PATH Hoboken Station Closing February 2025 for Track Improvements

HOBOKEN, N.J. – PATH Hoboken Station will close for 25 days in February 2025 to allow for track improvements and station rehabilitation to take place.

First Month of Electrified Caltrain Service Sees 750,000 Riders –– Weekend Ridership Exceeds Pre-COVID Levels (Video Included)

SAN CARLOS, Calif. –– Caltrain’s newly electrified service has attracted new riders, as the agency reports its best ridership numbers since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

NJ TRANSIT Approves New Operator For Hudson–Bergen Light Rail System

NEWARK –– The NJ TRANSIT Board of Directors has approved a contract for a new operator of the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) system.

PANYNJ Awards $1.184B Design-Build Contract to Tutor Perini/O&G for AirTrain Newark System

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) on Nov. 14 announced that it has selected the joint-venture firm of Tutor Perini/O&G to design and build a new 2.5-mile elevated

Kentucky, North Carolina Invest in Short Line, Port Infrastructure Projects

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and North Carolina Department of Transportation’s (NCDOT) Rail Division have awarded $7.5 million and $12.9 million respectively to rail projects at short lines and ports in their states. In Kentucky, eight rail

Gov. Hochul Announces Service Plan Ahead of Rockaway Resiliency Project

NEW YORK CITY – During the MTA’s Rockaway A and S Train Line Resiliency Project, Governor Hochul announced a plan to help support passengers with shuttle buses.

Ohio Rail Commission Approves Creation of Rail Yard

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Ohio Rail Commission has approved the creation of a new railyard in Youngstown.

CTA Announces Changes Coming to Clark/Lake Loop Elevated Station

CHICAGO – The CTA has announced plans for changes at its Clark/Lake Loop Elevated Station.

Metrolinx Gives Update on Hamilton LRT

HAMILTON, Ontario – As a major step in securing the Hamilton Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, Metrolinx released the Request for Qualification (RFQ) for a civil and utilities contract.

MBTA Completes Red Line Track Work; Removes Five Speed Restrictions

BOSTON – The MBTA has completed track work on its Red Line, and, as a result, it has removed five ‘critical’ speed restrictions. 

Louisville & Indiana Railroad Awarded $6M for Ohio River Bridge

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. – Anacostia Rail Holdings (ARH) has announced that Louisville & Indiana Railroad (LIRC) was awarded a matching $6,492,000 grant to improve the railroad’s Clagg lift span in its Ohio River Bridge.

WMATA Releases Shuttle Plan for December Construction Work

WASHINGTON, D.C. – WMATA has released plans for its Blue, Orange, and Silver lines construction work this December.

The Government of Canada Confirms Québec Bridge Acquisition

QUEBEC CITY – The Government of Canada has acquired the Québec Bridge and will invest more than C$40 million a year over the course of a 25-year rehabilitation program.

ICC Approves Rail Crossing Upgrades in Marion and Franklin Counties

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved upgrades for the installation of new automatic warning gates and highway grade approach improvements at rail crossings in Franklin and Marion Counties.

Canadian Port Workers Ordered Back To Work

OTTAWA –– RT&S reported within the last two weeks that striking workers at the Port of Montreal and the lockout of port workers in British Columbia was underway and impact of the work stoppages were beginning to stir up some economic headwinds.

MBTA Completes Orange Line Track Work; Removes 9 Speed Restrictions

BOSTON – With the completion of this ‘critical’ track work by the MBTA, the passenger authority reports this is the first time in almost 15 years the Orange Line is restriction free.

MTA’s 14 St 123 Subway Station Now Has Two New Elevators

NEW YORK CITY – Two new elevators have opened at 14 St 123 Subway Station as part of accessibility upgrades made by the MTA.

Sound Transit’s Eastside Light Rail Projects: Photo Update

SEATTLE – Sound Transit has released photos of projects on the Link light rail extensions to connect the Eastside with the rest of its network.

TriMet Will Replace Rail Switch This November

PORTLAND, Ore. – TriMet crews will work on a 100-foot section of its MAX system from November 16th to 17th.

CN’s Engineering Team Replaces Rail Bridge

OSAGE, Iowa – CN’s engineering team has finished work on replacing a bridge on the Osage line.

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