Zephyr Rail Awarded Contract for Engineering and Design Services
ORANGE, Calif. – Zephyr Rail was awarded a contract by LOSSAN to provide preliminary engineering and design services for the Ortega Siding project.
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MDOT MTA Purple Line Newsletter Released for May 2025
BALTIMORE – The MDOT MTA released the May 2025 Purple Line Newsletter that contains construction updates for Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties, a business spotlight, and grant opportunities.
CHSRA Completes Belmont Avenue and Central Avenue Grade Separation Projects
FRESNO, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority has completed the Belmont Avenue Grade Separation and Central Avenue Grade Separation Projects.
Pandrol’s Fastening Systems for Grand Paris Express
PARIS – Pandrol was awarded a contract with Alstom in 2023 to supply its rail systems for Paris region’s metro line 18.
Sound Transit’s Downtown Redmond Link Extension Opens
SEATTLE – Sound Transit’s Downtown Redmond Link Extension is now open for service.
GDOT Evaluating High-Speed Rail Options Between Atlanta and Savannah
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Transportation is studying high-speed rail options between Atlanta and Savannah.
Amtrak Advances Construction on King Street Yard in Seattle
SEATTLE – Amtrak advances major construction activities at King Street Yard in Seattle.
RFP Stage Closed for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension SRS Package
TORONTO – The Request for Proposals has closed for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension stations, rail, and systems.
Amtrak President Roger Harris Writes to Gov. Hochul, ERT Project Delayed to May 23rd
NEW YORK CITY – After N.Y. Governor Hochul wrote to Amtrak urging it to shift to a repair-in-place method for its East River Tunnel Rehab project, Amtrak President Roger Harris responded with an update on the project.
ASLRRA Executive Board Member Kristin Bevil Testifies on Federal Rail Assistance before Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer for Pinsly Railroad and Executive Board Member of ASLRRA Kristin Bevil testifies on May 6, 2025 before the House of Representatives committee on Transportation and Infrastructure’s Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
San Clemente Emergency Work: Week One Progress
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. – OCTA has begun maintenance work to stabilize the track in San Clemente.
Stillwater Central Railroad Rebuilds Bridge After Oklahoma Wildfires
CHANDLER, Okla. – In Watco’s newsletter, it documented the Stillwater Central Railroad’s efforts to rebuild a rail bridge after it sustained damage from a wildfire on March 14th.
Amtrak Issues Statement on East River Tunnels Project
NEW YORK CITY – Amtrak President Roger Harris issued a statement on the East River Tunnels project.
NY Gov. Hochul Calls for Amtrak to Reevaluate its East River Tunnel Construction Plans
ALBANY – In a letter to Anthony Coscia and Roger Harris from Amtrak, New York Governor Hochul urged Amtrak to reevaluate its plans to shut down the East River Tunnels for its rehabilitation project. Instead, Gov. Hochul asked to shift to a ‘repair-in-place’ method.
MDOT MTA Purple Line Newsletter Released for April 2025
BALTIMORE – The MDOT MTA released the April 2025 Purple Line Newsletter that contains construction updates in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
CHSRA Completes Whitley Avenue Underpass
KINGS COUNTY, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority announced it has completed the underpass at Whitley Avenue, making it the second high-speed rail structure CHSRA has completed so far in 2025.
Crews Begin Final Leg of Tunneling for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension
TORONTO – Crews have begun digging the tunnels to connect the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension to the Eglinton Crosstown LRT at Mount Dennis Station.
BNSF Works to Restore Service in Missouri and Arkansas After Severe Weather
MAMMOTH SPRING, Ark. – BNSF crews respond after severe weather hit the Thayer North and South Subdivisions in Arkansas.
San Joaquin Council of Governments Approves $14MM for Stockton Diamond Grade Separation Project
STOCKTON, Calif. – The San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) approved $14 million in Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funding for SJRRC’s Stockton Diamond Grade Separation Project.
NS Efforts Mark a Major Milestone in Asheville River Arts District
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Norfolk Southern announced a milestone in its efforts to restore service to Asheville, North Carolina after heavy flooding wiped out sections of track last September.