Railway Track & Structures

After a summer of critical signal modernization work, full service on the G line between Brooklyn and Queens is back! Here's some of the work we did: ✔ Replaced 17 switches ✔ Installed more than 300 transponders and 3,000 feet of composite railroad ties ✔ Built new train control rooms ✔ Reconstructed 1 interlocking and an 800-foot section of track ✔ Hung 100 miles of signal cable Thank you for your patience while we made these crucial upgrades along the G!

POLB says the number of applicable spending on construction projects has risen from $54.2 million to $55.7 million. #RTSMag #POLB #PortofLongBeach #SmallBusiness

From August 19th to August 26th, crews worked on the MBTA’s Red Line and were able to remove six speed restrictions as a result. #RTSMag #MBTA #RedLine

The digital edition of Railway Track & Structures’ September 2024 issue is now available online. This issue features a spread on RT&S’ Engineer of the Year, Jeffrey Watson, Vice President of Engineering at Genesee & Wyoming. #RTSMag #digitaledition #EOTY #engineering

Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) will resume service on its Red Line on September 1st after a summer of construction. #RTSMag #PRT #RedLine

On September 1, 2024, four stations will reopen on WMATA’s Red Line. Construction continues at Silver Spring for the MTA Purple Line. #RTSMag #WMATA #MTA #RedLine #PurpleLine

Omaha Track Equipment hosted U.S. House of Representatives Member Sam Graves (MO-06) for a tour of its facility in Kansas City. #RTSMag #NRC #REMSA #OTE

“There has been meaningful progress towards empowering women in the workplace; however, there are still significant barriers to career advancement,” says WSP’s Executive Vice President for Transportation and Infrastructure, Corina Moore. “During this panel, you will hear strategic advice from women who have climbed the corporate ladder and who have learned techniques to help you overcome obstacles.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/gR5qu8ci Early bird registration ends September 6th!  Register here: https://lnkd.in/eYKYGUqK #RTSMag #RailwayAge #WomeninRail #WSP

Throughout the month of September, the MBTA will periodically suspend service on its Red Line as well as the Kingston, Middleborough, and Greenbush Commuter Rail lines to allow for track repairs. #RTSMag #MBTA #RedLine #CommuterRail #trackimprovements

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has approved safety upgrades at 42 rail crossings in six counties. #RTSMag #PUCO #gradecrossings