Amtrak Awards Two Contracts for Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program
BALTIMORE – Today, Amtrak announced it has awarded two contracts for the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program in Baltimore, Maryland.
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CTA’s Red Line Extension Project in Line for $1.9+ Billion Federal Grant
CHICAGO – Over the weekend, the Chicago Transit Authority, or CTA, announced that its Red Line Extension Project is now entering its next phase.
Sound Transit Extends Light-Rail Planning to 2026
SEATTLE – Sound Transit is pushing its light-rail planning an extra couple of years until 2026. It will also spend an additional $32.8 million.
MBTA Focuses on Safety; Releases Independent Track Maintenance Audit and Publishes Internal Safety Review
BOSTON – Yesterday, the MBTA released its track maintenance audit and published an internal safety review.
Brightline Petitions for Waiver of Compliance
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Brightline has petitioned the FRA for a waiver of compliance from 49 CFR 213.353(e).
Metrolinx: Traveling between Bloor GO/UP Station and Dundas West TTC Station is about to get a lot faster and easier.
TORONTO –Travelling between Bloor GO/UP Station and Dundas West TTC Station is about to get a lot faster and easier.
SJRRC to Hold Industry Day on September 14th
STOCKTON, Calif. – In a press release, the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission, or SJRRC, announced an Industry Day to be held on September 14th.
Caltrain Celebrates Major Milestone of Electrification Project
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO – Caltrain took a significant step forward in its electrification project this week with the energization of its second traction power substation.
Early Work on Potomac Bridge Begins This Fall
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Work on a rail bridge over the Potomac River begins this Fall. The rail bridge, costing $2.3 billion, will expand passenger rail capacity over the next ten years.
TransLink Capstan Station Construction Update
RICHMOND, BC, Can. – Construction on the Canada Line will take place this fall and will include installing tiling and signage.
Brightline Delays Miami-Orlando Service Start Again
MIAMI – Brightline has again delayed the start of its much-anticipated Miami to Orlando service.
MBTA Red Line Transformation Progress
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority released a progress update on its Red Line Transformation.
Update: FTA Rescinds NOI to Prepare EIS for Restoration of Rail Service in NJ; Project Delayed Two More Years
NORTH BERGEN, N.J. – The FTA, with NJ Transit, announced it will rescind a NOI to prepare an EIS for restoration of rail service in Northern Branch Corridor Project.
California High-Speed Rail Authority CEO Report
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The CEO Report for California High-Speed Rail Authority was released last week and details two grant applications.
“Critical” Track Work to Take Place in October on MBTA Red and Mattapan Lines
BOSTON – MBTA details its critical track work that will take place over 16 days in October on the Red and Mattapan lines.
BART Annual Report: Measure RR Rebuilding Program
SAN FRANCISCO – The Bond Oversight Committee held a meeting assessing Bay Area Rapid Transit’s annual report and how it shows its commitment to rebuilding infrastructure.
Phase One of Project Connect; Light Rail Coming to Austin
AUSTIN, Texas – Light rail is coming to the city of Austin as the first phase of Project Connect is underway.
MDOT Replaces Two Railroad Bridges in Jackson
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Department of Transportation releases two timelapse videos showing the replacement of two railroad bridges in Jackson.
Brightline: New St. Lucie River Railroad Bridge Coming in 2028
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. – Brightline VP spoke to Martin County Commissioners to support construction of a double-tracked railroad bridge that crosses over the St. Lucie River in Florida.
Madison Square Garden Property Could Be Subject to Condemnation For Penn Station Rebuild According to MTA President of Construction
NEW YORK – Jamie Torres Springer is MTA’s chief of construction and development, and says “if necessary,” he could use eminent domain as a government agency to access property needed for the Penn Station Rebuild.