Railway Track & Structures April Issue Now Available
ATLANTA – The April 2025 issue of Railway Track & Structures is now available online.
ATLANTA – The April 2025 issue of Railway Track & Structures is now available online.
SEATTLE – Sound Transit’s Downtown Redmond Link Extension is set to open on May 10, 2025. Two new light rail stations will be added to the line.
CHICAGO – The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) held a groundbreaking ceremony as it begins major accessibility project work on the Austin Green Line station. The work comes as part of it’s All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP).
CHICAGO – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved its annual five-year Crossing Safety Improvement Program. The program (FY 2026-2030) seeks to implement safety upgrades at crossings across the state.
ORANGE COUNTY – The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) submitted an Emergency Coastal Develop Permit to the California Coastal Commission to allow it to expedite work to stabilize four vulnerable areas through San Clemente.
BOSTON – Walpole Station opened March 31, 2025 following upgrades to make the station more accessible.
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah – Utah Transit Authority announces the South Jordan Downtown Station is now open on the TRAX Red Line.
PORTLAND, Ore. – TriMet details an upcoming project that will take place from April 27th to May 10th to improve the original line’s durability.
NEW YORK CITY – The MTA Construction & Development (C&D) released its 2024 Year in Review and 2025 Strategic Plan, where it reports $3 billion was saved on capital project delivery in the first five years.
MONROVIA, Calif. – The Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority announced it is not possible to move forward with Kiewit’s final bid on the Pomona to Montclair project.
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) has approved a $705,994 grant to Columbus & Ohio River Rail Road.
LANCASTER, Ohio – The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) has approved a $150,000 grant for a new rail spur installation at Cirba Solutions’ facility in Lancaster.
ATLANTA – Railway Track & Structures opens up nominations for Top Projects 2025.
BALTIMORE – The MDOT MTA released its Purple Line Newsletter for March 2025 with construction updates.
NEWPORT, Tenn. – Norfolk Southern has installed new bridge spans for its rail bridge replacement in Tennessee.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released its 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, with its highest-ever grade of ‘C’.
BURNABY, BC – TransLink has completed upgrades to the Brentwood Town Centre SkyTrain Station.
Quebec City, Quebec — Last week, the Canadian Government announced an additional federal contribution of more than $1.1 billion to help complete the Quebec City tramway and Montréal Metro Blue line extension projects. These investments in critical infrastructure are essential to help build the strongest economy in the G7.
FORT WORTH, Texas –– BNSF reported this week that much of its network, particularly the Southern Transcon which runs from Los Angeles to Chicago, has been affected by “excessive and extended winds” that often exceed 75 m.p.h.
CHICAGO –– The Chicago Regional Transit Authority (RTA) announced this week that transit agencies in the region, including the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Metra commuter rail service, and PACE bus service could all see drastic cuts in 2026 if something is not done to address the $770 million budget shortfall these agencies face.