NJ Transit to Revitalize Historic Mahwah Station
NJ Transit is moving forward with plans to revamp its Mahwah train station and improve customer service.
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SEPTA Awards Design Contract for Broad Street ADA Improvements
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority on March 23 awarded a contract to move forward with accessibility enhancements at three subway stations.
BART Ridership Forecast Could Redefine South Bay Transit
One of the country’s largest infrastructure projects, carrying Bay Area Rapid Transit trains through downtown San Jose, is taking shape. Nevertheless, the number of passengers who will use the extension—and its future as a key component for regional transport—is becoming increasingly uncertain.
Construction Begins on Metra’s Two-Year Homewood Station Project
Metra has begun a two-year construction project at its Homewood Station. The tunnel on the east side of the train station in suburban Homewood, Illinois, has been closed by the commuter rail system that serves Chicago and its suburbs.
Trinity Railway Express Requests to Amend PTC System
Trinity Railway Express submitted a request for amendment to its Federal Railroad Administration-certified positive train control system on March 3.
PATH to Debut 9-Car Service on Newark-World Trade Center Line
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will begin the first phase of a massive expansion of PATH service along the Newark-World Trade Center line on March 23.
Maryland Approves FY24 Funding Commitment for Southern Maryland Rapid Transit
The State budget for FY24, which includes a sizeable financial commitment for the Southern Maryland Rapid Transit Project, has been approved by the Maryland House of Delegates.
SEPTA Requests to Amend PTC Plan, Seeks Approval of Railroad Signal System Modification
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority submitted a request for amendment to its Federal Railroad Administration-approved Positive Train Control Implementation Plan on Feb. 22.
Watch–Three-Week MAX Disruption Coming This Spring for TriMet’s A Better Red Project
PORTLAND–Plan a three-week disruption to the MAX Blue, Green and Red lines starting next month.
Metro-North to Adjust Schedules to Support State of Good Repair Projects
NEW YORK–MTA Metro-North Railroad this week announced upcoming schedule adjustments on the Hudson, Harlem and New Haven lines to support state of good repair work. The new schedule will go into effect on Sunday, March 26, and be in effect through Saturday, June 10. The minor adjustments on the schedule will support ongoing infrastructure improvements happening on all three of the railroad’s East of Hudson lines.
Geotechnical Testing Lays Groundwork for Metrolinx GO Expansion
Geotechnical testing is being completed as part of the Metrolinx GO Expansion program’s next steps, which will eventually increase the number and speed of GO trains operating throughout the Greater Toronto and Hamilton region.
LACMTA Removes Temporary Decking at Future Wilshire/Fairfax Station for Purple Extension
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Purple Line (D Line) Extension hit a significant milestone earlier this month when the design-builder, STS, finished removing temporary street decking at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue.
Sound Transit CEO Pledges to Revamp Downtown Light-Rail Stations
New Sound Transit CEO Julie Timm recently announced that improvements, including security guards and cleaning teams, will be implemented this month.
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 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.