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.
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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.
ORDC Approves $705,994 for CUOH To Extend Siding
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) has approved a $705,994 grant to Columbus & Ohio River Rail Road.
New Rail Spur for Cirba Solutions’ Lancaster Facility
LANCASTER, Ohio – The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) has approved a $150,000 grant for a new rail spur installation at Cirba Solutions’ facility in Lancaster.
RT&S Top Projects 2025 Nomination Period Now Open!
ATLANTA – Railway Track & Structures opens up nominations for Top Projects 2025.
WATCH: NS Rebuilds Newport Bridge in Tennessee
NEWPORT, Tenn. – Norfolk Southern has installed new bridge spans for its rail bridge replacement in Tennessee.
HNTB Names Sandra Bucklew as Southeast Division Construction Services Leader
LAKE MARY, Fla. – HNTB announced Sandra Bucklew is now its Southeast Division construction services leader where she will collaborate with the firm’s offices and clients throughout the region to grow its construction services practice.
Women in Construction: Be Confident in the Perspective You Bring
SEATTLE – Sound Transit celebrates three women: Andrea Mattson, Associate Consultant and Geotechnical Engineer; Lucile Chich, Public Art Project Manager; and Lani Kraabell, Laborer & TRAC graduate.
New Head of Construction for Port Authority Mega-Projects Swings Big
NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY – The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey recognizes newly appointed director of construction for major capital projects, Amanda Rogers.
Active Construction on New Hudson Tunnel Project Supporting Domestic Jobs and Economic Output
NEW YORK –– The Gateway Development Commission released a study this week that shows construction of the New Hudson Tunnel is supporting significant domestic jobs and economic output. The analysis shows that 94% of $2.2 billion in capital spending for the project to stay within the United States.
WATCH: The B1M Releases Video Documentary on NEC Infrastructure Improvements
BALTIMORE – In a video from B1M, Fred Mills takes a trip on the NEC to see how the infrastructure is being replaced and upgraded.
NNEPRA Will Expand Wells Train Station
WELLS, Maine – Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority announces the expansion of the Wells Train Station has begun.
CCRMA Updates On Harlingen Rail Improvements Project
HARLINGEN, Texas – Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority (CCRMA) Executive Director Pete Sepulveda spoke about the Harlingen Rail Improvements Project during a South Texas Manufacturer’s Association meeting.