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OCTA and Metrolink Continue Work; Metrolink Issues RFP

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 10, 2024
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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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ICC Approves Upgrades in 3 Counties

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 10, 2024
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – On February 8th, the Illinois Commerce Commission has approved crossing upgrades in Iroquois, Adams, and Logan Counties.
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NS Engineering Teams Broke Records for Laying Rail

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 9, 2024
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ATLANTA – Norfolk Southern commends the work of its Capital Production Gangs for laying 556 miles of Program Rail.
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OCTA Update; Still Pursuing Barrier Wall After Heavy Rain

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 9, 2024
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SAN CLEMENTE – As debris continues to fall near Mariposa Point, OCTA gives an update on the rail right-of-way.
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Orange County Coastal Rail Resiliency Study

Guest authors
February 8, 2024
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ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. –– The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and the LOSSAN Rail Corridor (Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo) are working together on an Orange County Coastal Rail Resiliency Study. The study began in November 202…

MBTA; South Coast Rail Project Almost Finished

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 7, 2024
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BOSTON – The South Coast Rail Project is slated to be finished within weeks and includes six passenger stations.
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Norfolk Southern Invests $472K to Improve Drainage Issue in Bellevue

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 7, 2024
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BELLEVUE, Ohio – The Class I invests $472,000 to go toward repairing a drainage issue at the U.S. 20 underpass.
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75th Street Corridor Improvement Project Update

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 7, 2024
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CHICAGO – The CREATE Program gives a progress update on its 75th St. CIP, specifically projects P3, GS19, P2, and EW2.
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FTA Grants $75M to NJ TRANSIT for New MOW Facility in Clifton

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 7, 2024
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NEWARK, N.J. – The FTA has awarded $75 million from the Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program to go toward constructing a new MOW facility.
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SacRT Works to Repair Storm Damage

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 6, 2024
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SACRAMENTO – SacRT issued an alert that service is temporarily suspended as crews start working to repair damage to its line after storms.
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