Passenger Service Will Resume Through South Orange County June 7th Following Emergency Work

SAN CLEMENTE – Passenger service is set to resume on June 7th through South Orange County.

Koppers Names Sullivan President and Chief Transformation Officer

PITTSBURGH – Koppers Holdings Inc. (Koppers) on May 29 announced the appointment of James A. Sullivan as President and Chief Transformation Officer, effective June 1, 2025.

Five MBTA Workers Charged With Falsifying Red Line Track Inspection Records

BOSTON – 5 MBTA workers, both current and former, have been charged with falsification of Red Line track inspection records.

East River Tunnel Rehabilitation Is Underway

NEW YORK CITY – Amtrak began its first long-term track outage for the East River Tunnel Rehabilitation Project.

SacRT to Suspend Green Line Service for Light Rail Station Construction

SACRAMENTO – The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) will suspend light rail service on its Green Line beginning June 16th through summer 2026 to allow for major construction in the Railyards.

RTD Lifts Last Speed Restriction

DENVER – The Regional Transportation District (RTD) lifted the last of its 31 light rail speed restrictions located on a 400-foot southbound segment north of Southmoor Station.

Zephyr Rail Awarded Contract for Engineering and Design Services

ORANGE, Calif. – Zephyr Rail was awarded a contract by LOSSAN to provide preliminary engineering and design services for the Ortega Siding project.

TransLink’s Oakridge-41st Avenue Station Will Close Early for Seven Weeks of Upgrades

VANCOUVER, B.C. – TransLink will close the Oakridge-41st Avenue Station nightly for seven weeks to allow crews to make upgrades to the station.

MDOT MTA Purple Line Newsletter Released for May 2025

BALTIMORE – The MDOT MTA released the May 2025 Purple Line Newsletter that contains construction updates for Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties, a business spotlight, and grant opportunities.

American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association

394 ASLRRA Member Short Line Railroads Earn Jake Safety Awards

WASHINGTON, D.C. – American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) announced 394 short line railroads have earned Jake Safety Awards for 2024.

Selma Union Station Receives Waterproofing and Copper Roofing Improvements

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Western Specialty Contractor has finished improvements at the historic Selma Union Station.

TriMet To Begin Major Renovation on NE 82nd Ave MAX Station

PORTLAND, Ore. – TriMet will begin a major renovation project on its NE 82nd Ave MAX station starting in June.

CHSRA Completes Belmont Avenue and Central Avenue Grade Separation Projects

FRESNO, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority has completed the Belmont Avenue Grade Separation and Central Avenue Grade Separation Projects.

CBFA Showcases Rail Market Solutions at Railway Interchange

INDIANAPOLIS – Companhia Brasileira de Ferro e Aço (CBFA) was awarded the AAR-M1003 international certification by the AAR and will be at Railway Interchange in booth 3742.

Pandrol’s Fastening Systems for Grand Paris Express

PARIS – Pandrol was awarded a contract with Alstom in 2023 to supply its rail systems for Paris region’s metro line 18.

REMSA Innovation Theater: Substructure Investigation and Tie Testing Methodology from Sol Solution

INDIANAPOLIS – On Wednesday, May 21st, Sol Solution gave a presentation in the REMSA Innovation Theatre, Booth 2000, at Railway Interchange in Indianapolis.

RBMN Iron Horse Ramble with iconic Reading Northern type steam locomotive 2012.

RBMN Earns NRHS-Railway Age-RT&S Historic Preservation Award

The National Railway Historical Society, Railway Age and Railway Track & Structures have awarded Reading Blue Mountain & Northern (RBMN) their third annual Historic Preservation Award, which recognizes and honors a North American common-carrier railroad for a historically significant preservation

REMSA Innovation Theater: ERCI at Railway Interchange

INDIANAPOLIS – At Railway Interchange 2025, Guido Ancarani from ERCI gave a presentation in the REMSA Innovation Theater on its research, development, and innovation programs.

DavRail: Mud Spot Remediation Completed in Record Time

FORT WORTH, Texas – DavRail showcases its Center Lift Technique in a mud spot remediation project.

Union Pacific Details its Rockfall Mitigation Efforts

GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. – Union Pacific’s Inside Track focuses on the efforts of its rockfall mitigation teams.

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