Update: KC Streetcar Track Failure and Repairs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – After a driver noticed a rail out of place on July 4th, Streetcar Authority announces a two-to-three-week repair of bridge and rails.
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Montreal’s REM Light Rail to Utilize Noise-Reducing Solutions
MONTREAL – REM seeks noise-reducing solutions after local noise complaints of passing trains from its new light-rail system.
Davenport Diamond Guideway Project Continues for Metrolinx’s Barrie Line
TORONTO – Metrolinx’s Davenport Diamond Guideway project continues after the initial demolition of the Bloor Street West bridge in May.
Investigation into KC Streetcar Track Failure; Repairs Ongoing
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – After a KC Streetcar track failure earlier this week, crews begin making repairs on portion of track between Main Street Bridge over I-670.
Rail and Track Infrastructure Replacements Cause PATCO Schedule Adjustments
CAMDEN, N.J. – PATCO will replace rail and track infrastructure between Ferry Avenue and Broadway stations over eight weeks this summer.
RTD Will Make Repairs During 20-Day Closure
DENVER, Colo. – RTD announces a repair of part of its L Line from July 10th to July 30th.
Hudson Tunnel Project To Receive $6.88 Billion Federal Grant
NEWARK, N.J. and NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) announced last week that the Hudson Tunnel Project has entered the Engineering Phase of the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Capital Investment Grants (CIG) Program and that the FTA had updated the project to receive an up to a $6.88 Billion CIG Program grant.
Amtrak Service Between Philadelphia and New York Delayed Due To Overhead Power Issue
WASHINGTON – Amtrak service on the Northeast Corridor was delayed this morning due to an issue with overhead power.
Missouri State Budget Includes $83.5 Million in Rail Safety Improvements
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri’s state budget allocates over $80 million to improve safety at its rail crossings after an Amtrak passenger train collided with a dump truck one year ago.
New Jersey Receives Three Federal Grants Associated With Gateway Tunnel Project
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded grants to the state of New Jersey to assist with projects associated with work on the New Jersey side of the Gateway Tunnel Project.
Penn Station vs. Madison Square Garden
NEW YORK – It is generally agreed that one of the major indignities hurled at railroad history and American architectural history is the destruction of the Pennsylvania Railroad’s Pennsylvania Station in 1963.
SacRT Receives $35 Million for Improving Light Rail System
SACRAMENTO – The California Transportation Commission awarded Sacramento Regional Transit District $35 million for improvements to its light rail system.
Metrolinx Gives Construction Update on Hazel McCallion Line
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – Metrolinx gives an update on its Hazel McCallion line including the installation of the push box.
Southwest Light Rail Project Plagued by Delays and Over-Spending
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Southwest Light Rail has seen delays and over-spending, partly due to the lack of oversight from the Metropolitan Council with its contractors.
Third Rail Issue Causes Fire at MBTA’s Tufts Medical Center
BOSTON – A third rail issue caused a fire at Tufts Medical Center station on MBTA’s Orange Line.
CTA Starts Forest Park Ranch Rebuild Next Month
CHICAGO – The Chicago Transit Authority announced their plans to start the first phase of the Forest Park Ranch Rebuild on its Blue Line.
Metrolinx to Start Construction of Burloak Drive Train Overpass
TORONTO – Metrolinx announced weekend service adjustments next week to kick off Burloak Drive construction of a train overpass.
Metra Will Begin Project Work on Three Electric Stations in July
COOK COUNTY, Ill. – Metra begins work on three stations on its electric line as part of its Metro Electric Community Initiative.
MARTA Selects Engineering Firm for its Streetcar East Extension Final Design
ATLANTA – MARTA announced its selection of an architecture and engineering firm for its final design of the Streetcar East Extension.
Amtrak Completes Early Construction Activities on B&P Tunnel Replacement Program
BALTIMORE – Starting last March, Amtrak finished its early construction activities as part of its B&P Tunnel Replacement Program ahead of construction of a new Frederick Douglass Tunnel.