MBTA Finishes Track Work Between JFK/UMass and Park Street on Red Line
BOSTON – The MBTA has finished track work on the Red Line between JFK/UMass and Park Street and has subsequently removed nine speed restrictions.
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WATCH: CHSRA Construction Update
California High-Speed Rail Authority released an update video of construction progress across 10 structures it completed this year.
Metrolinx Hamilton LRT Progress
HAMILTON, Ontario – Metrolinx has given an update on the progress on the Hamilton LRT.
Amtrak Launches Procurement for Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project
KEARNY, NJ – Amtrak announced it launched the procurement process for the Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project.
UTA Opens New Pedestrian Bridge at Provo Central Station
PROVO, Utah – At Provo Central Station, the 145-foot overhead bridge runs over two Union Pacific lines and two FrontRunner tracks.
Del Mar City Council Asks SANDAG To Study Rail Realignment Option
DEL MAR, Calif, – Del Mar City Council asks SANDAG to study rail realignment option.
California High-Speed Rail Authority Opens Avenue 9 Overcrossing
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. – California High-Speed Rail Authority opened Avenue 9 overcrossing to traffic.
Metrolinx Seeks Feedback on Potential Rapid Transit Extension
TORONTO – Metrolinx reports that it is seeking feedback from the community along Sheppard Avenue regarding a potential rapid transit extension.
WATCH: HART Releases Guideway Construction Update
HONOLULU – HART, Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation, has released a video showing a construction update of an overhead guideway.
SEPTA’s Conshohocken Station Open for Service
CONSHOHOCKEN, Penn. – SEPTA cut the ribbon at a ceremony celebrating its new Conshohocken Station on the Manayunk/Norristown Regional Rail Line.
MBTA Launches Track Improvement Program
BOSTON – The MBTA is launching the Track Improvement Program, which seeks to remove existing speed restrictions and fix tracks by the end of 2024.
SacRT Celebrates Light Rail Modernization Project and Folsom Light Rail Service
SACRAMENTO – SacRT celebrated its Light Rail Modernization Project and held a ceremony for its Folsom 15-minute light rail service.
CTA Installs ADA-Compliant Faregates
CHICAGO – The Chicago Transit Authority will upgrade its rail stations with improved, ADA-compliant faregates.
MTA Holds Public Meetings for Interborough Express Project
NEW YORK CITY – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has received feedback on the Interborough Express, one of its proposed projects.
Rail Projects in Connecticut Receive Almost $2B for Improvements
OLD SAYBROOK, Conn. – The FRA has selected 10 projects across the state of Connecticut to receive funding for “rehabilitation and modernization.”
Metra 103rd St./Rosemoor Station to Close For Rehab
CHICAGO – The 103rd Street/Rosemoor Station on the Metra Electric Line will close on Nov. 20 for a full reconstruction that will include making it accessible to persons with disabilities. The station is expected to be closed 7 to 12 months.
VTA Purchases Tunnel Boring Machine for BSVII Project
SAN FRANCISCO – The Valley Transportation Authority reports that it has purchased a tunnel boring machine from Herrenknecht, for its BSVII, or BART Silicon Valley Phase II, project.
Metrolinx Will Install 40 Meters of Guideway on Hazel McCallion Line
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – Metrolinx has announced it will install around 40 meters of guideway around Eaglewood Bridge.
Amtrak Celebrates Hudson Tunnel Project Construction
NEW YORK CITY – Amtrak is celebrating the beginning of construction on the Hudson Tunnel Project in New York.
Metra Extends Road Closure for Bridge Project
CHICAGO – Metra announced Milwaukee Avenue will be closed at Kilbourn Avenue until June 2024 as part of their bridge replacement project.