Designs Have Been Approved for New IBX Light Rail Line to Run from Queens to Brooklyn Approval granted for the Interborough Express (IBX) light rail line connecting Queens to Brooklyn, bypassing Manhattan. $5.5 billion project will repurpose existing rail lines and serve about 200,000 passengers. New transit option aims to cut travel time and reduce congestion, enhancing mobility for around 1.15 million individuals....

Designs Have Been Approved for New IBX Light Rail Line to Run from Queens to Brooklyn #Infrastructure #NewYork #NewYorkCity #RailroadConstruction

PCL Construction Builds New Train Yard in Seattle PCL Construction is building a $300 million facility in Seattle for Amtrak Airo trains, part of a modernization project funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Challenges include a shallow water table and seismic activity on the former tidal bed, but the project aims to enhance maintenance practices and efficiency for Amtrak's new fleet....

PCL Construction Builds New Train Yard in Seattle #Amtrak #construction #PCLConstruction #RailroadConstruction #Seattle

Billion-Dollar Amtrak River Rail Bridge Replacement Project Under Way in Conn. The $1.37 billion Amtrak River Rail Bridge replacement project in Connecticut, led by O&G Industries and Tutor Perini, aims to enhance rail and maritime traffic with a modernized, resilient structure. The new bridge will support higher train speeds and features advanced infrastructure for improved reliability and serviceability....

Billion-Dollar Amtrak River Rail Bridge Replacement Project Under Way in Conn. #Amtrak #Connecticut #OGIndustries #RailroadConstruction

Groundbreaking Puts Major Rail Construction Project On Track in Virginia's New River Valley Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin broke ground on the New River Valley Rail Project in Christiansburg to bring Amtrak service back to the region after 46 years. The $264.5 million initiative aims to boost connectivity, economic growth and transportation alternatives, with service set to begin in 2027....

Groundbreaking Puts Major Rail Construction Project On Track in Virginia's New River Valley #Amtrak #construction #RailroadConstruction #Virginia #Construction

MassDOT to Advance West-East Rail Service By Building New Train Station in Palmer MassDOT selected South of Palmer Yard for a new train station in Palmer, advancing West-East Rail service in Massachusetts. The station will be part of the Compass Rail program to enhance mobility and economic development....

MassDOT selected South of Palmer Yard for a new train station in Palmer, advancing West-East Rail service in Massachusetts. The station will be part of the Compass Rail program to enhance mobility and economic development.... #Amtrak #construction #Massachusetts #MassDOT #RailroadConstruction

Long Bridge Rail Partners Awarded Long Bridge South Project Long Bridge Rail Partners, including Trumbull Corp., Fay, S&B USA Construction, and Wagman Heavy Civil Inc., have been awarded the Long Bridge South Project by the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority. This $2.3 billion project will construct a new railroad…

Long Bridge Rail Partners, including Trumbull Corp., Fay, S&B USA Construction, and Wagman Heavy Civil Inc., have been awarded the Long Bridge South Project by the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority. This $2.3 billion project will construct a new… #Bridges #Fay #Infrastructure #RailroadConstruction

AECOM Named Delivery Partner for Austin Light Rail Phase 1 ATP selects AECOM as delivery partner for Austin Light Rail Phase 1, a $7 billion project with 15 stations and electric-powered trains. AECOM to provide professional services for final design, construction, and post-construction management, aiming to…

ATP selects AECOM as delivery partner for Austin Light Rail Phase 1, a $7 billion project with 15 stations and electric-powered trains. AECOM to provide professional services for final design, construction, and post-construction… #AECOM #ElectricVehicles #RailroadConstruction #TEXAS #Construction

Ten Civil-War Era Bridge Piers Over Susquehanna River in Maryland Demolished by Amtrak Amtrak demolishes ten Civil War-era bridge piers over the Susquehanna River in Maryland to make way for a $2.7 billion project replacing the current bridge. Despite opposition, Amtrak cites the piers' impediment to boaters and lack of historical…

Amtrak demolishes ten Civil War-era bridge piers over the Susquehanna River in Maryland to make way for a $2.7 billion project replacing the current bridge. Despite opposition, Amtrak cites the piers' impediment to boaters and lack of historical… #Amtrak #Bridges #RailroadConstruction #Construction

