Amtrak Continues NEC Track Work
While this work may result in occasional temporary inconveniences, Amtrak said the long-term customer benefits are many, including increased reliability and improved on-time performance.
While this work may result in occasional temporary inconveniences, Amtrak said the long-term customer benefits are many, including increased reliability and improved on-time performance.
The financial plan reflects updates since the MTA warned of a fiscal cliff heading into 2023, with a projected $600 million deficit.
Speed restrictions on the Tufts Curve were reduced to 10 mph in 2019. In the summer of 2022, the MBTA shut down the Orange Line for a 30-day period to complete critical track and signal upgrades.
The schedule change reflects delays in completion of utility relocation activities, the challenges and complexities of completing construction in a dense urban environment with significant pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and more.
Funded by the IIJA, Amtrak’s facilities upgrade program will prepare more than 20 sites around the country for new trainsets scheduled to enter service in the coming years.
This stage includes the construction of four new, fully accessible Red Line stations at Lawrence, Argyle, Berwyn, and Bryn Mawr.
Running the simulated service on this altered schedule over the next several days allows for the stress testing of operations in anticipation of opening late this summer.
In total, WMATA’s team installed nearly 25 miles of new rail during this phase of construction, replacing some of the oldest rail in the system to improve safety and reliability.
CTA’s updated Performance Metrics report measures multiple areas of performance, from ridership numbers to operator headcount, elevator and escalator up-time, and availability of bus and rail fleet for service.
Metro-North was able to restore nearly full service on the line on July 12, with a few canceled trains due to continued work on the tracks.
Through TransLink’s Customer Experience Action Plan, TransLink and Rogers Communications are installing free public Wi-Fi, available to anyone with a mobile device, systemwide on transit vehicles and at transit hubs.
Metrolink and Pacific Surfliner are each planning to resume service as of July 17.
Construction on the project began in January of 2021 and the team achieved substantial completion in March 2023.
GCRTA’s purchase of 24 S200 Light Rail Vehicles (LRVs) includes an option for up to 36 additional vehicles which would replace GCRTA’s Blue and Green Line fleet.
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