Full road and sidewalk closures will accompany Bloor bridge reconstruction

Metrolinx will be closing the road and sidewalks on Bloor Street West in Toronto while crews install bridge girders on the west half of the Bloor bridge. Find out why the work is important – and even learn a thing or two about girders.

TSB of Canada reports on Canadian National mainline derailment

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada, that country’s equivalent of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, issued a report on a Canadian National main line derailment that occurred on June 3, 2021.

BART Red line service restored March 22

RT&S reported on March 9 that BART suspended Red line service due to a damaged power cable. Here is an update on that story.

Metra BNSF schedule changes coming March 28

Metra’s BNSF line will see schedule changes and service increase to nearly pre-pandemic levels.

CTA holds meeting on Red Line Extension Project, with focus on future contracted work

As part of its commitment to extend contracting opportunities to the communities it serves, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) hosted a virtual meeting for local small businesses and disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs).

HDR Engineering

Chip Knowlton joins HDR as infrastructure consulting business transformation director

With more than 30 years advising industry leaders, Chip Knowlton has joined HDR as infrastructure consulting business transformation director.

Watco

Watco chosen by Port of Corpus Christi to provide rail service

The Port of Corpus Christi and Watco have announced the signing of a ten-year contract for Watco to become the operator of the short line railroad servicing the Port of Corpus Christi.

Canadian National to donate over $1M toward helping displaced Ukrainians

Canadian National has joined Canadian Pacific, Wabtec, and Kansas City Southern in donating to help Ukranian victims of the horrific war in their country.

The Port of Victoria announced plans for new regional logistics hub, the Texas Logistics Center

The Victoria County Navigation District announced the Texas Logistics Center at the Port of Victoria (TXLC).

Kansas City Southern to give $500,000, along with employee gift match, to American Red Cross for Ukrainian relief efforts

As Russian attacks on Ukraine become more intense, and the humanitarian crisis grows, Kansas City Southern has joined Canadian Pacific and Wabtec in donating to relief efforts.

Virginia rail and transportation director to become deputy administrator at FRA

Jennifer Miller, the director of the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, will become deputy administrator of the Federal Railway Administration (FRA) in April.

Freight rail lines in Minnesota in need of investment, bill’s supporters say

Investing in freight rail returns value to the state, argue supporters of a Minn. bill to provide an additional $20 million for smaller rail lines.

Amtrak

Amtrak employee charged with CARES Act fraud and theft of government funds

U.S. Attorney Duane Evans announced that Stacey Santemore, Sr., age 46, formerly of New Orleans but now a resident of Houston, Texas, was charged on March 3, 2022 in a two-count bill of information with making false statements and theft of government funds related to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).

Watch: Sound Transit Link light rail begins four weeks of rail grinding maintenance

Starting Thursday, March 10, four weeks of rail grinding maintenance work will begin on Link light rail tracks. 

BART suspends Red Line service, Orange Line only between Richmond and MacArthur

On Sunday, March 6, BART experienced a power traction cable fault (or break) between El Cerrito Plaza and Ashby stations.

Editorial: ESG–Worthwhile or a waste of time?

ESG is one of the latest business acronyms. If you haven’t run across it yet, you will soon.

BNSF Railway announces 2021 economic development results

BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) reported investments from customers served by the freight rail provider in 2021 totaled approximately $1.5 billion.

U.S. DOT announces $2.2 billion in grants to support essential transit service jobs nationwide

The Federal Transit Administration continues to support the daily operations of public transportation agencies.

Caltrain reduces weekday service to expedite electrification construction

To accommodate Caltrain electrification construction work, temporary service changes in the weekday morning and late afternoon schedules (5:30-9 am and 3:30-7 pm) will be in effect.

Illinois investing in rail improvements

The Illinois Commerce Commission announced a couple of upcoming grade crossing protection projects in the state.

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