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 and its freight railroad and municipal partners are taking on a wide variety of projects in 2025, including improvements to 52 stations and replacement of 43 grade crossings.

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.

SEPTA Completes Trolley Tunnel Blitz

PHILADELPHIA – SEPTA finished its work on trolley tunnel on August 11 as part of the 2025 Trolley Tunnel Blitz.

Maintenance Briefs –– MTA and WMATA Scheduled Maintenance

NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, D.C. –– MTA and WMATA announced separate infrastructure maintenance that will include temporary weekend service changes.

Downed Catenary Wire Causes ‘Significant Damage’ at Read Interlocking; Repairs Begin Aug. 4

BOSTON – MBTA and Keolis announce temporary commuter rail schedule changes to allow for emergency work to take place on the Franklin/Foxboro Line and Providence/Stoughton Line.

Norfolk Southern Uses Goats To Control Kudzu Growth

ATLANTA – Norfolk Southern is using goats to control the kudzu growth at Inman Yard in Atlanta.

Six Escalators Installed at Two MTA Stations

NEW YORK CITY – Six new escalators were installed at two MTA subway stations. Entuitive, an engineering firm, served as the designer for the escalator replacement project.

Metra Cancels Four Weekday Trains on UP Northwest Line For Tie Work Beginning Aug. 4

CHICAGO –– Metra’s weekday train schedules on the UP Northwest Line will be slightly reduced for about 1.5 months because of Union Pacific tie replacement work.

TransLink To Replace All Original Elevators on Expo Line

NEW WESTMINSTER, British Columbia – TransLink will replace all of the original elevators on its Expo Line.

MARTA Suspends Streetcar Service Starting Sept. 8 for Electrical Work

ATLANTA – On Sept. 8, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) will suspend streetcar service to allow for underground utility repairs.

ORDC Awards Two Grants for Siding Projects

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Rail Development Commission announced approval of grants to Indiana Northeastern Railroad and Kalmbach Feeds for siding projects.

ORDC Approves Awards for OHCR and IORY To Replace Rail

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Rail Development Commission announced it has approved awards to both Ohio Central Railroad and Indiana & Ohio Railway to replace rail.

Construction Work Chugging Along at Howard Street Tunnel

BALTIMORE – CSX continues work on the Howard Street Tunnel. On July 7, FRA Officials took a tour of the tunnel project.

Coastal Rail Resiliency Study Seeks To Refine Concepts

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. – OCTA will discuss its Coastal Rail Resiliency Study during a virtual public meeting on July 29. The study is focused on addressing the continued coastal erosion and unstable bluffs in San Clemente.

Track Work Begins on Metro-North Danbury Branch Line Aug. 1

NORWALK, Conn. – The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) sent an alert that from August 1st to 5th, the railroad crossing on Route 123 will be closed to allow for a replacement. There is also upcoming track work on the Metro-North Danbury Branch Line.

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