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.
NEW YORK CITY – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced it has modernized elevators and escalators across 11 lines in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
PITTSBURGH – Michael Baker International announced several executive leadership appointments, including Chris Peters, PE, SE as Chief Executive Officer.
ALBERTAVILLE, Ala. – Progress Rail announced it has entered into a sales and marketing agreement with Triton Group to supply composite railroad ties.
PHILADELPHIA – William Brooks, PE, joins Urban Engineers as Senior Vice President, Director of Strategic Operations.
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Office of Public-Private Partnerships (P3) is accepting proposals for transportation projects through April 30.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) approved two projects for grant funding and three additional projects for state funding to assist with completing applications for federal funding.
CHICAGO – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved the annual five year Crossing Safety Improvement Program (FY 2027-2031).
LEWISTON, Pa. – Amtrak will begin construction on station and platform improvements at the Lewistown Station in Pennsylvania.
ATLANTA – RT&S profiles 13 individuals for the annual recognition program, Engineers Under 40.
ATLANTA – The April 2026 issue of Railway Track and Structures is available to read online.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant program, $999.5 million in funding has been made available for infrastructure projects.
ATTALLA, Ala. – Norfolk Southern gave a look into the R3 Dual Rail Gang in Alabama.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – CSX detailed the work it is doing with magnetic particle testing in conjunction with visual inspections to increase safety.
SEATTLE – After a washout on the Stampede Subdivision, BNSF had to suspend service in the area to allow for repairs.
CHICAGO – Funds for CTA’s Red Line Extension (RLE) and Red & Purple Modernization Project (RPM) have been unfrozen.
PHILADELPHIA – SEPTA will begin a major rehabilitation project along the M Line on Sunday, March 29.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – CSX engineering teams finished track upgrades on the Chattanooga Subdivision.
MOUNT VERNON, Ind. –– The Ports of Indiana this week announced that it has opened a new federally approved bonded storage facility at its Mount Vernon port, resulting in a major expansion of capabilities and enabling the port to handle its first barge shipment of aluminum.
HARTFORD, Conn. – CTDOT has selected STV to provide traffic engineering services under a new task-based agreement.
NEWINGTON, Conn. – The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) released the 2027-2030 draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).