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SEPTA’s Jenkintown-Wyncote Station To Receive Upgrades

Jennifer McLawhorn
April 23, 2024
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JENKINTOWN, Pa. – SEPTA’s Jenkintown-Wyncote Station will see various upgrades and improvements as part of a Station Accessibility Program.
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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

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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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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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Caltrain OCS Fully Energized

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April 11, 2024
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From Our Colleagues at Railway Age:
SAN CARLOS, Calif. ––Caltrain, with partners Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) and Balfour Beatty, have energized and tested the OCS (overhead catenary system) on the entire 51-mile Caltrain Electrifica…

Caltrain OCS Fully Energized

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April 11, 2024
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South Coast Rail Construction Almost Complete

Jennifer McLawhorn
April 10, 2024
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TAUNTON, Mass. – Construction on the South Coast Rail project between Boston and Southeastern Massachusetts is nearing completion. Once that occurs, safety testing can begin.
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MTA Renovates 2 More Stations Under Re-NEW-vation Program

Jennifer McLawhorn
April 9, 2024
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NEW YORK CITY – Under the Re-NEW-vation program, the MTA upgraded, cleaned, and inspected the Sutphin Boulevard-Archer Av-JFK Airport and Jamaica-Van Wyck stations in Queens.
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