TriMet To Start Two-Part Eastside MAX Improvements Project in October
PORTLAND, Ore. – TriMet announces a two-part MAX improvements project will start in October 2025.
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CSX Installs Ties, Makes Improvements to Walbridge Yard in Ohio
WALBRIDGE, Ohio – CSX announced Sept. 10 the Walbridge Yard in Ohio underwent infrastructure improvements.
Studs: Squat-Type Defects that are Misunderstood and Mismanaged
Squats and studs (squat-type defects) are a topic of discussion and debate in the world of wheel/rail interaction. Their similarity in appearance leads many experienced track people to misidentify them, and the
NJ Transit Kicks Off New Brunswick Station Rehabilitation Project
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – , NJ Transit, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, and city officials kicked off a rehabilitation project on Tuesday, Sept. 9 to make modifications to the New Brunswick Station.
VTA Highlights Two Completed Projects on Its Light Rail System This Summer
SAN JOSE – VTA recounts its summer maintenance efforts across its light rail system.
UTA To Begin Maintenance Projects on TRAX Red and Blue Lines September 10
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) will begin maintenance projects on its TRAX Red and Blue lines through September and October.
OCTA Delivers Initial Sand Nourishment in San Clemente
ORANGE COUNTY – Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) delivered the initial sand nourishment as part of the emergency efforts to protect the vulnerable coastal rail line.
Urban Engineers Supports Award-Winning Camden Terminal Rail Improvement
CAMDEN, N.J. – The Balzano Marine Terminal infrastructure upgrade earned the 2025 Distinguished Engineering Award from the New Jersey Alliance for Action.
MBTA Orange Line Reaches 55 MPH After Track Work
BOSTON – As of August 24, the MBTA’s Orange Line is now able to reach 55 mph on select portions for the first time.
RTD Begins Next Phase of Track Work September 2
DENVER – The Regional Transportation District (RTD) will begin the next phase of track work on September 2.
Patriot Rail Thanks GNRR Engineering Team for Siding Project
NELSON, Ga. – Patriot Rail’s Georgia Northeastern Railroad (GNRR) Engineering team completed a siding project in Georgia.
ICC Approves State Funds for Automatic Warning Device Installation in Peoria and Carroll Counties
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved funds to install automatic warning devices in Peoria and Carroll Counties.
NJDOT Opens Applications for Freight Rail Service Improvement Grants
TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Department of Transportation is accepting applications through Oct. 10 for $25 million in FY2026 grants for freight rail improvements.
R.J. Corman Emergency Divisions Respond to BNSF Recovery Efforts After June Derecho
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. – R.J. Corman Railroad Services’ Emergency Divisions were deployed to help BNSF with recovery after a derecho swept through North Dakota on June 21, 2025 and blew over 832 empty hopper cars.
STV Celebrates Moreno Valley/March Field Station Upgrades
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. – STV announced on Aug. 20 the completion of the Moreno Valley/March Field Metrolink Station Improvement Project.
SEPTA Still Experiencing Regional Rail Delays
PHILADELPHIA – SEPTA is still experiencing delays and cancellations due to a fire at Paoli Station last month.
TriMet’s Robertson Tunnel Closes Sept 7 for Track and Overhead Wire Work
PORTLAND, Ore. – TriMet will close its tunnel under Washington Park to allow for MAX improvements from September 7 to 13.
Metra’s Beverly Branch Temporarily Suspended Starting August 22
CHICAGO – Metra will shut down the Beverly Branch of its Rock Island Line from August 22 to 24 to allow crews to replace the Morgan Street Bridge. Service will return August 25.
MBTA Celebrates Natick Center Station Upgrades
NATICK, Mass. – The MBTA has completed major accessibility upgrades at Natick Center Station on the Framingham/Worcester Commuter Rail Line.
Rail Crossing Safety Upgrades Approved in Muskingum and Warren Counties
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, PUCO, approved rail crossing upgrades in Muskingum and Warren counties.