VPRA Selects Construction Partners for Long Bridge-North Package and Franconia-Springfield Bypass Projects

RICHMOND, Va. – VPRA selects Skanska/Flatiron Joint Venture for the Long Bridge-North Package and Flatiron/Herzog Joint Venture for the Franconia-Springfield Bypass

$1B Grant for Raleigh to Richmond Rail Line

RALEIGH, N.C. – A $1 billion grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation will allow North Carolina to progress on its Raleigh to Richmond Rail Line.

CTA’s RPM Phase One Project Begins Final Major Stage

CHICAGO – Chicago Transit Authority announced it has begun its final major stage of its Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Phase One Project with the North Belmont Red-Purple Reconstruction.

$3B Grant Approved for Brightline West High-Speed Rail Project

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Biden Administration has approved $3 billion for Brightline West high-speed rail project to connect Las Vegas and Southern California.

Hudson Tunnel Project Groundbreaking in New Jersey

NEWARK, N.J. – State and federal officials announced the beginning of construction in New Jersey on the Hudson Tunnel Project.

Presidio International Rail Bridge Project Pushed to Summer 2025

PRESIDIO, Texas – The international rail bridge opening between Presidio and Ojinaga has been pushed from December 2024 to summer 2025.

Metrolinx’s Hazel McCallion Line and Port Credit GO Station Progress Update

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – Metrolinx reports on its progress on its Hazel McCallion Line and Port Credit GO Station.

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Proposed Maryland Maglev Tunnel Project Under Westport Community

BALTIMORE – Baltimore-Washington Rapid Rail is working toward a high-speed magnetic levitation train from Washington D.C. to New York by way of Baltimore.

PUCO Approves Upgrades in Warren, Fayette, and Butler Counties

COLUMBUS, Ohio – PUCO, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, approved safety upgrades in Warren, Fayette, and Butler Counties.

WATCH: CHSRA Construction Update

California High-Speed Rail Authority released an update video of construction progress across 10 structures it completed this year.

Amtrak Launches Procurement for Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project

KEARNY, NJ – Amtrak announced it launched the procurement process for the Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project.

Bismarck-Mandan Rail Bridge; FORB Argues a Failure to Follow Proper Permit Process

BISMARCK, ND – The non-profit group, Friends of the Rail Bridge, appeared before the North Dakota Supreme Court on November 16th to argue against tearing down the 140-year old structure.

Del Mar City Council Asks SANDAG To Study Rail Realignment Option

DEL MAR, Calif, – Del Mar City Council asks SANDAG to study rail realignment option.

Metrolinx Seeks Feedback on Potential Rapid Transit Extension

TORONTO – Metrolinx reports that it is seeking feedback from the community along Sheppard Avenue regarding a potential rapid transit extension.

OHLA Awarded Two Contracts

MONTEBELLO, Calif. – In a news release, the OHLA announces it has been awarded two contracts to construct two projects.

Ohio Rail Development Commission Approves Federal Grants

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Rail Development Commission has approved federal grants for several rail projects.

WATCH: HART Releases Guideway Construction Update

HONOLULU – HART, Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation, has released a video showing a construction update of an overhead guideway.

MTA Holds Public Meetings for Interborough Express Project

NEW YORK CITY – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has received feedback on the Interborough Express, one of its proposed projects.

Rail Projects in Connecticut Receive Almost $2B for Improvements

OLD SAYBROOK, Conn. – The FRA has selected 10 projects across the state of Connecticut to receive funding for “rehabilitation and modernization.”

VTA Purchases Tunnel Boring Machine for BSVII Project

SAN FRANCISCO – The Valley Transportation Authority reports that it has purchased a tunnel boring machine from Herrenknecht, for its BSVII, or BART Silicon Valley Phase II, project.

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