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AECOM-led team selected by Amtrak to support the development of the $1.5 billion Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Project

David C. Lester
March 6, 2024
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DALLAS — today announced that an AECOM-led team has been selected by Amtrak to support the development of the Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Project (SRB).
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STV to Support Multimodal Transportation Improvements in Washington State

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March 5, 2024
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SEATTLE – STV, a professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today announced that it has signed a contract with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to provide comprehens…

Maryland Transit Administration And Purple Line Transit Partners Announce Updated Opening Date For Light Rail Line

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March 5, 2024
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BALTIMORE – The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration and Purple Line Transit Partners last week announced they are seeking Board of Public Works approval of a modification to the Purple Line Public-Private Partnership A…

STB Chairman Martin Oberman Slams Activist Investor for Norfolk Southern Takeover Attempt

David C. Lester
March 3, 2024
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ATLANTA –– In remarks to the Southeast Association of Rail Shippers, STB Chairman Martin Oberman blasted activist investors for their threat to the stability of the rail industry.
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Amtrak Awards Construction Contract for Penn Coach Yard in Philadelphia

Jennifer McLawhorn
March 2, 2024
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PHILADELPHIA – Herzog Contracting Corporation will design and construct a new Heavy Maintenance Facility in Philadelphia.
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MTA’s Tremont Av B D Station Now ADA-Accessible

Jennifer McLawhorn
March 2, 2024
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NEW YORK CITY – On February 27th, the MTA announced the Tremont Av B D Station located in the Bronx is the second subway station to become ADA-accessible this year.
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March 2024 RT&S Now Online

David C. Lester
March 1, 2024
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ATLANTA –– The March 2024 edition of Railway Track and Structures is now online.
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With a Delivery Partner Selected, Hudson Tunnel Project Moving Into ‘High Gear’

Marybeth Luczak
March 1, 2024
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NEWARK/NEW YORK – The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) announced Feb. 28th that MPA Delivery Partners, a joint venture of Parsons Corporation, Arcadis of New York, Inc., and Mace North America Limited, will serve as Delivery Partner for the Hudson …

R. J. Corman Vice President Mark Boyle Joins REMSA’s Board of Directors

Jennifer McLawhorn
March 1, 2024
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NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. – Unanimously elected during an Annual Meeting, VP Mark Boyle will serve on REMSA’s Board of Directors for a two-year term.
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Early Ridership and Cost Data Indicate Blue Line Extension ‘Competitive’ for Federal Funding

Jennifer McLawhorn
March 1, 2024
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HENNEPIN COUNTY, Minn. – Metropolitan Council has released early cost and ridership data based on 2019 and 2022 ridership survey data that indicates the Blue Line Extension is ‘competitive’ for federal funding.
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