Subway construction now twice as big in Toronto

Officials were on hand in Toronto, Canada, to sound the horns and mark the beginning of another subway project.

Gondola instead of light rail? Sound Transit might look into it

An urban gondola system does not give the impression of a fierce competitor, but it could be one for light-rail transit projects in the West Seattle area.

Bells & Whistles—Is a Calif. county the epicenter for derailments in the U.S.?

The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending March 25.

Could Interborough Express and AirTrain connect en route to LaGuardia?

Two New York City rail projects could come together to establish one connection to LaGuardia Airport.

NRC column: Optimize your fleet with the auction

Railroad contractors are an opinionated bunch, but they will agree on this point: Having the right equipment makes all the difference when it comes to working safely, productively, and profitably.

Sound Transit

King County, Wash., looks to produce own concrete as strike enters fourth month

When product runs out for a lengthy period of time, you consider making your own.

Metro-North trains back up to full speed over culvert impacted by Ida

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced that crews have completed permanent repairs of a 110-year-old culvert in Dobbs Ferry and the track structure on it that was washed out by heavy rain and high winds from Tropical Storm Ida.

As asbestos cleanup ends, BNSF will monitor impacted right-of-way in Montana

A toxic cleanup effort along a railroad right-of-way in Montana is coming to an end.

RT&S selects 2022 10 under 40 list

The Railway Track & Structures 10 under 40 list honors some of the most talented and bright people in the railroad Maintenance-of-Way industry.

CSX Corporation

CSX makes temporary fix to rail crossing in Mich., but problems continue

Holland, Mich., is famous for its Tulip Day Festival every year. Right now, the town is fearful of other things that have been popping up over an at-grade railroad crossing.

UP train derails in county where most U.S. derailments have happened since 2019

A Union Pacific train derailed in San Bernardino County, Calif., on March 21, and the area could be considered the most dangerous when it comes to these types of rail accidents in the country.

March editorial: Watch for childish behavior

My youngest stepped on pavement the same way he stepped on grass.

Enhanced Service Zones in Seattle area would target areas for light-rail expansion, project acceleration

If residents in the Seattle area want light-rail projects to be executed a little quicker they may have to be faster on the draw with their pocketbook.

Bells & Whistles—Stop the madness in March; Minn. light-rail project under audit

The top news stories RT&S was following this week.

Montreal’s mega light-rail project now sits in purgatory after design revisions released

Despite new designs released for the second phase of the $10 billion REM de L’Est light-rail project in Montreal, a new delay could mean a late start in terms of construction.

2022 RT&S Top Projects nominations now open

You can now nominate your project for consideration of this year’s RT&S Top Projects list.

Rail Group On Air: Both sides of the fence

RT&S Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson digs deeper into a rail fence controversy in Del Mar, Calif.

rail bridges

BNSF toughens its stance on rail bridge ownership

Regarding the Bismarck-Mandan Rail Bridge, BNSF is no longer playing around.

MBTA: Lechmere Viaduct now substantially complete

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced the substantial completion of the $87.4 million Lechmere Viaduct Rehabilitation Project.

Charleston, S.C., looking at major project to eliminate at-grade railroad crossings

The city of Charleston, S.C., wants to eliminate some at-grade rail crossings, and is ready to put up some serious money to do so.

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