Amtrak Awards Key Contracts to Advance Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project Amtrak awards contracts to Skanska, Walsh & Herzog JV and AECOM, STV JV for Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project, enhancing capacity and speed on the NEC. Project includes building new bridges and doubling track capacity for better efficiency and…

Amtrak awards contracts to Skanska, Walsh & Herzog JV and AECOM, STV JV for Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project, enhancing capacity and speed on the NEC. Project includes building new bridges and doubling track capacity for… #Amtrak #Bridges #Infrastructure #RailroadConstruction #Construction

Far South Side Sees Sneak Peek of CTA Red Line Extension The Far South Side community got a glimpse of the upcoming CTA Red Line Extension project, set to start in 2025 and finish by 2030. The 5.5-mile extension includes four stations, job creation, and improved transit access for the area, promising economic…

The Far South Side community got a glimpse of the upcoming CTA Red Line Extension project, set to start in 2025 and finish by 2030. The 5.5-mile extension includes four stations, job creation, and improved transit access for the area,… #ChicagoTransitAuthority #Illinois #RailroadConstruction

Amtrak Secures $112M in Federal Funds to Upgrade 13 Projects in Northeast Corridor Amtrak secures $112M from FRA's FSP-NEC program to fund 13 projects. Key upgrades include station expansions, bridge replacements, and rail infrastructure improvements across the Northeast Corridor to enhance reliability, speed, and the customer…

Amtrak secures $112M from FRA's FSP-NEC program to fund 13 projects. Key upgrades include station expansions, bridge replacements, and rail infrastructure improvements across the Northeast Corridor to enhance reliability, speed, and the… #Amtrak #Infrastructure #RailroadConstruction #transportation

Amtrak to Start Major Rail Yard Improvements in Seattle Amtrak is set to upgrade its rail yard in Seattle with a $300 million project, advancing passenger rail growth and modernizing maintenance facilities. The improvements will support existing and future trains, including new Airo trains for the Amtrak…

Amtrak is set to upgrade its rail yard in Seattle with a $300 million project, advancing passenger rail growth and modernizing maintenance facilities. The improvements will support existing and future trains, including new Airo… #Amtrak #PACIFICNORTHWEST #PCLConstruction #RailroadConstruction

Amtrak, Partners Break Ground On New Philadelphia Train Maintenance Facility Amtrak, with federal support, breaks ground on a new $462 million train maintenance facility in Philadelphia. The facility, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will enhance train maintenance efficiency and reliability, leading to improved…

Amtrak, with federal support, breaks ground on a new $462 million train maintenance facility in Philadelphia. The facility, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will enhance train maintenance efficiency and reliability, leading to… #Amtrak #Pennsylvania #Philadelphia #RailroadConstruction

Tutor Perini Reveals New $1.6B HART Project in Hawaii Tutor Perini Corporation, a civil, building and specialty construction company, announced recently that it has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $1.66 billion by the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) for the City Center…

Tutor Perini Corporation, a civil, building and specialty construction company, announced recently that it has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $1.66 billion by the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) for the City Center… #Hawaii #RailroadConstruction #transportation

Norfolk Southern to Invest $200M for Upgrades Along Alabama's 3B Rail Corridor Norfolk Southern Corp. said Aug. 2 that it plans to make upwards of $200 million in rail improvements along its 3B Corridor connecting northern and central Alabama to the Port of Mobile. The Atlanta-based railway company said that the Alabama project…

Norfolk Southern Corp. said Aug. 2 that it plans to make upwards of $200 million in rail improvements along its 3B Corridor connecting northern and central Alabama to the Port of Mobile. The Atlanta-based railway company said that the… #Alabama #Infrastructure #RailroadConstruction #Construction

Chicago's Metra $332M Project Replaces 22 Bridges Metra's 2024 construction budget includes $332.4 million allocated for a variety of projects ranging from major infrastructure improvements to smaller tasks across Metra's 11 lines. Topping the list for Chicago's commuter rail system is a plan to replace…

Metra's 2024 construction budget includes $332.4 million allocated for a variety of projects ranging from major infrastructure improvements to smaller tasks across Metra's 11 lines. Topping the list for Chicago's commuter rail… #Bridges #Chicago #Illinois #Infrastructure #RailroadConstruction

