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BART To Replace Interlocking Near Richmond Station Starting Presidents’ Day Weekend

Jennifer McLawhorn
January 24, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO – Over the course of four non-consecutive weekends, BART will focus on a track improvement project regarding an interlocking replacement near Richmond Station.
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$182MM Utility Relocation Contract Awarded for Second Avenue Subway Phase 2

Jennifer McLawhorn
January 24, 2024
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NEW YORK CITY – For Phase 2 of the Second Avenue Subway Project, a $182 million utility relocation contract was awarded to C.A.C. Industries. The project will extend the Q train to East Harlem.
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ARH Gives Maintenance Updates on Six Railroads

Jennifer McLawhorn
January 24, 2024
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CHICAGO – For 2024, Anacostia Rail Holdings gave a progress update for six railroads including Chicago South Shore & South Bend Railroad, Louisiana & Indiana Railroad, and Northern Lines Railway.
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California State Senate Requests Action on Surf Line

David C. Lester
January 23, 2024
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SACRAMENTO –– Seven California state senators have written a letter to the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) requesting coordinated action to address the continuing problems of erosion and mudslides that have disrupted traffic on the the …

MTA Construction & Development Honored for 2023 Projects

Jennifer McLawhorn
January 23, 2024
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NEW YORK CITY – The MTA Construction & Development was honored with 21 awards for projects in 2023.
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Nearly 1,000 CSX Engineering Team Members Travel to Jacksonville for Annual Training

Jennifer McLawhorn
January 22, 2024
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – CSX SVP of Operations Ricky Johnson and VP of Engineering Carl Walker spoke to the #ONECSX team in Florida.
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Chestnut Street Multimodal Station Breaks Ground in Ohio

Jennifer McLawhorn
January 22, 2024
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OXFORD, Ohio – The $16.9 million multimodal station project has broken ground in Butler County.
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From the Editorial Board: Association Participation = Unmatched Professional Development

Guest authors
January 20, 2024
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2023 has been an exciting year for the evolution of Railway Track & Structures. Specifically, RT&S appointed an editorial board to support David Lester’s mission to keep RT&S as the premier source
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Amtrak Kicks Off Construction at Gray 30th Street Station

Guest authors
January 20, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA – A new era of passenger rail has officially launched in Philadelphia. Amtrak officials gathered today with federal, state and local representatives along with other community leaders to celebrate the construction kickoff for major renovat…

BNSF Thanks Crews for Clearing Infrastructure of Ice and Snow After Winter Weather

Jennifer McLawhorn
January 20, 2024
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FORT MADISON, Iowa – BNSF Crews have worked to clear ice and snow from infrastructure and reduce train restrictions across the Northern Corridor after severe winter weather.
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