Double freight rail line in Illinois will be reduced to one
CSX believes it is time to let go.
Author: RT&S Staff
August issue of RT&S is now online
The August issue of RT&S contains a construction update on high-speed rail in the U.S.
Rocks fall from railroad bridge in Austin, Texas; UP responds immediately
When he got up on the morning of Aug. 8, David Starr had no thoughts of being an emergency flagger.
First light-rail trains cross one of the widest bridges out there
One of the widest bridges in the world is finally opening its arms for light rail transit.
Bells & Whistles—More cracks, more problems for HART
The top news stories of the week.
August editorial—Is it dead, or is it alive? High-speed rail progress in the U.S.
My son came off looking like an unlucky racoon sprawled across the pavement.
Palo Alto, Calif., wants grade separation for high-speed rail project, but authority is not listening
Residents in Palo Alto, Calif., have been waiting long enough for high-speed rail, and if plans go accordingly motorists will be waiting for high-speed rail long into the future.
Bells & Whistles—The worst happens on extreme heat day
The top news stories of the week ending July 29.
The day when trains were not told to reduce speed during extreme heat, and the worst happened
Was BART having a brain cramp? Did it just zone out?
Mexico pushes Mayan Train project construction, which could cost $20B and scar the environment
Despite what could be a $20 billion price tag, Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez remains committed to the Mayan Train project.
St. Louis MetroLink tunnels overwhelmed by heavy rainfall
A 100-year rain event hit the St. Louis region on July 26, and it made a spectacle out of the St. Louis MetroLink.
High temperatures have SEPTA continuously monitoring rail, power lines
The heat wave that is smacking the Philadelphia area has SEPTA making repeated inspections on its track.
HART reports millions in savings thanks to employee cuts, shift in light rail construction
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) was able to chop millions of dollars off its budget mostly by making staff cuts.
Crews set to connect key Sound Transit light rail extension
In order for construction crews to connect the existing Tacoma Link line to the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension, the T Line will be shut down Aug. 1 to Sept. 16 at the intersection of 9th Avenue and Commerce Street.
MBTA completes 12-day full-access closure on Green Line C branch
As part of the MBTA’s Capital Programs, the Capital Transformation team has successfully completed the 12-day full-access closure on the Green Line C Branch, delivering critical safety and dependability improvements across the branch.
Watch: Time-lapse video of signal bridge installment
On the Brightline Zone 4 project, HWR recently installed a 92’ signal bridge spanning five tracks, the largest of 11 overhead structures on the line.
Rail bridge in Montana could collapse in the coming days
The historic Northern Pacific Railway Bridge in Park County, Mont., is teetering on the edge of complete destruction.
Crews ready for final leg of LIRR third track expansion project
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) announced eastbound service between New Hyde Park and Westbury will experience changes in August and September as crews begin incorporating the newly built third track to the LIRR Main Line by demolishing temporary platforms and completing track and signal systems work and testing.
5,000, five, and counting: Sound Transit still hearing concerns about tunnel construction
Residents of the Chinatown-International District showed up in force at a recent public meeting held by Sound Transit to voice objection over a light-rail tunnel project that is planned to run through the neighborhood.
Light-rail tunnel project in San Bernardino County, Calif., takes a step back
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