunnel on August 11 as part of the 2025 Trolley Tunnel Blitz.

ASLRRA Announces Strong Congressional Support for Rail Tax Maintenance Credit Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. –– H.R. 516 – The Railroad Tax Maintenance Credit Modernization Bill now has 100 co-sponsors in the U.S. House of Representatives, according to the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association.

CSX ‘Elevates Freight Efficiency’ With CSX Howard Street Tunnel Bridge Project

CSX’s Howard Street Tunnel Project “is a pivotal step in enhancing freight transportation along the I-95 corridor,” the Class I reported Aug. 7. The comprehensive initiative includes upgrades to the historic Howard Street Tunnel in Baltimore, as well as three additional construction projects spanning from Baltimore to Philadelphia, “paving the way for double-stack trains to move seamlessly across the corridor, benefiting customers, the Port of Baltimore, and the state of Maryland.”

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