Judge Orders Chicago Transit Funding Restored as Rail Projects Avoid Demobilization

A federal judge orders funding restored for CTA projects after a DOT-ordered freeze, allowing projects to continue and averting imminent deadline for contractor demobilization.

New Mexico DOT Named ENR Southwest Owner of the Year

NMDOT is being honored for an extensive and innovative program of highway, bridge and rail projects.

Va. Rail Projects to Boost Passenger, Freight Capacity

The two-year, $238.4-million effort will separate passenger and freight traffic in a corridor where five tracks currently converge into three. 

India finances two Sri Lankan rail projects

Two rail projects have been inaugurated in Anuradhapura, northern Sri Lanka as part of the India-Sri Lanka development partnership. The 128km Maho-Omanthai railway has been funded with $91m from India,… The post India finances two Sri Lankan rail projects appeared first on Global Construction Review.

USA pledges $1.4bn funding for 70 rail improvement projects in 35 states

The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) has confirmed a funding package of $1.4bn (£1.15bn) for 70 rail projects in 35 states and Washington, D.C.. The post USA pledges $1.4bn funding for 70 rail improvement projects in 35 states appeared first on New Civil Engineer.