DART To Make Repairs on Catenary; Re-Tensioning

DALLAS – Over the weekends of June 28th to July 1st and July 12th to 15th, crews will perform maintenance on DART Rail’s catenary.

CSX Service Resumes on Harpers Ferry Bridge After Fire

HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. – A trestle bridge over the Potomac River connecting Maryland to Harpers Ferry, West Virginia will be ready for freight and passenger trains to operate after a fire broke out on Monday, June 24th.

AtkinsRéalis Will Design New York Broadway Junction Complex Improvements

MONTREAL – Professional services and project management company AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. will work for Design-Builder ECCO III Enterprises Inc. ECCO III Enterprises, Inc. was awarded a 44-month contract to design and build disability access upgrades to the MTA Broadway Junction Complex.

CSX Reroutes Trains After Berkley Bridge Incident; Repairs Will Take One Month

NORFOLK, Va. – CSX report repairs to the Berkley Bridge will take a month to complete after an incident occurred along Interstate 264.

BNSF Rail Talk: From Tracks to Trenches: BNSF Team Recognized for Heroic Response to Devastating Floods

FORT WORTH ––In late January 2023, BNSF experienced historical flooding on our Bakersfield Subdivision in central California, with no indication of when the rains would stop.

Colorado Public Utilities Commission Requests RTD To Strengthen Maintenance Plans

DENVER – Colorado Public Utilities Commission states RTD has failed to prevent increasing maintenance issues for its light rail system.

R. J. Corman Announces Jake Weir Has Joined As Senior Director, Industrial Development

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. –– R.J. Corman has announced the addition of Jake Weir to their Industrial Development department.

TTC to Upgrade Overhead Electrical System Along Spadina Streetcars

TORONTO – Beginning June 23rd, TTC will implement service changes on Spadina Avenue to allow for critical track renewal to take place.

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.

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.

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