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Newsby StaffJanuary 18, 2017

L.A. Metro recommends Tutor Perini/O&G for Purple Line project

The company has delivered subway tunnel projects for the Central Subway project in San Francisco, the University Link in Seattle and the East Side Access project in New York. 

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Newsby StaffDecember 14, 2016

Hudson River tunnels to take longer to fix than originally estimated

The new tunnels are the first part of the the multi-billion dollar Gateway Project, which includes building two new rail tunnels.

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Transit Dispatchesby Heather RedfernDecember 14, 2016

SEPTA's Supervisor Training Program Helps Employees Move Up the Ladder

The AIM AD programs was designed by SEPTA to expand the pool of supervisors who are ready to move into assistant director positions in the agency's operations and engineering, maintenance, and construction divisions.

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Newsby StaffNovember 23, 2016

OKC to launch communication plan ahead of streetcar construction

Numerous businesses operate along the streetcar's routes, so the group's plan is to work with those business and property owners to be sure their operations are disrupted as little as possible.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 28, 2016

Part of Amtrak investment package to modernize D.C. Union Station concourse

Early action construction will start in the fall of 2016 and include the relocation of heating and ventilation. Full-phased construction, funded by the new investment package, is anticipated to start in 2017 and will seek to minimize impacts to all station users.

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Newsby StaffAugust 23, 2016

N.Y. MTA completes LIRR Double Track project

Extending from Farmingdale to Ronkonkoma, the track will dramatically reduce delays on the LIRR and enable more off peak service in both directions by adding 13 miles of parallel track.

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Newsby StaffJuly 26, 2016

GO Transit tells customers to brace for more rail service disruptions

Late last month, the agency changed the schedules for its Lakeshore West and East lines in preparation for the next phase of construction at Union Station. Since then, passengers have been complaining of delays, crowding and overheated cars.

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Newsby StaffJuly 14, 2016

Hill International wins NYC Transit construction management contract

Will manage and provide construction administration and daily oversight during the demolition and construction phases of the Clifton Car Repair Shop, which was damaged during 2012's Superstorm Sandy.

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Newsby StaffJune 22, 2016

El Paso, Texas begin installing rail for streetcars

The system, which will bring streetcars back to the city for the first time in 42 years, will travel along businesses, medical, entertainment, cultural and educational institutions.

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Newsby StaffJune 15, 2016

Calif. HSR lawsuit delays cost $63 million, 17 months

The lawsuit had tied up access to financing and officials said nearly 500 appraisals for land along the route became outdated during that time.

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