WATCH: Second Week of PATH Hoboken Renovation

HOBOKEN, N.J. – Port Authority of New York and New Jersey have shared progress photos and video showing the second week of work completed at PATH Hoboken Station

Extreme Cold Causes Broken Rail on BNSF Line

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – Metra says crews were working to make emergency repairs after the extreme cold temperatures caused broken rails.

NCTD Announces Upcoming Coastal Rail Service Suspension for Track Maintenance

SAN DIEGO – The North County Transit District (NCTD) announced all coastal rail service will be suspended February 22nd – 23rd.

Union Pacific Continues Transferring Commuter Rail Services to Metra

OMAHA –– Union Pacific is working closely with Metra to finalize the safe and seamless transfer of commuter rail services on three lines in the Chicago metropolitan area: the Union Pacific North, Northwest, and West Lines.

MBTA’s Wellesley Square Station Opening February 17th

WELLESLEY, Mass. – The commuter rail station in Wellesley, Massachusetts will open on February 17th. This is Wellesley’s first accessible commuter rail location.

Bill Proposed To Stop Spending on BLE Until SWLRT Opens in 2027

MINNEAPOLIS – A bill has been proposed to halt spending on the Blue Line Extension until the Southwest LRT has opened for service.

Amtrak

Sound Transit Commuter Train Cancellations: Amtrak Responds

SEATTLE –– As RT&S reported yesterday, Sound Transit issued a service alert indicating that nearly all trains on the S line had been delayed or cancelled “due to preventative maintenance scheduling issues with Amtrak.”

Sound Transit Cancels Morning Commuter Service

SEATTLE –– Sound Transit announced this morning that all Sounder S Line commuter service for the morning rush would be canceled.

Forte Construction, JV Partner Citnalta Construction Finish 68th St.-Hunter College Station Modernization

NEW YORK CITY – Forte Construction and Joint Venture Partner Citnalta Construction complete passengers station modernization ahead of schedule and under budget.

WATCH: First Week of PATH Hoboken Renovation

HOBOKEN, N.J. – Port Authority of New York and New Jersey shared photos of the first week of work at PATH Hoboken station during its renovation.

Metro Will Begin Elevator Modernization Project

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Metro has announced it will modernize 27 elevators across more than 12 stations. The first station to receive elevator modernization work is the Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Station.

Plans to Protect Rail Line in Orange County Presented to OCTA Board Members

ORANGE COUNTY – After landslides have disrupted rail operations in the San Clemente area, OCTA has been working with the community and its partners to seek long-term solutions.

RTD Removes Slow Zone #4 Restrictions, Reduces Zone #1 Restriction

DENVER – RTD has removed speed restrictions in Slow Zone #4 on the D Line. In Slow Zone #1, RTD has reduced the last restriction by 2,200 feet.

LA Metro Updates Prequalification Rules

LOS ANGELES – Metro announced it will change its prequalification rules for certain contracts valued at $500,000 or less.

Metra Reopens 103rd St./Rosemoor Station March 3rd; Closes 95th St./Chicago State Station Same Day

CHICAGO – Metra will reopen 103rd St./Rosemoor Station on March 3rd as the 95th St./Chicago State station will close for rehab and expansion.

CHSRA Completes Fargo Avenue Overcrossing

KINGS COUNTY, Calif. – CHSRA has completed the Fargo Avenue overcrossing in Kings County.

MARTA Displays New Rail Cars

ATLANTA –– The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) held a “State of MARTA” event this week and part of the celebration was the display of new railcars at the system’s Lindbergh Center Station.

TTC Awards C$25MM Contract for Elevators at Old Mill Station

TORONTO – The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has approved a C$25.69 million contract for elevators, making Old Mill Station on Line 2 accessible.

MBTA Red Line Reaches Milestone; Speeds Increase to 50MPH

BOSTON – The MBTA Red Line reaches a milestone after work completed for the Track Improvement Program.

MTA Completes Upgrades at Woodhaven Blvd J Z Station

NEW YORK CITY – The MTA announced it has completed two new elevators at the Woodhaven Blvd J Z Station, making the passenger station fully accessible.

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