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Fatal train wreck in Florida forces rail crossing to be closed for weeks

A fatal accident at a railroad crossing in Florida will keep the crossing closed for several weeks. The accident happened on Friday, April 10, at the Cypress Creek Road crossing west of

Class 1 fuel surcharges

Rail worker unions want the unemployed to get a chance before Class 1 waivers are granted

Before railroad companies are granted a pass, they need to make sure they are not taking a pass on workers currently on furlough. The Transportation Trades Department of the AFL-CIO (TTD) has

April editorial: This is going to hurt rail agencies, but it’s the right thing to do

I’m preparing for the body aches. No, I do not have COVID-19 (at least I think I do not have it), but the coronavirus is partly behind it. Since all activities have

April issue feature—Destruction along the tracks by the Del Mar cliffs

The earth keeps hitting itself, harder and harder. It’s a horrible case of rhythmic abuse and sudden acts of violence. The act is both natural and uncontrollable, and it is becoming more

Special Podcast Series—The Coronavirus and the Rail Industry: Latest updates week ending April 10

Railway Track & Structures Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson and Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono talk about the latest developments on COVID-19 and how it is affecting the rail industry. For the latest

Railroad ties go up in flames in Pueblo County, Colo.

Two piles of railroad ties were set on fire at a site just north of Pueblo, Colo., on April 11. Police believe the act was intentional. The two fires were located off

New Jersey governor slashes light rail service

In a bold move, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy laid down a series of orders for the transit sector on April 11 in response to COVID-19. Murphy wants public transportation agencies to

Bells & Whistles—4/10/20

RT&S Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson covers the top stories the magazine was covering the week ending April 10. Port of Long Beach gets millions from U.S. DOT. NTSB rules on CSX derailment in

UPDATED APRIL 11—Rail Group Staff Report: Global railway industry response and impacts to COVID-19 pandemic

Following is a staff report from the editors at Railway Age, Railway Track & Structures and International Railway Journal that will be continuously updated with the latest developments surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic

Podcast: The power of the P3

Strategic Rail Finance Chairman and CEO Michael Sussman and President John Elliott discuss how railroads can leverage P3 (public-private partnership) resources to grow business with Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono. For the

Watch 30-second drone footage of Virgin Trains USA’s Orlando extension project

Virgin Trains USA’s Orlando extension project continues to hold momentum. Take a look at the latest drone footage showing what progress has been made during the first quarter of 2020. For the

U.S. DOT gives Port of Long Beach millions for realignment railroad project

The U.S. DOT is giving the Port of Long Beach $14.5 million, which will go towards the Terminal Island Wye Track Realignment railroad project. When the project is complete trains will be

Special Report—On the Front Line: Ridership on Houston Metro down only—only—55 percent during COVID-19 pandemic

Thanks to the Texas Medical Center, the city of Houston has a large population of healthcare workers. Perhaps that is why ridership is down just 55 percent on Houston Metro buses and

Ottawa officials not happy with light rail correction timeline

Rideau Transit Group has submitted an outline to the city of Ottawa on how it plans on fixing the problems with the light rail system. However, officials want more. One item that

BREAKING: BART cuts service to just two trains an hour due to COVID-19

With the COVID-19 continuing to drain the finances of transit agencies across the U.S., the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) announced it is cutting service to just two trains an hour. BART

UPDATED APRIL 8—Rail Group Staff Report: Global railway industry response and impacts to COVID-19 pandemic

Following is a staff report from the editors at Railway Age, Railway Track & Structures and International Railway Journal that will be continuously updated with the latest developments surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic

VTA ready to put light rail service back in action; King County, Wash., workers want more protection from COVID-19

As one transit agency re-launches its light rail system, workers at another agency are demanding more protection. The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority will have its light rail service back up and

Special Podcast Series—The Coronavirus and the Rail Industry: APTA offers a breakdown of stimulus money for transit agencies and a perspective of COVID-19 at the front line

Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono and RT&S Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson talk to the American Public Transportation Association. Find out what you need to know about transit’s portion of the federal stimulus

Special Report—On the Front Line: DART makes the best of COVID-19 situation

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) spokesperson Gordon Shattles sees the good in the decline in ridership. Since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, DART has suffered between a 55 percent and 65 percent

Expect spring flooding, but not at historic 2019 levels

NOAA forecasters predict widespread flooding this spring, but do not expect it to be as severe or prolonged overall as the historic floods in 2019. Major to moderate flooding is likely in

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