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Photo Galleriesby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 10, 2025

Photos From Sound Transit's I-90 Floating Bridge Testing

The first Sound Transit Link light rail vehicle crossed the I-90 floating bridge under its own power, enabling the start of a series of tests to prepare for the opening of the full 2 Line in early 2026.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 10, 2025

Seattle's First Powered Light Rail Vehicle Crosses I-90 Floating Bridge

The move marks a historic milestone for both the agency and transit industry — the first time in the world that trains under power are operating across a floating bridge.

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STV Logo
Newsby News/Media ReleaseFebruary 21, 2025

STV To Support Francis Scott Key Bridge Reconstruction

STV will support the reconstruction of one of Baltimore’s key bridges. The project cost is estimated at $1.7 billion to $1.9 billion and is scheduled to be completed in 2028.

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Metra Train on Track
Newsby News/Media ReleaseJanuary 23, 2025

Chicago’s Metra Explores Financing Options to Fix Bridges

The railroad is considering applying for the Railroad Rehabilitation & Improvement Financing program as they face an estimated $5.4 billion in bridge projects.

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Amtrak Sawtooth Bridge Render
Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 20, 2024

Amtrak Awards Contracts to Advance Sawtooth Bridges Project

Due to the complicated physical location demands, extensive coordination between Amtrak, NJ Transit, PATH and other stakeholders has been required to make the project a reality.

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Susquehanna River Bridge
Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 18, 2024

Amtrak Susquehanna River Bridge Project Early Construction Activity Completed

10 leftover piers have been removed to make room for construction on Amtrak’s upcoming Susquehanna River Bridge Project.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2024

Massachusetts Wins $472M Federal Grant for Draw One Bridge Replacement

The project will allow for more train capacity, faster and more reliable rides, and increased safety on MBTA commuter rail and Amtrak trains.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 6, 2024

Amtrak Breaks Ground on New Connecticut River Bridge

The modern, more resilient, moveable bridge now being constructed by Amtrak will feature a trunnion bascule span design with modern track, signal, catenary, power, communication, and other supporting rail infrastructure.

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Newsby StaffJune 29, 2024

Amtrak Awards Contract to Build New Connecticut River Bridge

The milestone comes on the heels of recent permit approvals from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

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VideosOctober 7, 2020

TriMet Set to Launch New Pedestrian, Bicycle Bridge

Once opened, the new TriMet bridge will be the final piece of the Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Transit Project and will create another north-south connection over MAX and Union Pacific Railroad tracks, where stopped heavy rail traffic can create a barrier that cannot be crossed safely.

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