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Amtrak Awards Contracts to Advance Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project

December 19, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak has selected a Skanska, Walsh & Herzog Joint Venture to conduct pre-construction activities and pursue future contract opportunities for the full construction scope of the Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project. This state-of-good-repair investment will construct multiple bridge structures with four tracks, replacing the existing aging asset and significantly enhancing capacity, reliability and speed along the Northeast Corridor’s most heavily traveled segment. The Sawtooth Bridges, originally constructed in 1907, support more than 400 daily trains operated by Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT over tracks used by NJ Transit, Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) and Conrail freight trains. However, officials said their age and

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Amtrak Completes Early Construction Activity for Susquehanna River Bridge Project

December 18, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

HAVRE DE GRACE, Maryland – Amtrak has completed a key early construction milestone for the Susquehanna River Bridge Project, removing the 10th and final remnant pier from the river. This is one of several necessary steps before constructing two new bridges, featuring four total tracks, replacing the existing two-track Susquehanna River Bridge, originally opened in 1906. Earlier this year, Amtrak’s contractor, Fay Construction, began demolishing and removing 10 leftover piers from a nearby 1866 railroad bridge that had its superstructure removed several decades ago. This early work package crossed the finish line in November, was on schedule, and had zero

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Federal Grant to Support San Antonio’s Green Line

December 18, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Transit Administration today announced a $267.8 million construction grant award in San Antonio, Texas. The grant will support the construction of the new VIA Advanced Rapid Transit North/South Corridor, also known as the Green Line. Officials said the 10-mile bus rapid transit line will provide fast and frequent service linking people in neighborhoods along the line to regional activity centers and San Antonio International Airport. The Rapid Green Line will improve the transit experience for riders along one of the city’s most heavily traveled corridors. The project will alleviate congestion, improve air quality, and support the region’s growth—an