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LOSSAN Rail Corridor Awarded $53 Million

David C. Lester
February 1, 2024
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OCEANSIDE, Calif. –– The continuing problems of geologic stability and shifting track along the LOSSAN Corridor in southern California are drawing more attention to this area. While this story focuses on a bridge replacement, the new bridge replaces on…

San Clemente Landslide Update; Upcoming Storm System, Continued Hillside Movement

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 1, 2024
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SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. – OCTA gives an update on the San Clemente landslide, and an incoming storm system will bring additional rainfall and increase the risk of a mudslide in the area.
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MBTA Completes ‘Critical Track Work’ on Green Line; Removes 16 Speed Restrictions

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 1, 2024
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BOSTON – The MBTA announced it has completed track work on its Green Line, including replacing more than 1,300 ties and 10,800 feet of rail.
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Amtrak Celebrates Opening of First Platform at Baltimore Penn Station

Jennifer McLawhorn
January 31, 2024
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BALTIMORE – Amtrak will open the first of two boarding platforms at Baltimore Penn Station in Spring 2024.
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HART Gives Construction Update for Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to Civic Center

Jennifer McLawhorn
January 31, 2024
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HONOLULU – HART released a 2-minute video with aerial footage of construction along Segments 2 and 3 from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to Civic Center.
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AWPA Standardizes DCOI for Additional Crosstie Wood Species

Jennifer McLawhorn
January 31, 2024
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The American Wood Protection Association has standardized the use of DCOI for additional crosstie wood species.
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ORDC Approves Funding Across Ohio; W&LE, CCET

Jennifer McLawhorn
January 30, 2024
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COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) has announced a number of grants via the Ohio Grade Crossing Elimination Program.
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OCTA Working With Metrolink After San Clemente Landslide

Jennifer McLawhorn
January 30, 2024
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ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. – OCTA and Metrolink are working to clear debris from a rail right-of-way after another landslide in San Clemente.
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Balfour Beatty Awarded $189,000 Contract for Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit Mainline Track

Jennifer McLawhorn
January 30, 2024
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PETALUMA, Calif. – Balfour Beatty will deliver track surfacing, lining and ballast restoration under a $189,000 contract.
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NRC and Herzog Host U.S Representative Beth Van Duyne at HTI’s Fort Worth Facility

Jennifer McLawhorn
January 27, 2024
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FORT WORTH, Texas – Along with Herzog and NRC officials, U.S. House of Representative Beth Van Duyne of Texas (TX-24) took a tour of HTI’s Forth Worth facility.
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