Sound Transit completes new light rail base in Bellevue

Sound Transit is ready to open its new Operations and Maintenance Facility: East (OMF East), a key component of upcoming Link extensions to Northgate, Lynnwood, Federal Way and Redmond.

L.B. Foster launches new low temperature traction enhancer, Alleviate LT

L.B. Foster announced the commercial launch of a Low Temperature (LT) version of their proven ALLEVIATE traction enhancer product for top-of-rail use.

Brightline: Construction to Orlando more than 50% complete

Brightline continues to move forward.

Norfolk Southern: ‘Technology is at the center of our strategy’

Technology points the way to the future among Class 1 railroads.

Union Pacific suffers two train derailments over weekend

This was not a good weekend for Union Pacific. The railroad experienced two significant derailments, one on Saturday and one on Sunday.

TTCI freight rail research hits major milestone

TTCI freight rail research has achieved a significant new milestone.

TTC doing track work and signal maintenance this weekend

This weekend, Sat. May 15 and Sun. May 16, there will be no subway service on the portion of Line 1 between Sheppard-Yonge and St Clair stations due to track maintenance.

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OmniTRAX railroad receives grant for track rehabilitation

On May 12, 2021, the Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) approved a grant in the amount of $1,564,051 to Cleveland and Cuyahoga Railway (CCRL).

Port NOLA issues RFP for Louisiana International Terminal preliminary design

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) issued a Request for Proposals this week for design and permit-support services for development of the Louisiana International Terminal in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana.

U.S. DOT details ongoing efforts to help mitigate impact of pipeline outage

While this is not a typical RT&S story, the U.S. DOT’s efforts to reduce the impact of the Colonial Pipeline outage are worth reviewing.

The government of Canada provides an update on Lac-Mégantic rail bypass project

Yesterday, the Canadian government released a statement providing an update on the Lac- Mégantic rail bypass project.

REMSA member RailMark Trucks hosts Congresswoman Sharice Davids

On Monday, the Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association and member company RailMark Trucks hosted Congresswoman Sharice Davids (KS-3) for a tour of RailMark’s manufacturing facility located in Kansas City.

Union Pacific bridge damaged by fire

A Union Pacific wooden bridge in Springfield, Ore. caught fire early yesterday morning, resulting in some damage, but trains are still able to use the bridge, albeit at slower speeds.

MTA ridership continues to rise, reaches new pandemic record

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced that the New York City Subway, Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad have reached pandemic ridership records, with 2,239,500 trips on the New York City Subway (including 3,823 on the Staten Island Railway), 101,600 LIRR, and 83,100 Metro-North trips recorded on Friday, May 7. New York City Buses reached a pandemic high one day earlier, on Thursday, May 6, of 1,245,629.

Rock Island and Kansas City Southern restore rail service to Bernard Bayou industrial park

Although it’s a different company and a short line now, the grand old name of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad is associated with news headlines.

L.A. Metro releases proposed $8 billion balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2022

Metro released its budget Tuesday for the 2022 Fiscal Year that runs between this coming July 1 and June 30, 2022.

Union Pacific opening new terminal in southern California

Union Pacific continues to invest in its intermodal franchise.

New digital tools will help crews operate MBTA commuter trains more effectively

The MBTA commuter rail network is currently rolling out new digital tools to help train operations.

HNTB selected by Utah Transit Authority for bus and rail services

Utah Transit Authority has selected HNTB to consult on program management services.

Watco

Watco opens rail and transloading facility in southeast Texas

Watco continues to grow with the addition of a rail and transloading facility.

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