Amtrak: Westport Station Receives Accessibility Upgrades
WESTPORT, N.Y. – Amtrak, the FRA, the town of Westport, and Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) have completed accessibility improvements to the Westport Station in New York.
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Metrolinx Upgrades Eglinton GO Station
TORONTO – Metrolinx has finished accessibility upgrades at Eglinton GO Station.
NJ TRANSIT Will Use AquaTrack for Fall Track Maintenance
NEWARK – NJ TRANSIT begins fall track maintenance by using two AquaTrack machines to clean and remove leaves from the rails.
RTD Lifts Speed Restrictions Between Southmoor and Colorado Stations
DENVER – Regional Transportation District (RTD) announced it has lifted northbound speed restrictions between its Southmoor and Colorado stations.
Metra’s 147th St/Sibley Station Reopening October 28th
CHICAGO – Metra’s 147th Street/Sibley Station will reopen on October 28th after a two-year passenger station project.
Metro-North’s Waterbury Branch Will Resume Service October 28th
SEYMOUR, Conn. – The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced service on Metro-North’s Waterbury Branch Line will resume on Monday, October 28th following damage sustained to the line in August.
Sound Transit Gives Construction Update on 4 Light Rail Projects
SEATTLE – Sound Transit gives an update on four different light rail projects across its network.
Metrolinx Opens Pedestrian Bridge at Exhibition GO Station
TORONTO – Metrolinx announced a new pedestrian bridge at Exhibition GO that crosses the rail corridor is open.
SBCTA Seeking Public Comment on Proposed ONT Connector Project
SAN BERNADINO COUNTY – The San Bernadino County Transportation (SBCTA) will seek feedback from the public on environmental documents for the proposed ONT Connector project.
MTA Completes 100th Re-NEW-vation Project
NEW YORK CITY – The MTA continues its Re-NEW-vation Program that began in 2022. The 100th project was completed at Roosevelt Island station.
VTA Makes Progress on Light Rail Rehabilitation
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) has made progress on its light rail system throughout 2024 to keep the network in a state of good repair.
Healthcare Fraud Investigation Results in Departure of Seventeen Amtrak Employees
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– The Amtrak Office of Inspector General announced today that seventeen Amtrak employees have resigned over a healthcare fraud investigation.
Blue Line Extension Preliminary Design Plans Approved
MINNEAPOLIS – The Metropolitan Council announced the cities of Minneapolis, Robbinsdale, Cry. star, and Hennepin County have approved Preliminary Design Plans for the Blue Line Extension.
SacRT Completes Swanston Station Platform Height Modifications Early
SACRAMENTO – The Sacramento Regional Transit District announced Swanston Station construction will be completed ahead of schedule on October 18, 2024.
Metra To Use Temporary Platforms at Five Stations During Construction Project
CHICAGO – Metra passengers who are boarding inbound trains at five Metra Electric stations will need to use temporary platforms from October 14th to 27th to accommodate track closures during a major construction project.
Amtrak Harrisburg Line Track Renewal Work Advances Ahead of Schedule
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Amtrak’s Harrisburg Line Track Renewal Project in Pennsylvania is progressing ahead of schedule, with the last day of replacement bus service now planned for Nov. 7, two weeks earlier than originally promised.
WATCH: Maryland Purple Line Progress Update
BETHESDA, Md. – In a video, Maryland Purple Line Senior Project Director Ray Biggs II provides a progress update on the Purple Line project.
STV Hires New Transit Corridor Strategy and Development Leader
WASHINGTON, D.C. – STV, a leading professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today announced that Sean Libberton has joined the firm as vice president and national transit corridor strategy and development leader.
Ontario Line Construction Progress; Don Valley Crossing and West Don Crossing
TORONTO – Construction has begun on two new bridges located in the northern segment of the Ontario Line, according to a release from Metrolinx.
MBTA’s Green Line Resumes Service Between North Station and Union Square After Derailment
BOSTON – The MBTA has announced its Green Line service between North Station and Union Square and between North Station and Medford/Tufts has resumed after a derailment on October 1st.