Category: Breaking News

WMATA Unveils Three-Year Capital Construction Plans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Over the next three years, WMATA will complete track work that includes station closures on its Red Line starting this summer.
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OCTA and Metrolink Continue Work; Metrolink Issues RFP

ORANGE COUNTY – OCTA and Metrolink crews have removed some tarps to assess the condition of the slope. Metrolink issues RFP to construct a barrier wall.
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North Dakota Supreme Court Upholds Previous Dismissal of FORB Lawsuit

BISMARCK, N.D. – On Thursday, February 8th, the North Dakota Supreme Court unanimously ruled to uphold the previous dismissal of FORB’s lawsuit.
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Hudson Tunnel Project Receives More Federal Aid; Reduces States’ Need

NEWARK/NEW YORK – The GDC submitted its final financial plan to the FTA; The Hudson Tunnel project will receive more federal aid and reduce the need for funding from New York and New Jersey.
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OCTA Update; Still Pursuing Barrier Wall After Heavy Rain

SAN CLEMENTE – As debris continues to fall near Mariposa Point, OCTA gives an update on the rail right-of-way.
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Amtrak Awards Contract to Build New Frederick Douglass Tunnel in Baltimore

BALTIMORE – Amtrak has achieved a major milestone for the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program with the selection of a Kiewit/J.F. Shea Joint Venture to build the brand new, state-of-the-art passenger rail tunnel that will serve electrified Amtrak and MAR…