Watch: Metrolinx Progress Report on Davenport Diamond

Huge strides on Davenport Diamond Guideway continue. Flyover video in this article gives viewers a unique view.

Silver Line Extension Gets Green Light from WMSC

The Washington Metro Safety Commission concurs – Silver Line Extension ready.

Union Pacific Completes New Mexico Siding Project

At RT&S, we like to highlight construction projects and milestones whenever possible. Union Pacific recently announced the completion of a siding extension in New Mexico.

Florida Department of Transportation Will Contribute Funding to Commuter Rail Line

The Florida DOT announced it will help fund a new commuter line between Fort Lauderdale and Aventura.

VTA’s Single Bore Tunnel Gets Green Light From APTA Peer Review

In 2017, engineers from several firms performed a study for a proposed joint venture between the Valley Transportation Authority and the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system to determine if a single-bore or dual-bore tunneling process would be best for a six-mile extension into San Jose and Santa Clara.

Watco

Watco Helps Small Town Land a New Manufacturer

Short line operator Watco recently announced that it facilitated a plant location in Neodesha, Kan., which is in the southwest part of the state.

More choppy air for Ottawa light rail

The Ottawa light rail system timeline has been hit with additional delay.

Watch: WMATA Silver Line Extension now ready to go

On Oct. 24, RT&S reported that the Silver Line Extension of Washington, D.C.’s Metro line would, according to officials, be open in time for the Thanksgiving holiday travel weekend.

CSX and North Carolina team up for rail improvement project

Waxhaw, N.C. is the site of a rail improvement project that is a joint venture with North Carolina and CSX.

Kansas City Southern breaks ground on second span of new international bridge

The number of trains moving between the United States and Mexico is about to double.

Look: While Texas Central parties in Japan, houses it owns are suffering from massive hangover

Texas Central has always said it wants to be a good neighbor, but its yard is a total mess.

Final EIS released for BNSF bridge across the Missouri

The Coast Guard announced the availability of a Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed replacement of the BNSF Railway Bridge across the Missouri River between Bismarck and Mandan, N.D.

Watch: CTA moving forward on Red Line Extension project

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is proposing to extend the Red Line from the existing terminal at 95th/Dan Ryan to 130th Street, subject to the availability of funding.

Sound Transit

Worker suffers traumatic injuries on Sound Transit project

A worker on Sound Transit’s Mountlake Terrace light rail segment is in critical condition after a concrete wall panel fell on him.

HART planning to open first line of rail soon, but concerns remain over column cracks

Back in August, RT&S reported on column cracks the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) was experiencing, which were found four years ago. The rail line will be opening soon, and the cracks still remain a concern.

Amtrak begins procurement for construction of new Connecticut River bridge

Part of Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor is finally getting some attention.

Lack of stability, volatility force Calif. high-speed rail authority to hit reset button

After careful consideration and given the current economic climate, supply chain challenges, and 40-year high inflation, the California High-Speed Rail Authority has determined it is not in the state’s best interest to extend the time for the track and systems procurement in its current form.

Construction update on the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension

RT&S has reported extensively on the progress of the Metrolinx Eglinton project over the past couple of years. Here’s the latest report from the agency.

South Shore Line

Two key Indiana rail projects reaching completion milestones

A couple of railroad projects in Indiana are moving along smoothly.

Metrolink launches new Arrow service extending San Bernardino Line to Redlands

Metrolink riders in the Inland Empire can now use the new Arrow passenger rail service to travel between the cities of San Bernardino and Redlands.

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