Bells & Whistles—Largest rail project in last 30 years clears final regulatory hurdle

The top news stories of the week ending July 8.

First major rail project in 30 years clears final regulatory hurdle

The wheels of the Uinta Basin Railway project, which will be built to help haul oil, are being greased.

Canada takes steps to prevent punishment from extreme weather, fire events on the rails

Transport Canada is taking action to further improve the safety and security of Canada’s rail system, especially in light of the impacts of climate change and severe weather on railway operations.

Houston, Harris County to sue Union Pacific over contaminated site

The city of Houston and Harris County, Texas, are planning on suing Union Pacific over a site that they are calling “contaminated” in the city’s Fifth Ward.

Gateway projects

N.Y., N.J. are in step with each other regarding Gateway Project

A baby step is better than a crawl.

MBTA crews finish Green Line B Branch work, shift to C Branch

As part of the MBTA’s Capital Programs, the Capital Transformation team has completed the 12-day closure on the Green Line B Branch, accomplishing infrastructure work that will improve safety and reliability on the line.

Relocation project for Del Mar tracks receives first major dose of funding

The tracks running along the Del Mar bluffs in California are one step closer from being several steps away from the eroding coastline.

Bells & Whistles—Is high-speed rail back on in Texas after critical court victory?

The top news stories RT&S was covering the week ending July 1.

High-speed rail in Calif. will finally receive $4.2B, but future funding is murky

It’s always good to have someone of authority holding the money bag.

Two cities still have sticking points about Blue Line extension

In an attempt to ease the tension of the proposed Blue Line extension light rail route approved by the Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County (Minn.) Board, stakeholders went on a bus tour on June 29.

Watch: Georgia train derailment could take a while to clean up

Crews were cleaning up the site of a CSX derailment in Ware County, Ga., on June 30, and according to the Class 1 company the effort could take a while.

Rail Group On Air: 2022 RT&S Top Projects, Part 1

RT&S takes a closer look at the Mid-Coast Corridor Projects in San Diego, Calif. The endeavor was on this year’s RT&S Top Projects list.

Canadian National

Canadian National to invest more than $110 million in rail network in Minn., Miss.

Canadian National continues to announce rail maintenance plans for its network.

MARTA set on bus service for neighborhood, but others still pushing for light rail

Not many are getting on the bus idea for the Campbellton Road corridor in Atlanta.

Farmers asked railroad to take care of brush and other items before fatal Amtrak accident in Mo.

Taking care of overgrown vegetation might have helped the driver of a dump truck safely cross railroad tracks in Chariton County, Mo.

Canadian National will make upgrades to track, bridges in Tennessee

Canadian National has announced it plans to invest approximately $30 million in Tennessee in 2022.

Bells & Whistles—Gas tax holiday could break funding for rail industry

The top news stories RT&S was covering the week ending June 24.

Does President Biden have the support to suspend the gas tax?

President Biden is calling on Congress to freeze the federal gas tax for three months right when funding from his massive infrastructure bill was starting to grow legs.

Short line railroad company wants to stop rails-to-trails effort

A short line railroad company in the state of New York is trying to block the path of a rails-to-trails effort.

HART

HART is confident about one thing as it extends light rail contract with Stantec

Stantec will be in Hawaii a little longer following the extension of its contract with Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART).

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