Bells & Whistles—2/28/20
Railroad companies might have to deal with another wet spring. Atlanta board passes plan that includes $11 billion for rail transit. Judge removes himself from Purple Line case. Amtrak decides to repair
Author: RT&S Staff
Case involving Maryland’s Purple Line project is being delayed after judge removes himself
A judge is removing himself from a court case involving Maryland’s light-rail Purple Line because he lives near the site of a future station.
Georgia power plants could face ban on burning railroad ties
Public pressure is fueling a bill in the Georgia state Senate that would ban the burning of chemically treated railroad ties at two plants located in the northern end of the state.
Gateway Project dream results in heavy maintenance reality for North River Tunnels
With the Gateway Project still a pipe dream, Amtrak has decided it needs to fix the 110-year-old “pipes” that run under the Hudson River in New York.
CSX train carrying crude oil derails in East Chicago, Ind.
In East Chicago, Ind., a CSX train carrying crude oil has derailed and hazmat crews are on the scene checking for leaks.
CSX work at rail crossings jams up Tampa traffic
CSX may not be sticking to its own schedules in the city of Tampa. The Class 1 railroad company has been doing rail maintenance this week, and roads where the activity has
Atlanta board approves $11 billion for transit over the next 30 years
The city of Atlanta is getting ambitious with its transportation planning, but so is traffic congestion when it comes to covering the area.
Could Canada’s prime minister be on the verge of making the life of Canadian National easier during rail protests?
Many Canadians are blaming Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for the way he has handled the blockades on rails, which have been carried out by protestors of the Coastal GasLink pipeline. Trudeau
Michigan passenger trains to the northern part of the state now on the horizon
When the people of Michigan were asked where they would like to travel by rail, their answers hit close to home. Well, relatively close. Many wanted to take the train to the
Spring could be wet for much of the U.S.
According to the National Weather Service, much of the country will experience above-average rainfall over the next three months (March, April and May).
BNSF trying to determine if rail bridge that caught on fire in Kansas is worth salvaging
The investigation into the fire that engulfed a BNSF rail bridge near Kiowa, Kan., over the weekend was still active on Feb. 24. BNSF says it is going to determine if the
Bells & Whistles—2/21/20
Blockades continue to be a problem for many on Canadian rail. Canadian National train derails in Ontario, Canada. Group wants STB to help with Union Pacific deal. Canada to lift speed restrictions
Watch video: Fire takes on BNSF rail bridge in Kansas
A fire attacked a BNSF rail bridge in Barber County, Kan., on Feb. 22. Video shows the bridge totally engulfed in flames. The fire started just after 4 p.m. by the K-2
Same crowd that stopped Trans-Texas Corridor is ready to do the same with proposed bullet train
One down and another one to go. Fifteen years ago, a group against the Trans-Texas Corridor freeway project prevented crews from breaking ground and permanently disrupting the livelihood of residents along the
February Cover Story: 2020 CapEx forecast
The Pacific Ocean comes with a high tide and a low tide. The cycle happened like clock work every day during the NRC annual meeting in San Diego, Calif., in early January,
Hampton Roads Transit looking at two ways to attack Naval Station Norfolk
If you are going to attack Naval Station Norfolk, Va., you better have options. Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) has two to fight ongoing congestion: light rail or bus rapid transit. Officials want
Purchase of Burnham Yard will give Colo. regional rail space to move … and add
Colorado’s Regional Transportation District (RTD) is giving up something to add something. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Union Pacific have produced a preliminary agreement on the sale of Burnham Yard.
Group wants Surface Transportation Board to encourage sale of Tennessee Pass rail line
If you can’t get what you want, ask the Surface Transportation Board to intervene.
On second thought, Indian River County Commission refuels its fight against Virgin Trains USA, U.S. DOT and the FRA
The Indian River County Commission just reloaded its weapon. The commission has been in a legal battle with Virgin Trains USA, the U.S. DOT and the Federal Railroad Administration, saying the private