NCTD Announces Upcoming Coastal Rail Service Suspension for Track Maintenance

SAN DIEGO – The North County Transit District (NCTD) announced all coastal rail service will be suspended February 22nd – 23rd.

MBTA’s Wellesley Square Station Opening February 17th

WELLESLEY, Mass. – The commuter rail station in Wellesley, Massachusetts will open on February 17th. This is Wellesley’s first accessible commuter rail location.

Norfolk Southern Completed $1B in Infrastructure Upgrades in 2024

ATLANTA – Norfolk Southern announced that it has completed $1 billion worth of infrastructure improvements throughout 2024.

Clearing the Way: Vegetation Management Vendor Spotlight

ATLANTA – From the February issue of Railway Track & Structures, one of the vendor spotlights focuses on vegetation management solutions.

Forte Construction, JV Partner Citnalta Construction Finish 68th St.-Hunter College Station Modernization

NEW YORK CITY – Forte Construction and Joint Venture Partner Citnalta Construction complete passengers station modernization ahead of schedule and under budget.

WATCH: First Week of PATH Hoboken Renovation

HOBOKEN, N.J. – Port Authority of New York and New Jersey shared photos of the first week of work at PATH Hoboken station during its renovation.

Metro Will Begin Elevator Modernization Project

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Metro has announced it will modernize 27 elevators across more than 12 stations. The first station to receive elevator modernization work is the Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Station.

Plans to Protect Rail Line in Orange County Presented to OCTA Board Members

ORANGE COUNTY – After landslides have disrupted rail operations in the San Clemente area, OCTA has been working with the community and its partners to seek long-term solutions.

RTD Removes Slow Zone #4 Restrictions, Reduces Zone #1 Restriction

DENVER – RTD has removed speed restrictions in Slow Zone #4 on the D Line. In Slow Zone #1, RTD has reduced the last restriction by 2,200 feet.

Rail Grinding and Milling: How They Work, Where They Work

ATLANTA – From the February 2025 issue of Railway Track & Structures, Interface Journal Managing Editor Jeff Tuzik writes about rail grinding and milling.

TTC Awards C$25MM Contract for Elevators at Old Mill Station

TORONTO – The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has approved a C$25.69 million contract for elevators, making Old Mill Station on Line 2 accessible.

Cathcart Rail To Provide Repairs For PNWR

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Cathcart Rail announced it will be the running repair agent for car inspection and mechanical services for Portland & Western Railroad’s (PNWR) 478-mile network.

MBTA Red Line Reaches Milestone; Speeds Increase to 50MPH

BOSTON – The MBTA Red Line reaches a milestone after work completed for the Track Improvement Program.

MTA Completes Upgrades at Woodhaven Blvd J Z Station

NEW YORK CITY – The MTA announced it has completed two new elevators at the Woodhaven Blvd J Z Station, making the passenger station fully accessible.

Sound Transit Declares Emergency Due To Light Rail Issues

SEATTLE – Sound Transit CEO Goran Sparrman declared “the existence of an emergency” to seek a no-bid work order for HNTB to provide technical services.

PATH’s Hoboken Station Will Close January 30th for Repairs

HOBOKEN, N.J. – Port Authority of New York and New Jersey shares its plan to overhaul PATH’s Hoboken Station beginning January 30th.

Metra Exploring Financing Options to Repair Bridges

CHICAGO – Metra will explore financing options to support repairing its bridges, including the Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing (RRIF) program.

MTA C&D, Urbahn Architects, Citnalta-Forte, Gannett Fleming Complete $300MM Renovation of 14th St/Sixth Ave Station

NEW YORK CITY – The 14th Street Sixth Avenue subway station is now fully accessible following a $300 million renovation.

Evertrak Partners With SCOA to Boost Railroad Tie Production

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – Evertrak has partnered with Sumitomo Corporation of Americas (SCOA). This partnership includes the SCOA investing in Evertrak and allows Evertrak to expand its production capabilities and scale operations.

MBTA Announces Construction Schedule for First Part of 2025

BOSTON – The MBTA announced its construction schedule for the first half of 2025.

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