OCTA Delivers Initial Sand Nourishment in San Clemente

ORANGE COUNTY – Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) delivered the initial sand nourishment as part of the emergency efforts to protect the vulnerable coastal rail line.

Atlanta Commissions Study to Find New Location for Amtrak Station

ATLANTA –– The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) recently announced it will, along with the City of Atlanta, fund a study of alternatives for relocating Atlanta’s Amtrak Station.

CHSRA’s Board of Directors Approve Proceeding With Procurements

SACRAMENTO – California High-Speed Rail Authority’s Board of Directors approved the issuance of invitations for bids on rail and other materials for high-speed track.

Penn Station Transformation Project Timeline Announced

NEW YORK – Amtrak and the USDOT announced the timeline for the Penn Station Transformation project.

Jacobs/HDR JV Selected for Engineering Services on IBX Project

NEW YORK – Jacobs, in a joint venture with HDR, was selected to provide engineering consultant services for MTA’s Interborough Express (IBX) Light Rail project.

Jacobs/HDR JV Selected for Engineering Services on IBX Project

NEW YORK – Jacobs, in a joint venture with HDR, was selected to provide engineering consultant services for MTA’s Interborough Express (IBX) Light Rail project.

MBTA Orange Line Reaches 55 MPH After Track Work

BOSTON – As of August 24, the MBTA’s Orange Line is now able to reach 55 mph on select portions for the first time.

RTD Begins Next Phase of Track Work September 2

DENVER – The Regional Transportation District (RTD) will begin the next phase of track work on September 2.

CHSRA Completes Avenue 88 Grade Separation Project

TULARE COUNTY, Calif. – CHSRA announced August 21 the completion of the Avenue 88 grade separation in Tulare County.

CHSRA To Hold Industry Outreach Event for Planned Procurement on Sept. 3

FRESNO, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority will hold a Fresno Station Early Works Industry Outreach event on Wednesday, Sept. 3.

MDOT MTA Purple Line Newsletter Released for August 2025

BALTIMORE – The MDOT MTA released the August 2025 Purple Line newsletter. It includes construction updates, a business spotlight, and a testing update.

STV Celebrates Moreno Valley/March Field Station Upgrades

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. – STV announced on Aug. 20 the completion of the Moreno Valley/March Field Metrolink Station Improvement Project.

Amtrak Awards Three Design-Build Contracts for East Coast Rail Yard Modernization Projects

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Amtrak has awarded design-build contracts for three rail yard modernization projects located along the Northeast Corridor (NEC).

MDOT MTA Shares Purple Line Progress

BALTIMORE – The MDOT MTA published a video highlighting the progress made on its Purple Line at Piney Branch and University Boulevard.

MTA Approves Tunnel-Boring Contract for Second Avenue Subway Project

NEW YORK CITY – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) approved a tunnel-boring contract for the Second Avenue Subway project.

SEPTA Still Experiencing Regional Rail Delays

PHILADELPHIA – SEPTA is still experiencing delays and cancellations due to a fire at Paoli Station last month.

CTDOT Issues RFP Request for Stamford Transportation Center

STAMFORD, Conn. – The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Stewart B. McKinney Stamford Transportation Center (STC).

Grayland Station is now open on Metra, and Agency Dedicates New Bridge Over Milwaukee Avenue

CHICAGO –– This week, Metra and local officials gathered to celebrate the reconstruction of Grayland Station and the replacement of an adjacent bridge over Milwaukee Avenue on the North Side of Chicago which had been in service since 1899.

Ontario Government Breaks Ground on Second Ontario Line Tunnel

TORONTO – The Ontario government has broken ground on its second Ontario Line tunnel near the future Gerrard Station.

VTA Staying With Single-Bore Tunnel for BART Silicon Valley Extension

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) discussed the possibility of switching to twin tunnels. After analysis, it concluded a single-bore tunnel was more financially viable.

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