WMATA to Close Segments of Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines Over MLK Weekend for Infrastructure Repairs 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority will close segments of its Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines over MLK weekend.

MTA Approves Contracts To Improve Infrastructure And Accessibility

NEW YORK CITY – The MTA has approved contracts regarding accessibility upgrades at subway and LIRR stations, replacing Webster Avenue Bridge, and the Metro-North Brewster Yard Improvements Program.

TiEnergy Reduces Carbon Footprint by 1.6M Pounds

HAMPSHIRE, Ill. – TiEnergy, a family-owned railroad tie recycling and repurposing company, has reduced its carbon footprint by 1.6 million pounds so far this year.

PATH Grove St. Station Rehabilitation Starts January 2024; Lasts 20 Weekends

JERSEY CITY, N.J. – The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced a travel advisory for PATH Grove St. Station rehabilitation that will begin in January 2024.

Metrolink Service Systemwide Pauses Dec. 26th – 29th for Infrastructure Upgrades

LOS ANGELES – Starting December 26th and lasting through December 29th, Metrolink will pause its services systemwide in order to complete infrastructure upgrades and make repairs.

Pennsylvania Invests $42.5MM; Approves 25 Rail Improvement Projects

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced 25 rail freight improvement projects have been approved.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg

USDOT Awards $645MM in Rural Rail Grants

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the Biden-Harris Administration has awarded over $645 million from the Rural Surface Transportation Grant Program.

MassDOT Issued BVLOS Waiver to Fly Drones Over Rail Network

BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued the MassDOT Aeronautics Division a wide-ranging drone waiver.

Union Pacific Invests in Composite Ties

TEXARKANA, Ark. – Union Pacific shares its focus on sustainability efforts through its investment in alternative materials for railroad ties.

MBTA Green Line Extension (GLX) Work Update

BOSTON – The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority gave an update on its work along the Green Line Extension (GLX).

California Transportation Commission Awards $300M+ to 15 Projects

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. – The California Transportation Commission awarded more than $300 million to 15 projects across the state with $15 million going toward improvements along the LOSSAN Rail Corridor.

MBTA Completes Critical Track Work on Green Line

BOSTON – The MBTA has completed Green Line track work and removed 12 speed restrictions. Also, it has shortened two speed restrictions on the Green Line E branch between Prudential and Copley stations.

Ohio Rail Crossing Upgrades in Ashtabula and Warren Counties

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, or PUCO, approved safety upgrades at rail crossings in both Ashtabula and Warren counties in Ohio.

High-Speed Adjustable Perturbation Test Track for Vehicle Testing at the Transportation Technology Center

RAILWAY TRACK AND STRUCTURES, NOVEMBER 2023 ISSUE, TTC Operated by ENSCO

MBTA Finishes Track Work Between JFK/UMass and Park Street on Red Line

BOSTON – The MBTA has finished track work on the Red Line between JFK/UMass and Park Street and has subsequently removed nine speed restrictions.

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.

Helicopters: Norfolk Southern’s Vegetation Management Strategy

ATLANTA – Norfolk Southern’s Maintenance of Way and Structures Team utilize a helicopter as part of its vegetation management strategy.

OHLA Awarded Two Contracts

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

MBTA Launches Track Improvement Program

BOSTON – The MBTA is launching the Track Improvement Program, which seeks to remove existing speed restrictions and fix tracks by the end of 2024.

Two Ohio Rail Crossings to Receive Safety Upgrades

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, or PUCO, approved safety upgrades in Lucas and Washington counties in Ohio.

LOAD MORE