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  • Ontario Breaks Ground on Major Upgrades to Durham College Oshawa GO Station
  • Chicago Transit Authority Blue Line
  • Major Metra Track Project To Impact Milwaukee District North Midday Service

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news.ontario.ca /2 weeks ago

Ontario Breaks Ground on Major Upgrades to Durham College Oshawa GO Station

Two additional tracks will support two-way, all-day service on the Lakeshore East line

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railway-news.com /1 month ago

Chicago Transit Authority Blue Line

The Problem The Chicago Transit Authority Blue Line was built in the late 1950’s, and despite regular maintenance and upgrades needed investment as much of the infrastructure reach...

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rtands.com /1 month ago

Major Metra Track Project To Impact Milwaukee District North Midday Service

CHICAGO –– Metra reports that it is about to replace nearly 4.5 miles of rail and thousands of railroad ties between Fox Lake and Lake Forest, which will force the suspension of mi...

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rtands.com /3 weeks ago

East River Tunnel Line 2 Opens

Amtrak has officially reopened New York’s East River Tunnel Line 2, restoring a critical connection between Manhattan and Queens for Amtrak, MTA Long Island Rail Road, and New Jers...

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

Jul 23, Amtrak’s Lake Shore Limited – Complete Scenic Route Guide 2026

This 2026 guide covers the route, the strongest scenic stretches, practical travel notes, and tips for NYC, Boston, and Chicago itineraries.

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nwitimes.com /1 month ago

South Shore Line set to resume normal service after derailment

The South Shore Line plans to resume regular service after a freight train derailment on the Grand Calumet River Bridge.

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rtands.com /1 month ago

Construction Underway at Second of Three Stations on Scarborough Extension

SCARBOROUGH, Ontario - Crews begin work at a new station at Lawrence Avenue and McCowan Road in Scarborough. The post Construction Underway at Second of Three Stations on Scarborou...

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toronto.citynews.ca /2 weeks ago

Ontario government carrying out major expansion of Durham College Oshawa GO Transit station

Durham College Oshawa station is the eastern end of the GO Transit Lakeshore East rail line. A planned extension to Bowmanville is underway.

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

Aug 8, Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad Fall Foliage Train Rides (2026)

The Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad—marketed as the Duluth River Train—offers a volunteer-run, roughly two-hour narrated round trip along the St. Louis River estuary from...

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news.ontario.ca /1 month ago

Ontario Completes Major Upgrades at Bloor GO/UP Station

New 2.5-kilometre track will support increased capacity on the Kitchener Line

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chi.streetsblog.org /2 weeks ago

Today’s Headlines for Wednesday, August 26

This post is sponsored by Keating Law Offices. • “Editorial: Chicago has dreamed of an O’Hare express for decades. This one deserves a shot.” (Crain’s) • “This proposed shutt...

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rtands.com /1 month ago

Major Construction Begins at Future Lawrence-McCowan Station on Scarborough Subway Extension

TORONTO – Metrolinx recently announced that major construction is under way at the future Lawrence Avenue East and McCowan Road station as work advances on the Scarborough Subway E...

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rtands.com /1 week ago

Ontario Begins Construction on Durham College Oshawa GO Station Upgrades

OSHAWA, Ontario - The Ontario government has broken ground on expanding Durham College Oshawa GO Station, including two new tracks. The post Ontario Begins Construction on Durham C...

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

Jul 31, CREATE Breaks Ground on 71st Street–CSX Grade Separation

Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) program partners broke ground July 28 on the 71st Street and CSX grade separation (GS19)—a South Side project th...

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rtands.com /1 month ago

Metrolinx Begins Station Excavation on Eglinton Crosstown West Extension

TORONTO - Construction on four underground stations along the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension has started. The post Metrolinx Begins Station Excavation on Eglinton Crosstown West...

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torontosun.com /2 weeks ago

Early opening for busway replacing defunct Line 3

Line 3 service ended in 2023 with a derailment, snarling commutes for Scarborough residents

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nwitimes.com /3 weeks ago

All South Shore Line trains to return to regular schedule by Saturday after storm impact

The South Shore Line said although train service is being restored, power outages may cause delays due to impact to railroad crossing and signal outages.

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american-rails.com /1 week ago

Aug 28, Steam Railroading Institute North Pole Express (2026): Owosso 1225

2026 SRI North Pole Express Owosso–Ashley on Pere Marquette 1225—Nov. 20–Dec. 20 weekends, ~4.75 hours. Film inspiration, not Polar Express.

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chi.streetsblog.org /3 weeks ago

Fresh Kermit: Checking out the CTA Green Line’s new, ADA-compliant Austin Station

This post is sponsored by the Active Transportation Alliance. Reporting for this article was done by J. Niimi, with additional commentary by John Greenfield. Last week, feder...

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popville.com /1 month ago

Happening Now: “PURPLE LINE TEST RUN”

“Maryland’s Purple Line: Connecting Communities Explore the 16-mile light rail service that will provide direct travel options from New Carrollton to Bethesda, Maryland. Board a tr...

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chi.streetsblog.org /2 weeks ago

Today’s Headlines for Tuesday, August 25

Sponsored by: • Amtrak train struck pedestrian Monday around 1:30 PM between Cicero and Western BNSF stations near Albany, disrupting Metra service (NBC) • …Chica...

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rtands.com /4 weeks ago

CTA’s Fully Accessible Austin Green Line Station Reopens

CHICAGO - The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and local and state officials celebrated the fully accessible Austin Green Line station. The post CTA’s Fully Accessible Austin Green...

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american-rails.com /1 week ago

Sep 1, North Shore Scenic Christmas City Express (2026): Duluth Dates & Tips

2026 North Shore Scenic Railroad Christmas City Express in Duluth—story at the museum plus a 30-minute waterfront ride. Christmas train, not Polar Express.

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american-rails.com /1 month ago

Aug 8, North Shore Scenic Railroad Fall Colors Train Rides (2026)

The North Shore Scenic Railroad in Duluth, Minnesota—operated with the Lake Superior Railroad Museum from historic Duluth Union Depot—markets the Two Harbors Fall Colors Tour as it...

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