Engineering Excellence: RT&S 10 Under 40
ATLANTA – Railway Track & Structures, April 2024 Issue: RT&S recognizes 10 individuals under 40 years old for their contributions to rail engineering.
Author: David C. Lester
April 2024 issue of RT&S Now Online
ATLANTA –– The April issue of RT&S is now on line.
Norfolk Southern Appoints Industry Veteran John Orr as Chief Operating Officer
ATLANTA –– Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced Wednesday the appointment of John Orr as executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective immediately.
SANDAG Prepares for $78M, 3-Year Del Mar Bluffs Stabilization Project
DEL MAR, Calif. –– The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) has announced a major project to stabilize the Del Mar Bluffs.
Nomination Period for RT&S Top Projects Recognition Begins Today
ATLANTA –– Railway Track and Structures begins accepting nominations for the annual Top Projects recognition today through May 9.
Watch: AREMA To Hold 2024 Annual Conference & Expo In Louisville
LANHAM, Md. –– AREMA will hold its 2024 Annual Conference & Expo from September 15-18 in Louisville, Ky.
MBTA Will Have Transit and Commuter Line Maintenance Shutdowns in April
BOSTON –– MBTA announced last week that it will have a series of transit and commuter line maintenance shutdowns during April.
MDOT Announces Rail Grant to CSX For Intermodal Terminal Improvements in Detroit
LANSING, Mich. –– Earlier today, we reported on MDOT M-REP grants announced on Wednesday, March 13. Today, MDOT announced another M-REP grant –– this one for CSX improvements to the Livernois Intermodal terminal in Detroit.
Commentary: Will We Ever Learn?
MARCH 2024 ISSUE OF RAILWAY TRACK & STRUCTURES –– Editor’s Notebook
MBTA Reports Worker “Near Miss” on Orange Line
BOSTON –– The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) reported the “near miss” of workers on the Orange Line earlier this month.
NTSB Sheds Some Light on NS Derailment
LOWER SAUCON TOWNSHIP, Pa. –– As Railway Age reported on March 2, there was a three-train derailment on Norfolk Southern’s line just east of Steel City, Pa. along the Lehigh River.
Railway Track and Structures Award Programs
ATLANTA –– Long time readers of RT&S are likely familiar with the four award programs we have each year to recognize excellence in engineering.
Contractor that worked on Amtrak’s 30th Street Station Accused of Bribery
PHILADELPHIA –– KWY radio reports that one of the contractor’s working on the restoration of Amtrak’s venerable 30th Street Station is facing federal bribery charges.
AECOM-led team selected by Amtrak to support the development of the $1.5 billion Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Project
DALLAS — today announced that an AECOM-led team has been selected by Amtrak to support the development of the Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Project (SRB).
STB Chairman Martin Oberman Slams Activist Investor for Norfolk Southern Takeover Attempt
ATLANTA –– In remarks to the Southeast Association of Rail Shippers, STB Chairman Martin Oberman blasted activist investors for their threat to the stability of the rail industry.
March 2024 RT&S Now Online
ATLANTA –– The March 2024 edition of Railway Track and Structures is now online.
BNSF Reduces Workforce in Nebraska and Kansas
Fort Worth, Texas –– BNSF announced this week that it was cutting some jobs at mechanical shops located in Nebraska and Kansas. However, no details about the cuts were provided, such as where they took place or the number of people involved. News reports regarding the number of layoffs differed, but it appears that at least 100 positions were cut.
FRA Issues Safety Bulletin on PTC Software Error and Malfunction
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– In Safety Bulletin 2024-2, issued February 13, the Federal Railroad Administration notified railroads of a software error and malfunction in the Interoperable Electronic Train Management System (PTC).
California State Sen. Blakespear Introduces Legislation To Revitalize Southern California Rail
SACRAMENTO –– Earlier this week, California State Sen. Catherine Blakespear introduced legislation to try to resolve and stabilize the problems on the LOSSAN corridor over the past several years.
California High Speed Rail Authority Releases 2024 Draft Report
SACRAMENTO –– The California High Speed Rail Authority released its 2024 Draft Report last week. The report is now within a 60-day public comment period that ends April 9.