CHSRA Advances Major Construction Procurement
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority Board of Directors issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the Merced to Madera civil works collaborative design build contract.
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50 St Station Accessibility Upgrades Funded Through ZFA Program
NEW YORK CITY – 50 St 1 Train Station upgrades will be funded through the Zoning for Accessibility program.
Newtonville Station Accessibility Improvements Project Taking Shape
NEWTON, Mass. – The MBTA is planning Newtonville Station accessibility improvements to take place from November 2026 to June 2029.
OTG Selects Schneider Electric Canada for Ontario Line South
TORONTO – Schneider Electric Canada was selected by Ontario Transit Group (OTG) to provide electrical and automation solutions for the Ontario Line South.
Nevins St Station Receiving Accessibility Upgrades Due to ZFA Transit Improvement Bonus
NEW YORK CITY – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has announced its Nevins St Station upgrades will be funded by the fourth transit improvement bonus under Zoning for Accessibility.
California Transportation Foundation Names SMART Windsor Station Rail and Transit Project of the Year
SONOMA COUNTY, Calif. – The California Transportation Foundation (CTF) has selected the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) Windsor Station as its Rail and Transit Project of the year.
SEPTA Seeking RFI for Development at Germantown Station
PHILADELPHIA – SEPTA is seeking Requests for Information (RFI) for the development at Germantown Station located on the Chestnut Hill East Line.
MTA Leaders Break Ground on Major Construction Stage of Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 Project
NEW YORK CITY – Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) leaders and Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated the groundbreaking of the major construction stage of the Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 project.
MBTA Completes GLTPS Work on Green Line E Branch
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has finished the latest Green Line Train Protection System (GLTPS) work on the Green Line E Branch.
Top Projects for 2026: Remarkable Feats of Railroad Engineering
ATLANTA – Here are the Top Projects for 2026, as featured in RT&S’ June 2026 issue.
CHSRA Completes Jersey Avenue Grade Separation
KINGS COUNTY, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority completed its 61st structure in Central Valley.
MBTA Celebrates Foxboro Commuter Rail Station Upgrades
BOSTON – MBTA officials and government leaders celebrated the completion of upgrades made at Foxboro Commuter Rail Station ahead of this summer’s World Cup matches at Boston Stadium.
IO and Metrolinx Issue RFP for Yonge North Subway Extension
TORONTO – Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Yonge North Subway Extension – Stations, Rail and Systems contract.
LIRR Babylon Station Platforms Reconstructed
NEW YORK – The MTA announced a full reconstruction of LIRR Babylon Station platforms.
Sound Transit Board Adopts Updated ST3
SEATTLE – Sound Transit adopts an updated ST3 system plan.
Skanska-Traylor-Walsh JV Awarded $1.02B Second Avenue Phase II Contract
NEW YORK CITY – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) selected Skanska-Traylor-Walsh JV to deliver design-build services for the Second Avenue Subway Phase II project.
CHSRA Board Approves Consortium to Install Electrified Track and Systems
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California High-Speed Rail Authority’s Board of Directors approved a team to install electrified high-speed rail track and systems.
GDC Awards HTP Construction Package 3 Contract
NEWARK/NEW YORK – The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) awarded the contract for Hudson Tunnel Project Construction Package 3: New Jersey Surface Alignment.
Historic Prince Station to Receive Upgrades
PRINCE, W.Va. – Work is currently underway at Amtrak’s Prince, WV Station (PRC) in West Virginia.
MBTA Completes Infrastructure Upgrades for New Red Line Digital Signal System
BOSTON – The MBTA has completed infrastructure improvements along the Red Line Ashmont Branch and Mattapan Line.