San Fernando commuters overwhelmingly want a tunnel, not a monorail

You do not have to dig too deep to find commuters in and around the San Fernando Valley who prefer tunneling over a system that runs on the surface.

Watch: Aerial footage of massive derailment in Lawrence, Kan.

The Lawrence, Kan., Police Department has released drone footage of the aftermath of the Union Pacific derailment that happened over the weekend.

June editorial: A high-voltage jolt to the system

The rapid-fire vibration through my thumbnail triggered my panic reflex. I knew within seconds I had to abort.

Union Pacific replaces 110-year-old rail bridge in two days

Replacing a 110-year-old bridge in 48 hours is an ambitious task no matter who you ask; accomplishing it in 30 hours deserves a major acknowledgement. A cross-functional Union Pacific team recently did just that in Iowa.

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New technology informs trains about earthquake tremors before they can do damage

California’s Metrolink will use a technology to help notify train operators of earthquake tremors before any serious damage occurs on rail lines.

West Chester wants back in the game with a refurbished rail line to Philly

Call it a modern version of the SEPTA commuter train service, but West Chester officials believe commuters will get the full treatment of what the old rail line offered.

The Tide could roll into Military Circle in Norfolk, Va.

Officials want The Tide in Norfolk, Va., to last a little longer.

CN signal, communication workers ready to strike

Canadian National is at risk of losing its signal and communication people if neither side can agree to avert a strike.

rail bridges

BNSF’s permit to build bridge in Washington is denied

It’s back to the Ecology board for BNSF in the state of Washington.

Watch: Update on high-speed rail San Jose-to-Merced project in Calif.

The San Jose-to-Merced project section of the California high-speed rail system will provide a critical rail link between the San Francisco Bay Area and the Central Valley.

Problem with concrete track supports now plagues East Link light rail project

Damage to concrete track supports on the I-90 floating bridge deck in the state of Washington has inserted another delay in Sound Transit’s East Link light rail project.

UPDATED: With no one left in charge, is high-speed rail dead in Texas?

Executives are ghosting high-speed rail in the state of Texas.

MTA ready to start work on next phase of line reconstruction

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced the next phase of its Concourse Line Reconstruction along the lines in the Bronx will begin on Tuesday, July 5.

High-speed rail project in Calif. about to be ‘nearly 423 miles environmentally cleared’

The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released the Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement for the approximately 43-mile San Francisco-to-San Jose project section in northern California.

Bells & Whistles—NTSB determines cause of Tempe train derailment

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Look: Second derailment in two weeks happens at UP Idaho rail yard

For the second time in as many weeks a train has derailed at a Union Pacific rail yard in Idaho.

Archaeologist’s exciting time on Maya Train project is all you need to know about how far it is from finish line

When it comes to making deadlines, it is not a good sign when an archaeologist on site is enjoying his or her time.

Georgia to make short line routes sturdier behind pair of projects

A pair of Class 3 railroads in Georgia will be able to make some much-needed improvements to their rail lines.

June issue of RT&S is now online

The June issue of RT&S features the 2022 RT&S Top Projects list as well as a product overview on grade crossings.

SANDAG

SANDAG set to replace 100+-year-old bridge as double-tracking project continues

The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) will use $8 million in federal funding to replace a timber bridge that was built back in 1917.

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