Governor Hochul Announces Five-Point Plan to Protect New Yorkers on the Subway

NEW YORK –– While this story is a bit out of our wheelhouse, we decided that this significant step by Governor Hochul is worth reporting.

Metra’s Homewood Station to Close April 1-May 20 for Stair Replacement

CHICAGO –– Metra recently announced that the Homewood Station will be closed all of April and most of May for stair replacement.

Government of Canada Announces Rail Safety Investments in Various Regions of Ontario

MARKHAM, ONTARIO –– The Government of Canada is making a significant investment in rail safety in Ontario.

ASLRRA’s Chuck Baker Calls on Congress to Continue Grant Programs for Short Line Freight Rail Infrastructure 

WASHINGTON, D.C.–– Chuck Baker, President of The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA), provided testimony in today’s hearing, “Department of Transportation Discretionary Grants: Stakeholder Perspectives,” convened by the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

PUCO approves in rail crossing upgrades in Huron, Richland and Summit counties

COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) today approved safety upgrades at rail crossings in Huron, Richland and Summit counties.

Limited Amtrak Pacific Surfliner Rail Service Set to Resume Through San Clemente on Wednesday

ORANGE – Amtrak Pacific Surfliner is scheduled to resume limited passenger service through San Clemente beginning Wednesday morning (March 6), as work continues to build a catchment wall at Mariposa Point to protect the rail right of way.

AECOM-led team selected by Amtrak to support the development of the $1.5 billion Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Project

DALLAS — today announced that an AECOM-led team has been selected by Amtrak to support the development of the Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Project (SRB).

STV to Support Multimodal Transportation Improvements in Washington State

SEATTLE – STV, a professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today announced that it has signed a contract with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to provide comprehensive engineering and advisory services to progress the agency’s statewide Transportation Systems Management and Operations (TSMO) Program Plan.

Maryland Transit Administration And Purple Line Transit Partners Announce Updated Opening Date For Light Rail Line

BALTIMORE – The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration and Purple Line Transit Partners last week announced they are seeking Board of Public Works approval of a modification to the Purple Line Public-Private Partnership Agreement that extends the contractual deadline for achieving Revenue Service Availability to Winter 2027.

STB Chairman Martin Oberman Slams Activist Investor for Norfolk Southern Takeover Attempt

ATLANTA –– In remarks to the Southeast Association of Rail Shippers, STB Chairman Martin Oberman blasted activist investors for their threat to the stability of the rail industry.

Amtrak Awards Construction Contract for Penn Coach Yard in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA – Herzog Contracting Corporation will design and construct a new Heavy Maintenance Facility in Philadelphia.

MTA’s Tremont Av B D Station Now ADA-Accessible

NEW YORK CITY – On February 27th, the MTA announced the Tremont Av B D Station located in the Bronx is the second subway station to become ADA-accessible this year.

March 2024 RT&S Now Online

ATLANTA –– The March 2024 edition of Railway Track and Structures is now online.

With a Delivery Partner Selected, Hudson Tunnel Project Moving Into ‘High Gear’

NEWARK/NEW YORK – The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) announced Feb. 28th that MPA Delivery Partners, a joint venture of Parsons Corporation, Arcadis of New York, Inc., and Mace North America Limited, will serve as Delivery Partner for the Hudson Tunnel Project.

R. J. Corman Vice President Mark Boyle Joins REMSA’s Board of Directors

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. – Unanimously elected during an Annual Meeting, VP Mark Boyle will serve on REMSA’s Board of Directors for a two-year term.

Early Ridership and Cost Data Indicate Blue Line Extension ‘Competitive’ for Federal Funding

HENNEPIN COUNTY, Minn. – Metropolitan Council has released early cost and ridership data based on 2019 and 2022 ridership survey data that indicates the Blue Line Extension is ‘competitive’ for federal funding.

RTD To Begin 1st Phase of Light Rail Reconstruction Project in May

DENVER – In the first phase of a multi-phase major reconstruction project of its downtown light rail, RTD will focus on five at-grade rail and street intersections.

NTSB Issues RIR-24-01; Caltrain Train and Hi-rail Construction Vehicles Collision

SAN BRUNO, Calif. – In a Railroad Investigation Report, the NTSB detailed its investigation about the March 2022 collision between a Caltrain passenger train and three hi-rail construction vehicles.

Catchment Wall Construction Begins in San Clemente

SAN CLEMENTE – Two large rigs began drilling so steel beams can be placed 30 feet underground to support the catchment wall in San Clemente.

WMSC Issues Order to Metrorail Over Train Operator Certification Requirements

WASHINGTON, D.C. – An order from the WMSC shows it had communicated deficiencies in train operator requirements multiple times in 2023 and 2024.

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