MTA Modernizes Elevators Across 11 Lines
NEW YORK CITY – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced it has modernized elevators and escalators across 11 lines in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
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Progress Rail Partners With Triton Group to Supply Composite Ties
ALBERTAVILLE, Ala. – Progress Rail announced it has entered into a sales and marketing agreement with Triton Group to supply composite railroad ties.
PennDOT Accepting Unsolicited Proposals for Transportation Projects
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Office of Public-Private Partnerships (P3) is accepting proposals for transportation projects through April 30.
ORDC Approves Grant Assistance for Projects
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) approved two projects for grant funding and three additional projects for state funding to assist with completing applications for federal funding.
ICC Approves Five Year Crossing Safety Improvement Program
CHICAGO – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved the annual five year Crossing Safety Improvement Program (FY 2027-2031).
Nearly $1B in Federal Funding Available for Infrastructure Projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant program, $999.5 million in funding has been made available for infrastructure projects.
NS Recognizes R3 Dual Rail Gang
ATTALLA, Ala. – Norfolk Southern gave a look into the R3 Dual Rail Gang in Alabama.
CSX’s Magnetic Particle Testing Helps Identify Issues
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – CSX detailed the work it is doing with magnetic particle testing in conjunction with visual inspections to increase safety.
Heavy Rainfall Leads to Washout on BNSF’s Stampede Subdivision (Update: 4/1)
SEATTLE – After a washout on the Stampede Subdivision, BNSF had to suspend service in the area to allow for repairs.
SEPTA To Begin M Line Rehabilitation Project March 29
PHILADELPHIA – SEPTA will begin a major rehabilitation project along the M Line on Sunday, March 29.
CSX Chattanooga Subdivision Receives Track Upgrades
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – CSX engineering teams finished track upgrades on the Chattanooga Subdivision.
NTSB Releases Preliminary Report on Amtrak Worker Fatality in Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– The National Transportation Safety Board this week released its preliminary report on the death of an Amtrak track worker on February 23, 2026.
CTDOT Releases 2027-2030 STIP
NEWINGTON, Conn. – The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) released the 2027-2030 draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).
Phase 3 of Signal Work at MBTA’s Columbia Junction Starts March 26
BOSTON – Phase 1 and 2 of MBTA’s major signal modernization work at Columbia Junction on the Red Line is almost complete. Phase 3 will begin March 26.
East River Tunnel Project Winter Update
NEW YORK CITY – Amtrak gave a winter progress update on the East River Tunnel Rehab project.
MDOT MTA Earns LEED Silver Certification
BALTIMORE – The U.S. Green Building Council awarded LEED Silver certification to the Purple Line Operations and Maintenance Facility.
UTA Unveils 2026 Maintenance Projects Schedule
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Transit Authority announced a lineup of 2026 maintenance projects on TRAX light rail and FrontRunner commuter rail lines.
LNW Receives $27MM CRISI Grant To Rehabilitate Track
MAGNOLIA, Ark. – Louisiana and North West Railroad Company received $27,320,000 in the form of a CRISI grant to replace rail and rehabilitate track along 44 miles.
CTDOT Announces $20MM in Rail Freight Infrastructure Grants
NEWINGTON, Conn. – The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced $20 million in infrastructure grants.
WMATA: Broken Third Rail Near New Carrollton
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is addressing a third rail power issue on the Orange Line.