Washington Metrorail Safety Commission –– Further Roadway Worker Protection Program Revisions Needed
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– After an audit of Washington’s Metro system’s Worker Protection Program, the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission found the
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CHSRA Helps Create More Than 14,000 Construction Jobs
FRESNO, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority announced it has created over 14,000 construction jobs through continued progress on a high-speed rail system.
Storm Helene Impacts on Infrastructure: CSX, Norfolk Southern (UPDATED 10/3)
ATLANTA – Class Is CSX and Norfolk Southern give service bulletin updates on the status of rail infrastructure throughout the southeast after Hurricane Helene made landfall.
Railway Track & Structures October 2024 Issue Now Online
ATLANTA – The digital version of Railway Track & Structures’ October issue is now available online.
Norfolk Southern Names Brian Barr Vice President and Chief Mechanical Officer
ATLANTA –– PRN NewsWire reported that Norfolk Southern Corporation has named Brian Barr as Vice President and Chief Mechanical Officer. In this role, Barr will lead mechanical operations across the company’s 22-state network, reporting to Chief Operating Officer John Orr.
MTA Board Approves 2025-2029 Capital Plan
NEW YORK –– The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) this week approved, by a vote of 10-0, the Authority’s proposed 2025-2029 Capital Plan.
PANYNJ To Install 12,250 Composite Ties
NEWARK/NEW YORK – Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced it is installing 12,250 composite ties from recycled plastic as part of larger $430 million modernization efforts.
$54MM Awarded for Madera High-Speed Rail Station Project
MADERA COUNTY – U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif) announced both the Contra Costa Transportation Authority and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will receive $220.6 million in federal funding for I-680 Improvements and Central Valley High-Speed Rail.
Three Additional Projects Approved for Ohio Grade Crossing Elimination Program
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Rail Development Commission approved three additional projects for the Ohio Grade Crossing Elimination Program.
$1M Grant and $750K Loan Approved for CCET Project
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Rail Development Commission approved a $1 million grant and a $750,000 loan to Regional Rail, LLC for the Cincinnati Eastern Railroad (CCET).
Rail Research Week 2025 Abstract Deadline Extension Announced
PUEBLO, Colo. – MxV Rail has announced its deadline for abstracts for Rail Research Week.
$472MM Awarded to Replace North Station Draw One Bridge
BOSTON – $472 million was awarded from the U.S. Department of Transportation to replace the North Station Draw One Bridge.
MTA’s Babylon Station Renovation Project Begins
NEW YORK CITY – The MTA announced an accessibility upgrade and station renovation project at LIRR’s Babylon station.
Ontario Completes All Stations on Finch West LRT
TORONTO – The Ontario Government announces it has finished all stations and stops on the Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) project.
WMATA Announces December Station Closures for Construction Project
WASHINGTON, D.C. – WMATA announces upcoming December closures for some of its Blue, Orange, and Silver Line stations.
$9M Awarded to Balfour Beatty for Rail Project
SAN DIEGO – Civic Communities awarded Balfour Beatty $9 million to go toward the next phase of a grade crossing project.
$3.2M Awarded for Rail Improvements in Missouri
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Commerce’s EDA awarded $3.2 million grant to Columbia, Missouri for rail infrastructure improvements.
RTD Breaks Down its Track Maintenance
DENVER – RTD crews are working overnight to make repairs along its Southeast Corridor.
MBTA’s Winchester Center Station Partially Opens September 30th
BOSTON – The MBTA announced the Winchester Center Station on its Lowell Commuter Rail Line will partially reopen on September 30th.
Broward County Releases Rail Bridge Designs
BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. – Broward County has released conceptual designs for a bridge over New River in Fort Lauderdale.