MTA Pushes Ahead With $7.7B East Harlem Subway Extension

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority expects to launch construction on Phase 2 of its Second Avenue subway line into Manhattan’s East Harlem segment in 2024, assuming federal funding is allocated, according to Charles Gary, MTA’s deputy general counsel.

Metrolinx Upgrades Add Capacity Along Kitchener GO Line

Metrolinx has been completing upgrades to the Kitchener GO Line since taking ownership of the track between Georgetown and Kitchener in 2018.

CTDOT Preps for Track Improvements on Metro-North New Canaan Branch Line

The Connecticut Department of Transportation has announced that the agency expects track improvements to be completed on the New Canaan Branch Line this summer, informing passengers that all train service will be replaced by substitute bus service.

Honolulu’s HART Service to Open in July

In his State of the City address, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi announced this week that the Honolulu Rail will open to the public in July.

Minnesota Report Finds Governance Issues for Southwest Light Rail Project

A recent analysis of the Southwest Light Rail project identifies a number of governance challenges and recommends that the Minnesota Legislature rethink how large transit projects are planned, funded, and implemented.

LACMTA

LACMTA Prepares for Purple Line Extension Construction

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s D Line (Purple) service will be disrupted beginning March 20 and lasting about 30 days due to construction of the Purple Line Extension Project.

North County Transit Plans Maintenance for Two Coastal Rail Lines

San Diego’s North County Transit District has planned maintenance and infrastructure enhancements for two rail lines in March along the coastal rail corridor.

OCTA Identifies Long-Term Rail Stabilization Efforts for San Clemente

The Orange County Transportation Authority announced this week it made a crucial step in identifying ways to protect the coastal rail line that runs through south Orange County.

North County Transit’s Proposed Railroad Fence Awaits Decision More Than Two Years After Petition

More than two and a half years after the North County Transit District submitted its petition for a declaratory order regarding whether Del Mar gets a safety fence constructed along its 1.7 miles of blufftop railroad, the Surface Transportation Board has not yet provided a decision.

Altamont Corridor Express Rail Expansion Faces Two-Year Delay

The Altamont Corridor Express’ expansion into Stanislaus and Sacramento counties is expected to be delayed by two years.

Metra

Durabook Computing Solutions to Supply Metra With Rugged Computers

Durabook, a provider of computing solutions, will supply Chicago’s Metra system with its rugged S15AB laptop computers.

Metrolinx Plans Weekend Work to Clear Path for Hazel McCallion Line

Metrolinx will soon have crews working on sewer and watermain installations, including relocations and upgrades, at the intersection of Hurontario and Dundas Streets in Mississauga in preparation for the Hazel McCallion Line’s infrastructure construction.

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Amtrak Kicking Off $6B B&P Tunnel Replacement Program

Amtrak on March 10 will start early construction work for the B&P Tunnel Replacement Program. The nearly 150-year-old, 1.4-mile tunnel that connects Baltimore, Md., and Washington, D.C., is a single point of

Maryland Transit Administration to Replace Pedestrian Bridge at Rogers Avenue Station 

The Maryland Department of Transportation’s Maryland Transit Administration announced that construction on a pedestrian bridge at the Rogers Avenue Metro Subway Station would commence on March 6.

Amtrak to Provide Funds, Track Outages for NY Penn Station Access Infrastructure Project

Amtrak is collaborating with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to support the Penn Station Access Project on the Hell Gate Line, creating four new Metro-North stations in the Bronx and allowing Metro-North trains to travel to New York Penn Station.

Brightline Reaches 130mph, Completes CRISI Grant Program

After hitting speeds of 130 mph, Brightline is officially the fastest train in Florida and the Southeastern U.S.

MTA to Raise Frequently Struck LIRR Bridge in Garden City During Weekend Work

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority recently announced that crews will raise the height of the bridge that carries the LIRR Hempstead Branch over Cherry Valley Avenue in Garden City over the next five weekends.

Oregon Lawmakers Propose Bill to Require Cascade to Extend to Eugene

The proposed bullet train from Portland to Seattle to Vancouver would need to include service all the way to Eugene, according to a bill that was submitted in the Oregon Legislature.

OCTA to Study Railroad Relocation to Protect San Clemente Tracks

While the Orange County Transportation Authority’s emergency work to stabilize railroad tracks in San Clemente nears completion, the agency and its partners say they are continuing work on long-term solutions to protect the coastal rail line.

WMATA Considers Open Gangway Design for 8000-Series Rail Cars

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is considering changes to the design of its next generation of rail cars—the 8000 series—stating that the changes would increase capacity while allowing passengers to move between cars and avoid crowding.

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