Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad closes tracks due to river erosion

The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad has been plagued with erosion problems this year and is again having trouble.

Legacy system upgrade guidelines spotlighted at Railway Age/RT&S LRT Conference

“Converting Legacy Systems to Modern LRT Standards” is among the many technical presentations at the Railway Age/RT&S Light Rail 2022 Conference, Nov. 16-17, Boston, which returns to a live, in-person format since going virtual in 2020.

Emergency work in San Clemente, Calif., will take longer; new contractor selected

The final details of emergency slope stabilization work in San Clemente are emerging, and it looks like the construction timeline has added some length.

MBTA GLX, Mattapan projects spotlighted at Railway Age/RT&S LRT Conference

MBTA’s Green Line (GLX) and Mattapan Line Transformation Projects will be presented in detail at the Railway Age/RT&S Light Rail 2022 Conference, Nov. 16-17, Boston, which returns to a live, in-person format since going virtual in 2020.

MBTA troubles still on FTA radar

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has been in hot water with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for months.

California’s high-speed rail project produces results when it comes to sustainability

As California leads the way on the innovative advancement of clean, sustainable transportation, the California High-Speed Rail Authority released its latest Sustainability Report detailing how the high-speed rail system serves as the backbone of the state’s ambitious climate goals.

Fatal Amtrak derailment was enough as MoDOT asks for major increase in state money

The state of Missouri does not want another fatal Amtrak derailment, but prevention is going to take money.

Rehabilitation work on the Rouge River bridge comes to a close

One of East Toronto’s oldest rail bridges has received a much-needed rejuvenation, and is now ready for the next 20 years of service.

Texas Central still has a pulse, but residents and landowners demand answers

Landowners involved in Texas Central’s high-speed rail line from Dallas to Houston fired out a flare recently to see if there was any life out there.

Metrolink fires up State of Good Repair work

Metrolink, also known as the Southern California Regional Rail Authority, is embarking on a system-wide track, signal, and structure rehabilitation program.

Look: Workers ready for concrete pour on KC Streetcar Main Street Extension project

KC Streetcar Constructors crews prepared skeletonized track late last week for an afternoon concrete pour in Kansas City, Mo.

PATCO train hits and kills two workers on Ben Franklin Bridge

Two workers were hit and killed by a Port Authority Transit Corp. (PATCO) train on the Ben Franklin Bridge Friday night.

Bells & Whistles—Del Mar candidate said tunnel options would be devastating to community

The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending Oct. 14.

Del Mar candidate: Options to move track would present ‘devastating tunnels’

It was no surprise that track relocation was a hot-button topic during a recent forum of those running for Del Mar (Calif.) City Council.

Innovative construction techniques to reduce disruptions on Hazel McCallion project

Metrolinx is delivering the Hazel McCallion Line which will help keep people moving through Mississauga and Brampton.

First leg of record-setting bridge funding is announced

The U.S. DOT’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced the first round of grants from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s competitive Bridge Investment Program.

Watch: Drone footage of second high-speed rail overpass finished in the last month in Calif.

The California High-Speed Rail Authority, in collaboration with Dragados-Flatiron Joint Venture, announced the completion of the Kent Avenue Grade Separation—the second high-speed rail overpass to open to traffic in Kings County within the last month.

Metrolinx announces maintenance work for the next four weekends

As new transit lines are added and older ones need maintenance, Metrolinx schedules construction work on weekends to minimize customer impacts.

HART

HART keeps light rail project moving forward with announcement of utility relocation work

The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) announced that a Notice to Proceed had been issued to Nan, Inc. for utility infrastructure relocation along Dillingham Boulevard.

Vancouver’s Broadway Subway Project welcomes Elsie and Phyllis

Elsie and Phyllis, two huge tunnel boring machines named after distinguished ladies in British Columbia history, are set to work on the metropolitan Vancouver Broadway Subway Project. Elsie has already started tunneling, and Phyllis is expected to begin in early 2023.

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