Illinois Officials Celebrate Progress on Springfield Rail Improvements Project
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and other officials gathered in Springfield to commemorate the Rail Improvements Project’s progress on April 5.
Author: Kyra Senese
Amtrak Completes Upgrades at Gastonia Station
With the completion of a $3.2 million project at the Gastonia, North Carolina, station, Amtrak travelers now have a more accessible journey.
Metrolinx Guideway Construction Progresses on Hazel McCallion Line
The Hazel McCallion Line will provide significant infrastructure and transit enhancements to Hurontario Street, with plans to add a new elevated guideway that will span above Highway 403.
Union Pacific Works to Shore Up Great Salt Lake
The Great Salt Lake, which is home to 338 bird species, is also home to Union Pacific’s Great Salt Lake causeway, a 20-mile-long raised rock-filled railroad track.
Metrolinx GO Trains Now Using Elevated Davenport Diamond Guideway
The Metrolinx Davenport Diamond Guideway project has hit a key milestone.
RTD Begins Extended Improvements Project on Multiple Lines to Lone Tree
RTD began an extensive project on April 3 to undertake maintenance and repairs to the coping panels that run along the Southeast Rail Line south of Broadway to Lincoln Station near to I-25.
Brightline to Continue Train Testing Up to 79 MPH in Indian River County
Brightline is continuing essential work on its Orlando extension with train testing in Indian River County having commenced April 1, 2023, with trains traveling up to 79 mph.
MTA Unveils Replacement of Frequently Struck LIRR Bridge
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has announced a new overpass in Garden City with a 14-foot, five-inch vehicular clearance that would improve safety and cut train delays.
Caltrain Issues Emergency Order to Repair Rail Bridge
Caltrain declared an emergency on March 27 to repair damage to the embankment that supports the rail bridge between Palo Alto and Menlo Park, which was weakened by previous storms.
RTD Prioritizes Southeast Rail Line Repairs, Postpones Louisiana-Pearl Station Work
RTD has postponed planned overnight work at Louisiana-Pearl Station to refinish surfaces. The one-month project, which was intended to begin on April 2, will now take place in late spring.
Engineering Partnership, Local First Nations to Mitigate Wetland Geotechnical Issues
With roughly 86,486,883 acres of wetland in Ontario, officials face unique issues when managing the operation and maintenance of railway lines.
Ottawa Light Rail Committee Receives Stage 2 Construction Update
The City of Ottawa’s Light Rail Sub-Committee has received a detailed update on Stage 2 construction activities as work continues to extend the O-Train network farther south, east and west.
Transit Partners Appeal Ruling That Denied $100M Claim for RTD’s Unexpected Costs
The contracting group that built three commuter rail lines for the Regional Transportation District appealed a court verdict on March 30 that had denied its request for the transit agency to cover almost $112 million in unforeseen costs.
San Clemente Stabilization Project to Entail San Luis Rey River Habitat Restoration
The railroad stabilization project planned on a coastal hillside in San Clemente will involve the preservation of native habitat near the San Luis Rey River in Oceanside.
Northern Indiana’s South Shore Projects Push Forward as Construction Season Gets Underway
The $950 million Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District project’s West Lake Corridor commuter railroad work is roughly one-quarter complete, with crews continuing site and structural work.
Alberta Explores Reinstating Shortline Rail in Oyen
The Alberta Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding on March 23 with Oyen Regional Rail Company, Special Areas and Oyen Development Corporation and Canada Infrastructure Bank to support their assessment of whether the rail line between Oyen and Lyalta should be restored.
Metrolinx Installs Traction Power Substations Along Hazel McCallion Line
Metrolinx has announced updates along Hurontario Street with the installation of traction power substations along the Hazel McCallion Line and at the project’s maintenance and storage facility.
Two Firms Shortlisted for Second Surrey Langley SkyTrain Contract
The Province of British Columbia has announced that two pre-qualified teams have moved forward to the request for proposals stage to design and build eight new stations for the Surrey Langley SkyTrain.
RTD Plans Maintenance Work Through October
Colorado’s Regional Transportation District has announced two light rail maintenance projects to support the safe operation of the E, H, and R lines between I-25/Broadway Station in Denver and Lincoln Station in Lone Tree.
California Allocates $37M to San Diego Transportation Infrastructure Repairs
The California Transportation Commission announced March 24 that millions of dollars in state funds will be directed to local San Diego governments to restore transportation infrastructure.