TTCI expands to create epicenter for rail research, testing, and training services

Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Association of American Railroads (AAR), is establishing an independent training and on-track testing facility in Pueblo capable of meeting the needs of today’s rail industry and testing tomorrow’s transportation solutions.

Des Plaines, Ill., decides to finally take on the cost of railroad overpass

The dollar amount for a railroad overpass has been casting a shadow over Des Plaines, Ill., officials for a while now, but it appears the fear is no longer there.

October editorial: Rail bridge troubles on full display

Which autographed jerseys will be pressed and which will be fluffed?

Georgia senator pushing for billions for high-speed rail line

Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) is attempting to line up billions of dollars for a long-awaited high-speed rail line in the Southeast.

Rail bridge nominations for IBC award are now open

The International Bridge Conference will once again honor a railroad bridge project during its awards night, which will happen during the conference June 17-20, 2022, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center

Texas Central now has a date with the Texas Supreme Court regarding its status as a railroad company

The Texas Supreme Court has changed course on a case involving the Texas Central high-speed rail project.

Colorado woman suing Union Pacific after rocks from rail bridge work caused traumatic brain injury

A Golden, Colo., woman is suing Union Pacific after she was hit with debris that fell from a railroad bridge.

With deadline looming in 10 days, House and Senate might be struggling to pass infrastructure bill

When Oct. 31 comes to an end, Biden’s massive $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan will turn into a pumpkin.

Video: Revised fencing for railroad tracks in Del Mar ‘would be devastating,’ says mayor

Del Mar residents are proving to be a tough crowd, and the objects in the form of words are still flying.

Bells & Whistles—LaGuardia had a new transit line, but now it does not

RT&S covers the top news stories of the week.

HART

TTCI: HART report on frogs delivered ‘on schedule,’ but agency says final version still not ready

Confusion continues to reign in regards to Hawaii’s first light-rail line in Honolulu.

The first rail line to LaGuardia Airport now on hold after pressure from politicians, environmentalists

LaGuardia Airport in New York is part of an exclusive group in the U.S.

Coldwater, Mich., helps fund ‘imperative’ rail improvement project

The city of Coldwater, Mich., will be using just over $300,000 of its Capital Improvement Fund to pay for a portion of 10.1 miles of rail line improvement.

Edmonton’s light-rail project will not be ready for rides in 2021

Delays have become a part of the Valley Line Southeast LRT project in Edmonton over the years, so it is only natural there is another one.

SEPTA’s King of Prussia Rail Project in line for federal funding

SEPTA’s King of Prussia Rail Project has taken an important step forward. The project has received entry into the Project Development Phase under the Federal Transit Administration’s Capital Investment Grant program.

Second passenger train derails in U.S.

A second passenger train has derailed in the U.S., and investigators are trying to figure out what caused the accident in North Carolina.

South Shore Line

South Shore Line double track bids still high, but are now low enough

South Shore Line now thinks it’s low enough.

Bells & Whistles—Another delay for HART, but where are the welders?

The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending Oct. 8.

BNSF is getting ready to open line burned by Dixie Fire

The Dixie Fire is responsible for the destruction of over 963,000 acres in northern California, and according to fire officials it is now 94% contained.

Rail Group On Air: Lifting over 9 million lb into place at Merchants Bridge site

Railway Track & Structures Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson talks with Chief Engineer Eric Fields on the task of moving the first new section of the Merchants Bridge into place … and more challenges on the horizon.

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