Union Pacific Opens New Phoenix Intermodal Terminal

PHOENIX, Ariz. Union Pacfic has opened a new intermodal terminal in Phoenix which will connect the Southwest with international ports in Southern California. The terminal opened on Feb. 1.

Now On Line: Railway Track & Structures February 2024 Digital Edition

ATLANTA –– The digital edition of the February 2024 issue of RT&S is now on line.

MTA to Apply for Funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill to Advance ADA Package for Five Subway Stations

NEW YORK ––In its mission to improve accessibility in the New York City subway system, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced it plans to apply for federal funding to advance a package of accessibility projects in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at five stations.

LOSSAN Rail Corridor Awarded $53 Million

OCEANSIDE, Calif. –– The continuing problems of geologic stability and shifting track along the LOSSAN Corridor in southern California are drawing more attention to this area. While this story focuses on a bridge replacement, the new bridge replaces one that is 108 years old and is subject to washout.

Federal Railroad Administration Releases High-Hazard Flammable Train Route Assessment

WASHINGTON, D.C. –– The Federal Railroad Administration has issued a report of track and tank car inspection ordered in the wake of the Norfolk Southern East Palestine derailment on February 3, 2023.

California State Senate Requests Action on Surf Line

SACRAMENTO –– Seven California state senators have written a letter to the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) requesting coordinated action to address the continuing problems of erosion and mudslides that have disrupted traffic on the the Surf Line route for many months.

Caltrain Completes Testing of Three Electric Trains

SAN FRANCISCO –– Caltrain is one step closer to introducing electric service on a portion of its line with having finished the testing of three of the new electric trains.

NTSB Chair Blasts WMATA, Citing ‘Poor Safety Culture’

WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Earlier this month, the Chair of the National Transportation Board, Jennifer Homendy, held a press conference announcing the findings of the agency’s investigation into a train derailment that occurred in October 2021.

January 2024 Issue of RT&S Now Online

ATLANTA –– Happy New Year! The January 2024 Issue of Railway Track and Structures is now online.

Editor’s Commentary: Women In Rail –– Progress, But a Long Way to Go

RAILWAY TRACK AND STRUCTURES DECEMBER 2023 ISSUE –– CHICAGO –– I was fortunate to participate in the Railway Age/Railway Track and Structures “Women in Rail” conference in Chicago on November 2, 2023.

Wabtec Set To Close Plant in Wilmerding, Pa.

WILMERDING, Pa. — The Pittsburg Post-Gazette has reported that Wabtec Corp. will lay off 94 workers in the first quarter of 2024 with the closure of it’s Wilmerding plant, which is set

RT&S 2024 Track Buyer’s Guide Now On Line

ATLANTA –– The Railway Track & Structures 2024 Track Buyer’s Guide is now available on line.

UIUC Rail Transportation and Engineering Center Celebrates 25 Years

URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, Ill. –– On 28-29 September 2023 the Rail Transportation and Engineering Center (RailTEC) celebrated the 25th anniversary of the resurgence of the University of Illinois Railroad Engineering Program with current students, faculty, alumni and friends.

State of the Industry 2023–Choppy Air But Overall Smooth Flying

RAILWAY TRACK & STRUCTURES – DECEMBER 2023 – STATE OF THE INDUSTRY

December Digital Edition of RT&S Now On Line

ATLANTA – The December digital edition of Railway Track and Structures is now on line.

Renowned Railroad Historian, H. Roger Grant, Has Died

Clemson, S.C. –– Clemson history professor and prolific railroad historian, H. Roger Grant, has died.

Systems Management – COMMENTARY

            RAILWAY TRACK AND STRUCTURES, NOVEMBER 2023 ISSUE, FROM THE DOME COMMENTARY –The adoption of computers and the internet, as we all know, has brought about massive changes and efficiencies to the

Metra 103rd St./Rosemoor Station to Close For Rehab

CHICAGO – The 103rd Street/Rosemoor Station on the Metra Electric Line will close on Nov. 20 for a full reconstruction that will include making it accessible to persons with disabilities. The station is expected to be closed 7 to 12 months.

November Railway Track & Structures Now Online

ATLANTA – The November issue of Railway Track & Structures is now online.

John E. Bromley, railroader, writer, historian, and painter, dies at 81

Editor’s Note: John E. Bromley was a long-time press representative for Union Pacific. I imagine many readers either knew him or knew of him, either as a professional, an enthusiast, or both.

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