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).
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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.
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).
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.
Metra’s Beverly Branch Temporarily Suspended Starting August 22
CHICAGO – Metra will shut down the Beverly Branch of its Rock Island Line from August 22 to 24 to allow crews to replace the Morgan Street Bridge. Service will return August 25.
CSX Installs Track Panels Along Blue Ridge Subdivision (UPDATED 8/18)
AVERY COUNTY, N.C. – CSX and partners are installing track panels along the Blue Ridge subdivision as part of its recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene.
Maryland DOT Awards $500,000 in Purple Line Small Business Grants
HANOVER, Md. – The Maryland Department of Transportation awards $500,000 in Purple Line small business grants. More than 40 businesses receive awards ranging from $5,000 to $40,000.
IO and Metrolinx Award Yonge North Subway Extension Advance Tunneling Project Contract
TORONTO – Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx awarded a $1.4 billion fixed-price contract to North End Connectors for the Yonge North Subway Extension Advance Tunneling project.
CN Shares Western Canadian Corridor Progress
MONTREAL – CN shares a video on the progress made on projects in the Western Canada Corridor.
BNSF’s Bismarck Bridge Construction Passes Halfway Mark
A hot summer day is best spent on the water, and in the Bismarck-Mandan, North Dakota, area, boaters and anglers are safely doing that in the shadow of railroad bridge construction. For nearly two years, BNSF has been constructing a new bridge across the Missouri
CHSRA Celebrates Completion of Tulare Street Grade Separation Project
FRESNO, Calif. – California High-Speed Rail Authority has completed the Tulare Street Grade Separation project in Fresno’s Historic Chinatown.
CN Commits to Port of Prince Rupert’s Future With Zanardi Rapids Bridge Project
PRINCE RUPERT, British Columbia – CN is investing in work at the Port of Prince Rupert, namely the Zanardi Rapids Bridge Project.
Groundwork to Growth: Construction Perspectives
ATLANTA – Managing Editor Jennifer McLawhorn spoke to and compiled the perspectives of construction company executives. These perspectives encompass safety culture, collaborative partnerships, and how innovative delivery methods pave a path forward.
Sound Transit Opens Everett Link Extension Scoping Period
SEATTLE – Sound Transit invites the public to provide input through August 28 on the Everett Link light rail extension. This is part of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) scoping.
Amtrak Shares Portal North Bridge Progress
KEARNY, N.J. – Work progresses on the Portal North Bridge.
ORDC Awards Two Grants for Siding Projects
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Rail Development Commission announced approval of grants to Indiana Northeastern Railroad and Kalmbach Feeds for siding projects.
Construction Work Chugging Along at Howard Street Tunnel
BALTIMORE – CSX continues work on the Howard Street Tunnel. On July 7, FRA Officials took a tour of the tunnel project.
Balfour Beatty Prequalified for Metrolink’s SCORE Program
LOS ANGELES – Balfour Beatty was selected as a prequalified general contractor for Metrolink’s Southern California Optimized Rail Expansion program, or SCORE.