Metra's $332M Project Replaces 22 Bridges Metra's 2024 construction budget includes $332.4 million allocated for a variety of projects ranging from major infrastructure improvements to smaller tasks across Metra's 11 lines. Topping the list for Chicago's commuter rail system is a plan to replace…

Metra's 2024 construction budget includes $332.4 million allocated for a variety of projects ranging from major infrastructure improvements to smaller tasks across Metra's 11 lines. Topping the list for Chicago's commuter rail system is a… #Bridges #Illinois #Infrastructure #RailroadConstruction

Officials in N.J., N.Y Celebrate Deal to Fully Fund $16B Hudson Tunnel Project Officials from New Jersey and New York convened in Manhattan July 8 to celebrate a major funding agreement that finalizes a long-awaited cross-Hudson rail project that will double capacity and boost the reliability of the plagued railway. The Gateway…

Officials from New Jersey and New York convened in Manhattan July 8 to celebrate a major funding agreement that finalizes a long-awaited cross-Hudson rail project that will double capacity and boost the reliability of the plagued… #Infrastructure #NewJersey #NewYork #RailroadConstruction #tunnel

Skanska JV Awarded Contract by Amtrak for East River Tunnel Rehabilitation Project in New York Skanska, a global construction and development firm, and joint venture partner, E-J Electric Installation Co., announced it has been awarded a contract by Amtrak to lead the East River Tunnel Rehabilitation Project in New York. The forthcoming upgrades…

Skanska, a global construction and development firm, and joint venture partner, E-J Electric Installation Co., announced it has been awarded a contract by Amtrak to lead the East River Tunnel Rehabilitation Project in New York.… #Infrastructure #NewYork #NewYorkCity #RailroadConstruction #Skanska

Prefab Process May Help Contractors Surmount Many Jobsite Challenges The prefabrication concept is nothing new in the bridge sector. Temporary bridges have long provided a smart solution when routes are lost. But the prefab process is being incorporated into transportation construction in new areas. Water and rail are two…

The prefabrication concept is nothing new in the bridge sector. Temporary bridges have long provided a smart solution when routes are lost. But the prefab process is being incorporated into transportation construction in new areas. Water and rail… #Infrastructure #RailroadConstruction #Construction

Space Coast Leaders, Residents Excited About Planned Brightline Rail Station in Cocoa At present, there is no set timetable or fixed cost for Brightline's planned train station in Cocoa, Fla., despite a similar construction project expected to begin in 2026 farther down the Atlantic Coast in the Martin County city of Stuart. But that has…

At present, there is no set timetable or fixed cost for Brightline's planned train station in Cocoa, Fla., despite a similar construction project expected to begin in 2026 farther down the Atlantic Coast in the Martin County city of Stuart.… #Brightline #FLORIDA #RailroadConstruction #Construction

Brightline Breaks Ground On $3B Vegas-to-California Rail Brightline West officially broke ground on the high-speed rail system which will connect Las Vegas to Southern California. The 218-mi. system will be constructed in the middle of the I-15 and is based on Brightline's vision to connect city pairs that are…

Brightline West officially broke ground on the high-speed rail system which will connect Las Vegas to Southern California. The 218-mi. system will be constructed in the middle of the I-15 and is based on Brightline's vision to connect… #Brightline #California #LasVegas #Nevada #RailroadConstruction

New N.C. Rail Study Proposes Passenger Train Line Between Wilmington, Raleigh After more than 56 years without passenger rail service in the coastal city of Wilmington, N.C., a newly commissioned passenger rail study has proposed routes for the Wilmington to Raleigh train service that recommends travel through Goldsboro rather than…

After more than 56 years without passenger rail service in the coastal city of Wilmington, N.C., a newly commissioned passenger rail study has proposed routes for the Wilmington to Raleigh train service that recommends travel… #Infrastructure #NorthCarolina #RailroadConstruction #Construction

Kansas DOT Issues $16.5M for Short Line Rail Projects Through State RSIP Nearly $16.5 million will go to 17 short line rail expansion and rehabilitation projects in Kansas, funded through the Kansas Department of Transportation's Rail Service Improvement Program or RSIP. Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly (D) said in a statement that…

Nearly $16.5 million will go to 17 short line rail expansion and rehabilitation projects in Kansas, funded through the Kansas Department of Transportation's Rail Service Improvement Program or RSIP. Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly (D) said in… #Kansas #KansasDepartmentofTransportation #RailroadConstruction