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.
Illinois Awards $200MM in Freight Mobility Grants
In Illinois, 22 port, rail and highway projects will share $200 million in grant funding to address bottlenecks, increase mobility, and improve the supply chain up and down the state, Gov. JB
LA Metro’s Foothill Gold Line Project Marks Milestone
All reconstruction work requiring long-term street closures is now finished for the 21 at-grade crossings along Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (LA Metro) Foothill Gold Line light rail project. This is
MnDOT, NJDOT Award $35MM in Freight Rail Improvement Grants
The departments of transportation in Minnesota (MnDOT) and New Jersey (NJDOT) are investing $6.95 million and $27.8 million, respectively, in projects that will improve freight rail infrastructure.
VPRA Seeks Construction Partners for Long Bridge Project
The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) announced March 29 that it has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking qualified design-build teams for the north end of the Long Bridge project.
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.
Report: HART System Safety Plan Advances
A safety plan has been proposed for the HART (Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation) Honolulu Rail System, whose first segment is expected to open in July. KHON Channel 2 on March 27
ICC Approves Annual Crossing Safety Improvement Program; Greenlights Automatic Warning Device Projects
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) announced March 24 that it has approved its annual five-year Crossing Safety Improvement Program (FY 2024-2028) to implement highway-rail safety projects at local roads across the state. More than $476 million dollars from the Grade Crossing Protection Fund (GCPF) and Rebuild Illinois (RBI) will help communities and railroads pay for improvements at 424 crossing locations.
MnDOT: $151.4MM Needed to Renew, Expand Minnesota’s Freight Rail System
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has released its 2023-2028 Forecast, focusing on the $151.4 million in funding required to go toward planned local projects needing state support for rail and bridge upgrades, new industrial parks and job creation.
FTA: $212.3MM Available for Emergency Relief Funding
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced March 27 that $212,301,048 in grants are available to apply for under the Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program (Emergency Relief Program) for states, territories, local government authorities, Indian tribes, and other FTA recipients affected by major declared disasters in calendar years 2017, 2020, 2021 and 2022.