Sound Transit Declares Emergency Due To Light Rail Issues
SEATTLE – Sound Transit CEO Goran Sparrman declared “the existence of an emergency” to seek a no-bid work order for HNTB to provide technical services.
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California High-Speed Rail Investment Generates $22B in Economic Activity
SACRAMENTO – California High Speed Rail Authority released the 2024 Economic Impact Analysis Report that highlights the benefits of its work on the high-speed rail system.
PATH’s Hoboken Station Will Close January 30th for Repairs
HOBOKEN, N.J. – Port Authority of New York and New Jersey shares its plan to overhaul PATH’s Hoboken Station beginning January 30th.
Metra Exploring Financing Options to Repair Bridges
CHICAGO – Metra will explore financing options to support repairing its bridges, including the Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing (RRIF) program.
MTA C&D, Urbahn Architects, Citnalta-Forte, Gannett Fleming Complete $300MM Renovation of 14th St/Sixth Ave Station
NEW YORK CITY – The 14th Street Sixth Avenue subway station is now fully accessible following a $300 million renovation.
MBTA Announces Construction Schedule for First Part of 2025
BOSTON – The MBTA announced its construction schedule for the first half of 2025.
Amtrak: Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program: Hear From Our Partners
BALTIMORE – From Amtrak, hear more about the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program, including videos from Baltimore leaders.
VPRA Selects Construction Partner for Long Bridge Project – South Package (UPDATED 1/30)
RICHMOND, Va. – The VPRA has selected Long Bridge Rail Partners, a joint venture of Trumbull Corp., Fay, S&B Construction, and Wagman Heavy Civil, Inc., for the Long Bridge Project – South Package.
VTA Announces 2025 Rehabilitation Continuance
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) gave a progress update on the overhaul of its infrastructure.
MTA’s Westchester Sq-East Tremont Av Station Now Accessible
NEW YORK CITY – The MTA announced its Westchester Sq-East Tremont Av (6) Station is now fully accessible.
ATP Releases Light Rail Plan Renderings
AUSTIN – Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) has released a draft of its light rail plan.
Egis Tapped as Independent Engineer for MTA’s Purple Line LRT
BETHESDA, Md. – Egis will serve as Independent Engineer for MTA’s Purple Line LRT in Maryland.
CHSRA Extends Notice of Industry Comment Period, CM/GC for Track and OCS Construction
SACRAMENTO – The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) is inviting feedback on draft contract documents for the upcoming Construction Manager/General Contractor for Track and Overhead Contact System construction on the 171-mile Early Operating Segment from Merced to Bakersfield.
Sound Transit Closer to Completing Stations in Kent
SEATTLE – Sound Transit is getting closer to completing light rail stations in Kent and has begun testing and operations.
Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority Completes Light Rail Project
MONROVIA, Calif. – The Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority announced it has completed its $1.5 billion, four-station Foothill Gold Line light rail project on budget and on time.
CHSRA, Partners Kick Off Railhead Project
KERN COUNTY, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority kicked off its Railhead Project in Kern County.
MTA Shares Purple Line Construction Updates
BETHESDA, Md. – In the Purple Line Newsletter, Purple Line Senior Project Director, Ray Biggs II shared construction updates in both Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties.
WMATA Wraps Downtown Metrorail Construction
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) released that it has finished its Downtown Metrorail construction early.
Hitachi Rail Sues HART for $325MM+
HONOLULU – Hitachi Rail has sued Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) over project delays.
PRT To Begin Two Rail Projects January 2nd
PITTSBURGH – Pittsburgh Regional Transit announced two rail projects will begin January 2nd that will help improve reliability and safety.