WATCH: MTA Replaces Segment of Park Avenue Viaduct
NEW YORK CITY – The MTA has replaced the first section of the Park Avenue Viaduct. This work was completed without disrupting service.
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MTA’s Church Av B Q Station Will Receive Accessibility Improvements in 2025
NEW YORK CITY – The MTA announces changes in service in Brooklyn will begin July 8th so crews can make accessibility improvements at the Church Av B Q station.
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.
Amtrak’s Adirondack Service Closure Extended to September
ROUSES POINT, N.Y. – Amtrak’s Adirondack service closure has been extended to September to allow for track modifications.
King George Station Reopened Following Maintenance Work
SURREY, British Columbia – King George Station reopened on June 9th after a six-week closure to allow for maintenance work and repairs.
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.
Four Amtrak Stations in California Receive Accessibility Upgrades
MARTINEZ, Calif. – At several Bay Area stations, Amtrak has completed accessibility upgrades, ensuring a better and more comfortable experience for customers.
A Smooth Ride –– Protecting Both The Vehicle And The Infrastructure
ATLANTA –– From the June 2024 Issue of Railway Track & Structures –– A Vendor Product Spotlight on Grade Crossing Surfacing Materials.
WMATA To Perform Maintenance Work on Red and Green Lines
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Crews will perform maintenance and make repairs on WMATA’s Red and Green Lines from June 8-9.
MBTA To Begin Replacement Work on South Elm Bridge in July
BOSTON – Over the summer, the MBTA will begin work to replace the South Elm Bridge on the Haverhill Commuter Rail Line.
Talbot Avenue Bridge Reopens in Maryland Following Redesign
SILVER SPRINGS, Md. – The MDOT, MTA, and Purple Line partnership, and local officials commemorated the opening of the redesigned Talbot Avenue bridge.
BART To Replace Interlockings at Three Stations
SAN FRANCISCO – BART crews will replace interlockings at Rockridge, MacArthur, and 19th Street stations starting the weekend of June 22-23.
MARTA Will Begin Five Points Transformation Project This Summer
ATLANTA – MARTA is starting the Five Points transformation project in July. Service impacts are expected to last for 18 months.
Amtrak’s Montpelier Junction Station To Receive Upgrades
BERLIN, Vt. – Amtrak will upgrade the train platform at Montpelier Junction in Berlin to make the station ADA-compliant.
OCTA Will Hold Community Meeting To Discuss Coastal Rail Resiliency Study
ORANGE COUNTY – At a community meeting on May 30th, OCTA will seek public input on coastal rail resiliency.
ICC Approves Stipulated Agreement To Install devices in Iroquois County
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Commerce Commission approved an agreement to install automated warning devices at County Road 2700 North highway-rail grade crossing in Iroquois County.
WMATA Will Start Summer Construction on Red Line on June 1st
WASHINGTON, D.C. – WMATA announced summer construction will begin on the Red Line starting June 1st.
Skanska Awarded $24MM Contract to Complete Track Improvements on MBTA Red Line
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) awarded Skanska with a $24 million contract to make track improvements to MBTA’s Red Line.
CN and Amtrak Reach Agreement on Adirondack Rail Line
ROUSES POINT, N.Y. – The agreement reached by CN and Amtrak means trackwork will take place on the Rouses Point Subdivision and will prevent long-term shutdowns of the Adirondack Line.
MTA’S Copiague Station Now ADA-Accessible
COPIAGUE, N.Y. – With its first elevator and connecting sidewalk, the Long Island Rail Road Copiague Station is now fully ADA-accessible.