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Two Electric Transmission Lines Need To Be Moved for Blue Line Light Rail Extension

Jennifer McLawhorn
April 19, 2024
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MINNEAPOLIS – For the Blue Line light rail extension in Minneapolis, two Xcel Energy underground electric transmission lines will need to be moved.
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Amtrak Upgrades Green River and Helper Stations

Jennifer McLawhorn
April 18, 2024
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of a larger commitment toward upgrading its passenger stations, Amtrak completes $5 million in improvements to the Green River and Helper stations.
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Tony Gouveia to Lead HDR’s U.S. Northeast Transit Practice

Guest authors
April 16, 2024
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OMAHA –– HDR’s Tony Gouveia, P.E., has been promoted to serve in a dual role as the firm’s Northeast transit leader in addition to continuing to serve as New England transportation manager.
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Baltimore Red Line Light Rail Project Would Cost $7.2B

Jennifer McLawhorn
April 16, 2024
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BALTIMORE – The Baltimore Red Line Light Rail and Bus project would cost at least $7.2 billion.
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Amtrak Completes $5.2M in Upgrades for Columbia River Stations

Jennifer McLawhorn
April 13, 2024
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SEATTLE – The $5.2 million investment went toward ADA-accessibility improvements and other station upgrades.
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Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Commuter Rail Industry Challenges and Solutions

David C. Lester
April 13, 2024
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Chairman Troy Nehls (R-TX) announced that the Subcommittee will hold a hearing to examine the challenges facing the commuter rail industry.
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Metrolink to Pilot Track Intrusion Detection

Marybeth Luczak
April 13, 2024
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From Our Colleagues at Railway Age:
LOS ANGELES –– Southern California’s Metrolink will use a $1.3 million federal grant for the development and demonstration of a track intrusion detection system that it said not only will improve the safety of its ri…

Atlanta Mayor Dickens Signs Administrative Order No. 2024-01

Jennifer McLawhorn
April 13, 2024
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ATLANTA – After announcing plans for four stations near the Beltline, Mayor Dickens signed an administrative order on April 11th that identifies four locations for said stations.
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SANDAG Starts Phase 5 of Del Mar Bluffs Project

Jennifer McLawhorn
April 13, 2024
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DEL MAR, Calif. – A seawall will be constructed at 11th street as part of SANDAG’s project to stabilize the bluffs at Del Mar.
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LA Metro Releases Final EIS/EIR for Southeast Gateway Line

Jennifer McLawhorn
April 12, 2024
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LOS ANGELES – The LA Metro, along with the FTA, released a final EIS and EIR for the Southeast Gateway Line, formerly known as the West Santa Ana Branch Transit Corridor.
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