Amtrak and SEPTA Could Reconnect Stations in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA – Amtrak and SEPTA could possibly reconnect its stations at 30th Street in Philadelphia, allowing for better access for commuters.
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CTA’s Forest Park Blue Line Branch Rebuild Close to Finishing Phase 1
CHICAGO – The CTA is finishing up its first phase of construction on its Blue Line this weekend with service updates.
MTA Announces LIRR Derailment Caused by Misaligned Switch
NEW YORK – A Long Island Rail Road train derailed on August 3 and investigators have determined that an improperly aligned switch was the cause.
HDR Lands Contract to Study Threats to California’s South Coast Rail Corridor
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. – The Orange County Transportation Authority is pushing forward on studying solutions to protect the vital coastal rail line that connects passengers, freight and military assets from San Diego County to Orange County and important destinations farther north.
California High-Speed Rail Authority Completes Merced Avenue Overcrossing
KERN COUNTY, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority has finished its seventh high-speed rail structure, and the Merced Avenue overcrossing is now open.
Proposed Blue Line Light Rail Extension Avoids Lyndale and Broadway
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Met Council Tries to Avoid Lyndale, Broadway in new, proposed Blue Line light rail extension.
Caltrain Suspends Some Train Service to Expedite Electrification Project
SAN FRANCISCO –Caltrain announced this week that theywill suspend some service to help move the electrification project forward.
MBTA Will Have Service Disruption September 9 to November 5 on Haverhill Commuter Rail Line
MASSACHUSETTS –The MBTA [this week] announced service changes on the Haverhill Line between Ballardvale Station in Andover and North Station for 58 days from Saturday September 9 through Sunday November 5 to accommodate planned construction related to the implementation of the Automatic Train Control/ Positive Train Control (ATC/PTC) safety program.
RT&S Winter Preparedness Virtual Conference
ATLANTA – Attendees of yesterday’s RT&S Winter Preparedness Virtual Conference were treated to significant insights into managing winter weather on the railroad.
Update on Sound Transit’s Sinking Track Near Stadium Station
SEATTLE – Between its Capitol Hill and SODO stations, the track near Stadium Station has sunk three inches, and repairs will cost around $750,000.
Perris Valley Line in Calif. Suspends Service to Allow for Construction
RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Four stations on the Perris Valley Line will close for two days to allow for the Moreno Valley/March Field Station Improvements Project.
MTA C Line Will Increase Train Service
NEW YORK CITY – Governor Hochul of New York announced that service enhancements will be coming to MTA’s C Line.
Metro Begins Overhead Power Replacement Project This Weekend
LOS ANGELES – Starting August 12th, the Metro will suspend service in order to begin the first phase of its overhead power line upgrades.
Missouri Officials Will Upgrade Crossings throughout the State
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri officials will set aside funds from its $50 million budget to upgrade passive crossings across the state to reduce the likelihood of another collision, similar to the one that occurred a year ago.
Sound Transit Addresses Sinking Track between SODO and Capitol Hill Stations
SEATTLE – Sound Transit will suspend service between SODO station and Capitol Hill station due to sinking track caused by rainfall.
SANDAG Plans For Rail Tunnel Under Del Mar Opposed by Residents
DEL MAR, Calif. – The saga of rail line troubles along the southern California coast continues, with opposition to a proposed remedy for the Del Mar area.
California High-Speed Rail Authority Celebrates Completion of Grade Separation Project in City of Wasco
WASCO, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority), in collaboration with California Rail Builders and the city of Wasco, [this week] celebrated the completion of the Poso Avenue grade separation project. The underpass is now open to traffic.
MBTA’s Ashland Station Receives $2.5M In Improvements
ASHLAND, Mass. – The MBTA announces Ashland station on its Framingham/Worcester Commuter Rail Line will get a $2.5 million upgrade.
MTA Announces F Line Track Replacement and Refurbishments
NEW YORK CITY – The MTA will start track replacement and other refurbishments along its F line starting next weekend.
Canada’s REM Light-Rail Opened First Branch After Relatively Quick Construction
MONTREAL – The REM opened its first branch this past weekend in Montreal after a speedier construction compared to other Canadian transit projects.