Rail

St. Louis County is funding planning and project development for alternatives to eliminate two CN crossings on Midway Road, with up to $1.8624 million from the Federal Railroad Administration and about $249,000 from Minnesota’s matching program. No construction funding or schedule is established; future procurement will depend on the study’s recommendations and subsequent capital funding.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey proposed a $10.3 billion 2027 budget, with about $4 billion for capital investment in regional transportation infrastructure. The plan signals a substantial future pipeline across airports, rail, bridges, and terminals, but no related solicitations or contract awards have been announced; public comments are due December 15, ahead of planned Board consideration on December 17.

Voters approved 22 of 27 transit measures on November 3, authorizing an estimated $27.4 billion in dedicated revenue. The funding may create future work in operations, maintenance, vehicle replacement and selected expansions, but no specific solicitations, schedules or awards have been identified.

The UK Department for Transport is seeking views on proposed operating-licence conditions for Great British Railways, covering passenger experience, governance, technical standards, environmental policy, and emergency access. Responses are due 21 January 2027; the consultation is not a contract opportunity, but its outcome may shape future requirements for rail suppliers and service providers.

The Surface Transportation Board issued a policy statement consolidating its guidance on ICCTA jurisdiction and federal preemption of state and local laws affecting rail transportation. The statement creates no procurement funding or contract requirement, but may inform project approvals, permitting, and compliance decisions for rail-related work.

The UK Department for Transport has launched a six-month review of rail infrastructure delivery costs, chaired by WSP’s Rachel Skinner and due by May 9, 2027. Its findings could influence project planning, cost assumptions, procurement practices, and risk allocation across future rail programs.

The Southern California Regional Rail Authority awarded Granite Construction a $51.5 million bundled contract to extend the Marengo and Rancho Cucamonga sidings on Metrolink’s San Bernardino Line. Construction is scheduled for January 2027 through July 2028, creating potential subcontracting and supply-chain opportunities through the prime contractor, though no open solicitation or subcontracting terms are identified.

LA Metro is advancing the Eastside Transit Corridor Phase 2, including a 4.7-mile initial segment estimated at $7.9 billion, while seeking additional federal and state support. A pending FTA environmental decision and grant outcomes are key milestones for prospective rail, engineering, construction, and systems vendors; no solicitation or award schedule has been announced.

Massachusetts broke ground on rail improvements in Pittsfield and nearby Richmond to support permanent seasonal Berkshire Flyer service and advance Western Massachusetts passenger-rail expansion. The state has planned $31 million for the work, but no solicitation or new contract award is identified, making this a pipeline signal rather than an active bidding opportunity.

The Federal Railroad Administration awarded Evansville Western Railway a $25.1 million CRISI grant to upgrade roughly 124.5 miles of freight rail between Evansville, Indiana, and Okawville, Illinois. The project covers track, safety detectors, a maintenance facility, and locomotive rehabilitation, with subcontracting opportunities likely.

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a significant $78 million investment to upgrade the Montauk Branch of the Long Island Rail Road. Scheduled for a 2028 start, this project aims to extend track siding and add a second platform, enhancing service reliability and accommodating growing ridership demands.