WASHINGTON, D.C. ––The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is initiating a Safety Management Inspection (SMI) of the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) State Safety Oversight (SSO) program for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) rail transit system. The aim, it reported March 17, is “to identify the root causes of longstanding deficiencies in IDOT’s safety oversight,”
CHICAGO – The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) held a groundbreaking ceremony as it begins major accessibility project work on the Austin Green Line station. The work comes as part of it’s All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP).
CHICAGO – The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) announced it has completed planned work in 2024 as part of its Refresh & Renew program.
Railway Age and Railway Track & Structures on Nov. 5-6 returned to Chicago for our second-annual in-person Women in Rail Conference featuring trailblazing women and their allies, who are influencing today’s freight, passenger and transit rail industry.
CHICAGO –– The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) recently announced details of the fall rail service schedule, which will result in added services along all eight rail lines, across all days of the week – the equivalent of a 20 percent increase in scheduled weekly roundtrips.
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The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has selected three prequalified teams to submit proposals for the $3.6 billion Red Line project to extend rapid transit service 5.6 miles to Chicago’s Far South Side.
The Chicago Transit Board has approved the awarding of a contract for the first stage of work outlined as part of a new, progressive design-build contract that will provide up to $19 million in repairs and improvements for the Western Brown Line station, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) reported on April 12.
As part of its continued efforts to provide a welcoming environment for all customers, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) this week entered into an agreement with the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) for additional outreach and support services to be provided to riders who are unsheltered, as well as those grappling with mental health and substance abuse.
Walsh Construction and Fluor Corporation perform drilled shaft installation during a shutdown of Lawrence Avenue in Chicago, part of the Lawrence-to-Bryn Mawr portion of the Red-Purple Modernization.
The Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) Red Line Extension (RLE) project, which will be one of the most critical and transformative investments for Chicago’s Far South Side communities and benefitting the entire city of Chicago, is one step closer to becoming reality.
Railway Track & Structures magazine takes a closer look at four rail projects going on this year.
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a $912.1 million award of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).
As part of the ongoing Your New Blue (YNB) O’Hare Branch Signal Upgrade project, which is now entering its final phase, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is alerting travelers to upcoming, reoccurring weekend-only project work that will require overnight lane closures of the Kennedy Expressway (I-190) near O’Hare International Airport, and operation of a shuttle train between the O’Hare and Rosemont Blue Line stations.
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced the award of approximately $11 million to 20 projects in 12 states to support comprehensive planning efforts to improve access to public transportation.
Bids rejected for South Shore Line Double Track project Stage A of CTA’s modernization project is ready to begin The government of Canada provides an update on Lac-Mégantic rail bypass project It’s
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is getting ready to enter the construction phase of the Lawrence-Bryn Mawr Modernization Project, which is part of the Red and Purple Line Modernization Program.
MTA’s next-generation signaling system is no match for COVID-19; delays push back completion dates New York State Comptroller says MTA debt levels threaten capital program CTA announces sweeping Red and Purple Line
Chicago Transit Authority is beginning work to replace 100-year-old infrastructure.
This week’s lead video is something we posted earlier in the week, but it is worth a second showing. The below video is a June update on construction progress for California’s high-speed
