CHSRA Completes Two Grade Separations

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. – California High-Speed Rail Authority announced it has completed the Mountain View Avenue and Floral Avenue grade separations.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $11 Billion in Grants and Financing for Nation’s Most Complex Infrastructure Project, the Hudson River Tunnel

NEW YORK, N.Y. –– [This week], one of the largest infrastructure projects in American history took a huge step forward with billions of dollars in support from the Biden-Harris Administration and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Metra Electric Line Service To Be Impacted by Construction

CHICAGO –– Metra announced recently that it will be adjusting its Electric Line schedules to accommodate construction work.

PCM Railone Invests $20MM to Open Facility Near Brightline West

LAS VEGAS – PCM Railone AG will open a $20 million production facility in Las Vegas as part of Brightline West’s high-speed rail project.

WATCH: Hazel McCallion Line Eaglewood Bridge Opens July 4th

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – The Eaglewood bridge and new signalized intersection on the Hazel McCallion Line will open on July 4th. This connects communities on the east and west sides of Hurontario Street.

Amtrak Awards Connecticut River Bridge Contract

OLD SAYBROOK/OLD LYME, Conn. – Amtrak on June 28th reported awarding the O&G/Tutor Perini joint venture a construction contract to replace the existing Connecticut River Bridge, which opened in 1907 and links Old Saybrook and Old Lyme.

California High-Speed Rail Station Designs Unveiled at Open House Sessions

SACRAMENTO – Foster + Partners and Arup revealed the designs for the California High-Speed Rail’s first four stations.

(UPDATED 6/25) Ontario Marks Major Milestone for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension

TORONTO – The Ontario government reached a major milestone after it finished tunneling the western underground portion of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension.

Illinois Commerce Commission Approves Highway-Rail Crossing Upgrades

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –– The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved a stipulated agreement to install new automated warning devices at three crossings in Galesburg and three in Marion County.

BNSF to Develop New Master Planned Logistics Hub in Phoenix

FORT WORTH –– BNSF has announced plans to build a 4,321-acre logistics hub in Maricopa County, near Phoenix, Ariz.

HART Issues Safety Advisory Ahead of Energized Third Rail

HONOLULU – HART has issued a safety advisory now the third rail is energized from Aloha Stadium Station to Middle Street Station.

Watch: CSX Making Important Infrastructure Enhancements at Three Yards

JACKSONVILLE –– CSX announced this week that the company will remove the humps and make other infrastructure changes at its yards in Cumberland, Md., Willow, Ohio and Hamlet, N.C. yards.

Hudson Tunnel Project Primed for FFGA

NEWARK/NEW YORK- The United States government has notified Congress that it plans to award a $6.88 billion GIG (Capital Improvement Grant) to the Gateway Development Commission (GDC) for the Hudson Tunnel project. The project involves building a new twin-bore tunnel for the Northeast Corridor (NEC) beneath the Hudson River between New York City and New Jersey.

Norfolk Southern Selects TranSystems for CREATE Pullman Junction Interlocking Improvement Project

CHICAGO – CREATE Program partners announced Norfolk Southern selected TranSystems to provide construction management services for its Pullman Junction Interlocking Improvement Project (EW3-Segment A).

Metrolinx Begins Work for New Train Bridge on Lakeshore West Line

TORONTO – Metrolinx will build a new train bridge on Burloak Drive on its Lakeshore West Line.

Progress Update on OC Transpo’s East, West, and South Extensions

OTTAWA, Ontario – OC Transpo provided a progress update and planned infrastructure work on its O-Train East, West, and South extensions.

NJ TRANSIT Awards Design and Engineering Services Contract for Brielle Drawbridge Replacement Project

NEWARK, N.J. – The NJ TRANSIT’s Board of Directors approved a contract to advance the Brielle Drawbridge Replacement Project.

BART Regional Connector Project Begins Construction on Phase 2

SAN JOSE – Santa Clara VTA officials gathered to break ground on the Eastridge to BART Regional Connector Project on June 8th.

Harrisburg Line Track Renewal Project Moves to Phase 3

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Amtrak’s Harrisburg Line Track Renewal project will enter phase three on Monday, June 10th.

Railway Track & Structures 2024 Top Projects

ATLANTA – Railway Track & Structures, June 2024 issue: Here are ten of the most impressive rail infrastructure projects across North America in 2024.

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