SAN FRANCISCO – The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, or VTA, BART Silicon Valley Phase II staff have recommended that the VTA move forward with a different tunnel contractor to better meet the budgetary needs of the project.
FRESNO, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released a video detailing its progress throughout Spring 2025.
AUSTIN – The Austin Transit Partnership has released official solicitation for a multibillion final design and construction contract. This contract is expected to be awarded in early 2026 to allow for preparation of Austin Light Rail Phase 1 occurring in 2027.
NEWARK/NEW YORK CITY – The Gateway Development Commission has released a video highlighting the workers on the Hudson Tunnel Project.
ATLANTA – The annual Top Projects awards for 2025 have been selected and featured in the June 2025 issue of Railway Track & Structures.
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Caltrain will suspend Tamien Station electric train service to allow for construction on the Guadalupe Bridge Replacement Project.
Pueblo, Colo. –– The 30th Annual AAR Research review, hosted by MxV Rail from April 29 to May 1, 2025, brought together more than 300 attendees from around the world, including Class I and short line railroads, university students, and suppliers inspired by three days of learning, dialogue, and knowledge sharing in service of moving the industry forward.
NEW YORK CITY – Amtrak began its first long-term track outage for the East River Tunnel Rehabilitation Project.
SACRAMENTO – The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) will suspend light rail service on its Green Line beginning June 16th through summer 2026 to allow for major construction in the Railyards.
ORANGE, Calif. – Zephyr Rail was awarded a contract by LOSSAN to provide preliminary engineering and design services for the Ortega Siding project.
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.
FRESNO, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority has completed the Belmont Avenue Grade Separation and Central Avenue Grade Separation Projects.
PARIS – Pandrol was awarded a contract with Alstom in 2023 to supply its rail systems for Paris region’s metro line 18.
SEATTLE – Sound Transit’s Downtown Redmond Link Extension is now open for service.
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Transportation is studying high-speed rail options between Atlanta and Savannah.
SEATTLE – Amtrak advances major construction activities at King Street Yard in Seattle.
TORONTO – The Request for Proposals has closed for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension stations, rail, and systems.
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.
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.
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. – OCTA has begun maintenance work to stabilize the track in San Clemente.