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.

West Harbour GO Station Construction Complete

HAMILTON, Ontario – The Ontario government announces it has finished construction at the West Harbour GO Station. This includes an upgrade to reduce travel time for more than 250,000 commuters in Niagara Falls and St. Catharines.

Catherine Rinaldi, Former Metro-North President, To Serve As Gateway Development Commission Executive Vice President

NEW YORK –– The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) announceed that Catherine Ridaldi, who served as President of MTA’s Metro-North Railroad from 2018 until last month, will be GDC’s first Executive Vice President effective today.

MTA Breaks Ground on New LIRR Yaphank Station

YAPHANK, N.Y. – The MTA broke ground on the new Yaphank Long Island Rail Road station. It will be relocated, closer to East End highways and the Brookhaven National Laboratory.

NICTD Eyeing Late August/Early September Opening Date for West Lake Corridor Project

SOUTH BEND, Ind. – The Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District seeks to open its branch to Dyer sometime in later summer to early fall.

CSX’s Blue Ridge Subdivision Recovery is Underway

AVERY COUNTY, N.C. – CSX states work is currently underway on the Blue Ridge Subdivision Recovery with crews pulling track materials out of the Nolichucky River.

Sound Transit’s Downtown Redmond Link Extension Opens May 10th; Shares Construction Photos

SEATTLE – Sound Transit’s Downtown Redmond Link Extension is set to open on May 10, 2025. Two new light rail stations will be added to the line.

OCTA Submits Emergency Coastal Develop Permit

ORANGE COUNTY – The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) submitted an Emergency Coastal Develop Permit to the California Coastal Commission to allow it to expedite work to stabilize four vulnerable areas through San Clemente.

UTA Celebrates South Jordan Downtown Station Opening

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah – Utah Transit Authority announces the South Jordan Downtown Station is now open on the TRAX Red Line.

WATCH: TriMet’s East Burnside MAX Improvements Project

PORTLAND, Ore. – TriMet details an upcoming project that will take place from April 27th to May 10th to improve the original line’s durability.

MTA Construction & Development Releases 2024 Year in Review and 2025 Strategic Plan

NEW YORK CITY – The MTA Construction & Development (C&D) released its 2024 Year in Review and 2025 Strategic Plan, where it reports $3 billion was saved on capital project delivery in the first five years.

Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority Cancels Design-Build Procurement; Pursues New Plan for Pomona to Montclair Project

MONROVIA, Calif. – The Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority announced it is not possible to move forward with Kiewit’s final bid on the Pomona to Montclair project.

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