California High-Speed Rail Authority Completes Underpass Project
FRESNO, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority completed the Cesar Chavez Boulevard underpass grade separation project located close to the future Fresno Station.
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Derailment Mitigation at Switches and Turnouts: Three Perspectives
A lot of derailments happen at switches and turnouts. Many are low-speed, low-energy derailments that happen in yards and sidings. But they’re still costly and disruptive. Evaluating and optimizing wheel/rail contact conditions
Metrolinx GO Expansion Continues With Next Major Phase
TORONTO – Metrolinx continues its GO Expansion by beginning signaling work along the Lakeshore Lines and major construction on the Lakeshore East Line.
$26.3MM in Rail Freight Assistance Program Grants Awarded to 11 Projects in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. – $26.3 million in FY26 Rail Freight Assistance Program grants were awarded through New Jersey’s State Transportation Fund.
GDOT Announces Notice of Funding Opportunity for FY26-27
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY2026/2027 Georgia Freight Rail Program project applications.
MnDOT Awards $4.5M to Five Rail Projects
ST. PAUL. Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) awarded $4.5 million to five rail projects across the state.
Metra Announces 2026 Construction Program
CHICAGO – Metra announces its 2026 construction program projects, including station improvements, grade crossing replacements, and tie replacement projects.
Progress Rail Partners With Triton Group to Supply Composite Ties
ALBERTAVILLE, Ala. – Progress Rail announced it has entered into a sales and marketing agreement with Triton Group to supply composite railroad ties.
PennDOT Accepting Unsolicited Proposals for Transportation Projects
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Office of Public-Private Partnerships (P3) is accepting proposals for transportation projects through April 30.
ORDC Approves Grant Assistance for Projects
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) approved two projects for grant funding and three additional projects for state funding to assist with completing applications for federal funding.
Nearly $1B in Federal Funding Available for Infrastructure Projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant program, $999.5 million in funding has been made available for infrastructure projects.
Federal Funds Unfrozen for CTA’s RLE and RPM Projects
CHICAGO – Funds for CTA’s Red Line Extension (RLE) and Red & Purple Modernization Project (RPM) have been unfrozen.
Sound Transit Approves Contract for New Operations and Maintenance Facility
SEATTLE –– Sound Transit announces the first agency progressive design-build procurement will maintain and store light rail vehicles and provide more than 600 living wage jobs in South King County
CTDOT Releases 2027-2030 STIP
NEWINGTON, Conn. – The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) released the 2027-2030 draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).
CTA Sues Federal Government Over Red Line Extension Pause, Project Funding
CHICAGO – On March 20, 2026, the Chicago Transit Authority filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to restore funding for the Red Line Extension (RLE) and Red & Purple Modernization (RPM) projects.
East River Tunnel Project Winter Update
NEW YORK CITY – Amtrak gave a winter progress update on the East River Tunnel Rehab project.
Nominations For RT&S 2026 Top Projects Are Now Open!
ATLANTA – Railway Track and Structures opens nominations for 2026 Top Projects.
UTA Unveils 2026 Maintenance Projects Schedule
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Transit Authority announced a lineup of 2026 maintenance projects on TRAX light rail and FrontRunner commuter rail lines.
California High-Speed Rail Authority Issues RFQ
SACRAMENTO – California High-Speed Rail Authority has issued a Request for Qualifications for an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).
Ontario Invests C$138MM For Future Northlander Passenger Rail Service
NORTH BAY, Ontario – The Ontario government announced the acquisition of 205 kilometers of rail between North Bay and Washago.