USDOT Announces $2B Investment in Rail Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation announced it will invest $2.04 billion into modernizing rail infrastructure across the country.
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MDOT MTA Purple Line Newsletter Released for April 2026
BALTIMORE – The MDOT MTA released its Purple Line newsletter for April 2026. It includes construction updates, a business spotlight, and a message from Purple Line Senior Project Director Ray Biggs, II.
MBTA’s Kendall/MIT Outbound Station Entrance Opens
BOSTON – Starting April 20, 2026, the outbound Kendall/MIT headhouse will be open for service.
Michael Baker International Launches Titan
PITTSBURGH – Michael Baker International launched Titan, an enterprise AI platform.
Tunneling Begins on Ontario Line
TORONTO – The Ontario government has started tunneling the Ontario Line.
Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority Receives Proposals for Pomona to Claremont Extension
POMONA, Calif. – Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority received proposals from four contractor teams for “Construction Manager at Risk” for the 2.3-mile extension from Pomona to Claremont.
CSX Shares Day in the Life of a Track Supervisor
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – CSX shared a day in the life of one of its track supervisors in its Florida Division.
California High-Speed Rail Authority Completes Underpass Project
FRESNO, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority completed the Cesar Chavez Boulevard underpass grade separation project located close to the future Fresno Station.
Derailment Mitigation at Switches and Turnouts: Three Perspectives
A lot of derailments happen at switches and turnouts. Many are low-speed, low-energy derailments that happen in yards and sidings. But they’re still costly and disruptive. Evaluating and optimizing wheel/rail contact conditions
Watch: SEPTA Cuts Ribbon at New Ardmore Station
ARDMORE, Pa. – SEPTA gathered April 10 to celebrate the opening of the new Ardmore Station on the Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line.
Metrolinx GO Expansion Continues With Next Major Phase
TORONTO – Metrolinx continues its GO Expansion by beginning signaling work along the Lakeshore Lines and major construction on the Lakeshore East Line.
$26.3MM in Rail Freight Assistance Program Grants Awarded to 11 Projects in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. – $26.3 million in FY26 Rail Freight Assistance Program grants were awarded through New Jersey’s State Transportation Fund.
BNSF Rail Talk: Washout in Washington: BNSF Teamwork Triumphs in Recovery
On March 20, extremely wet conditions on BNSF’s line near Snoqualmie Pass in Washington state caused the ground to give way, leaving track suspended above an expansive gorge. It would take days
GDOT Announces Notice of Funding Opportunity for FY26-27
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY2026/2027 Georgia Freight Rail Program project applications.
MnDOT Awards $4.5M to Five Rail Projects
ST. PAUL. Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) awarded $4.5 million to five rail projects across the state.
CPKC’s Waterbody Hazard Monitoring System Awarded
CALGARY, Alberta – CPKC’s Geotechnical Engineering team developed the Waterbody Hazard Monitoring System (WHMS) to protect train movement along its network.
Metra Announces 2026 Construction Program
CHICAGO – Metra announces its 2026 construction program projects, including station improvements, grade crossing replacements, and tie replacement projects.
National Transportation Safety Board Issues Preliminary Report on Union Pacific Railroad Derailment and Hazardous Materials Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– The National Transportation Board this week released a preliminary report on the March 2026 derailment of a Union Pacific train that included the release of hazardous materials.
MTA Modernizes Elevators Across 11 Lines
NEW YORK CITY – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced it has modernized elevators and escalators across 11 lines in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Michael Baker Intl Announces Executive Leadership Appointments
PITTSBURGH – Michael Baker International announced several executive leadership appointments, including Chris Peters, PE, SE as Chief Executive Officer.