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.
PHILADELPHIA – Amtrak and SEPTA could possibly reconnect its stations at 30th Street in Philadelphia, allowing for better access for commuters.
CHICAGO – The CTA is finishing up its first phase of construction on its Blue Line this weekend with service updates.
NEW YORK – A Long Island Rail Road train derailed on August 3 and investigators have determined that an improperly aligned switch was the cause.
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.
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.
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Met Council Tries to Avoid Lyndale, Broadway in new, proposed Blue Line light rail extension.
SAN FRANCISCO –Caltrain announced this week that theywill suspend some service to help move the electrification project forward.
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.
ATLANTA – Attendees of yesterday’s RT&S Winter Preparedness Virtual Conference were treated to significant insights into managing winter weather on the railroad.
SEATTLE – Between its Capitol Hill and SODO stations, the track near Stadium Station has sunk three inches, and repairs will cost around $750,000.
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.
NEW YORK CITY – Governor Hochul of New York announced that service enhancements will be coming to MTA’s C Line.
LOS ANGELES – Starting August 12th, the Metro will suspend service in order to begin the first phase of its overhead power line upgrades.
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.
SEATTLE – Sound Transit will suspend service between SODO station and Capitol Hill station due to sinking track caused by rainfall.
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.
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.
ASHLAND, Mass. – The MBTA announces Ashland station on its Framingham/Worcester Commuter Rail Line will get a $2.5 million upgrade.
NEW YORK CITY – The MTA will start track replacement and other refurbishments along its F line starting next weekend.
MONTREAL – The REM opened its first branch this past weekend in Montreal after a speedier construction compared to other Canadian transit projects.