Railway Track & Structures February 2025 Issue Now Available Online

ATLANTA – The digital edition of Railway Track & Structures February 2025 issue is now available to read online.

Rance Randle Named Genesis Rail Company CEO

ROANOKE, Va. – Genesis Rail Company, part of Auxo Investment Partners family of companies, announced the appointment of Rance Randle as its CEO.

MARTA Displays New Rail Cars

ATLANTA –– The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) held a “State of MARTA” event this week and part of the celebration was the display of new railcars at the system’s Lindbergh Center Station.

TTC Awards C$25MM Contract for Elevators at Old Mill Station

TORONTO – The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has approved a C$25.69 million contract for elevators, making Old Mill Station on Line 2 accessible.

PUCO Approves Upgrades in Butler and Cuyahoga Counties

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, or PUCO, approved safety upgrades at rail crossings in two Ohio counties.

Cathcart Rail To Provide Repairs For PNWR

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Cathcart Rail announced it will be the running repair agent for car inspection and mechanical services for Portland & Western Railroad’s (PNWR) 478-mile network.

Grand Central Madison Wins ASCE OCEA Award

NEW YORK CITY – The Grand Central Madison passenger rail project won the 2025 American Society of Civil Engineering’s Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement (ASCE OCEA) award.

MBTA Red Line Reaches Milestone; Speeds Increase to 50MPH

BOSTON – The MBTA Red Line reaches a milestone after work completed for the Track Improvement Program.

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak Partners With Sonneville AG

RICHMOND, British Columbia – voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak LLC announced it has partnered with Sonneville AG headquartered in Müntschemier, Switzerland. This partnership aims to commercialize Sonneville’s patented Low-Vibration Track (LVT) System in the U.S. and Canada.

MTA Completes Upgrades at Woodhaven Blvd J Z Station

NEW YORK CITY – The MTA announced it has completed two new elevators at the Woodhaven Blvd J Z Station, making the passenger station fully accessible.

Sound Transit Declares Emergency Due To Light Rail Issues

SEATTLE – Sound Transit CEO Goran Sparrman declared “the existence of an emergency” to seek a no-bid work order for HNTB to provide technical services.

G&W VP Engineering Watson Featured at Next-Gen Freight Rail

CHICAGO – The 2025 edition of Railway Age’s Next-Gen Freight Rail (NGFR) conference will feature Genesee & Wyoming Vice President Engineering and Railway Track & Structures 2024 Engineer of the Year Jeffrey Watson in a fireside chat with RT&S Editor-in-Chief David C. Lester.

Calling All ‘Short Line/Regional of the Year’ Nominations! Deadline: Feb. 5

Railway Age is inviting all Class II and III railroads to submit entries for its annual Short Line and Regional Railroad of the Year awards competition. The deadline is fast-approaching: Feb. 5, 2025.

VHB Announces Two Appointments in Northeast Region

WATERTOWN, Mass. – VHB has announced two leadership appointments for its Northeast Region, Joe Pizzurro and Nancy Doon. Both will play a role in guiding VHB’s strategic initiatives, deepening client connections, and driving forward solutions to make an impact in the region.

California High-Speed Rail Investment Generates $22B in Economic Activity

SACRAMENTO – California High Speed Rail Authority released the 2024 Economic Impact Analysis Report that highlights the benefits of its work on the high-speed rail system.

PATH’s Hoboken Station Will Close January 30th for Repairs

HOBOKEN, N.J. – Port Authority of New York and New Jersey shares its plan to overhaul PATH’s Hoboken Station beginning January 30th.

Schwihag Selects Kansas Location for New Manufacturing Facility

WINFIELD, Kan. – Schwihag has chosen Winfield as a location to establish a new U.S. headquarters and manufacturing facility.

Metra Exploring Financing Options to Repair Bridges

CHICAGO – Metra will explore financing options to support repairing its bridges, including the Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing (RRIF) program.

MTA C&D, Urbahn Architects, Citnalta-Forte, Gannett Fleming Complete $300MM Renovation of 14th St/Sixth Ave Station

NEW YORK CITY – The 14th Street Sixth Avenue subway station is now fully accessible following a $300 million renovation.

Evertrak Partners With SCOA to Boost Railroad Tie Production

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Evertrak has partnered with Sumitomo Corporation of Americas (SCOA). This partnership includes the SCOA investing in Evertrak and allows Evertrak to expand its production capabilities and scale operations.

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