OCTA Delivers Initial Sand Nourishment in San Clemente

ORANGE COUNTY – Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) delivered the initial sand nourishment as part of the emergency efforts to protect the vulnerable coastal rail line.

WATCH: Delta Railroad Services’ New Rail Unloader Car

ASHTABULA, Ohio – Delta Railroad Services introduces a Rail Unloader Car (RUC).

RT&S September 2025 Issue Now Available Online

ATLANTA – The September issue of Railway Track and Structures, featuring our Engineer of the Year, is now available to read online.

CHSRA’s Board of Directors Approve Proceeding With Procurements

SACRAMENTO – California High-Speed Rail Authority’s Board of Directors approved the issuance of invitations for bids on rail and other materials for high-speed track.

USDOT Will Train More Than 160 Federal and State Track Inspectors

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation announced it will train more than 160 Federal and State Track Inspectors across the country.

Capital Railroad Contracting Acquires Koppers Railroad Structures

MADISON, Wis. – Capital Railroad Contracting announced the acquisition of Koppers Railroad Structures.

Penn Station Transformation Project Timeline Announced

NEW YORK – Amtrak and the USDOT announced the timeline for the Penn Station Transformation project.

People News: American Track, Port NOLA

NEW ORLEANS/FORT WORTH, Texas – American Track, a subsidiary of North American Rail Solutions, names Stacey Posey as its new Chief Operating Officer. Port of New Orleans appoints Chris Gilmore as Chief Engineering Officer.

FRA Withdraws More Than $175MM From Rail Projects

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) withdrew more than $175 million in funding for four projects related to California High-Speed Rail.

FRA Withdraws More Than $175MM From Rail Projects

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) withdrew more than $175 million in funding for four projects related to California High-Speed Rail.

Jacobs/HDR JV Selected for Engineering Services on IBX Project

NEW YORK – Jacobs, in a joint venture with HDR, was selected to provide engineering consultant services for MTA’s Interborough Express (IBX) Light Rail project.

Jacobs/HDR JV Selected for Engineering Services on IBX Project

NEW YORK – Jacobs, in a joint venture with HDR, was selected to provide engineering consultant services for MTA’s Interborough Express (IBX) Light Rail project.

Urban Engineers Supports Award-Winning Camden Terminal Rail Improvement

CAMDEN, N.J. – The Balzano Marine Terminal infrastructure upgrade earned the 2025 Distinguished Engineering Award from the New Jersey Alliance for Action.

MBTA Orange Line Reaches 55 MPH After Track Work

BOSTON – As of August 24, the MBTA’s Orange Line is now able to reach 55 mph on select portions for the first time.

RTD Begins Next Phase of Track Work September 2

DENVER – The Regional Transportation District (RTD) will begin the next phase of track work on September 2.

UP’s Texas MoW Team Marks 23 Years Without Injury

SAN ANTONIO – Union Pacific congratulates its New Braunfels-Taylor Maintenance of Way team for 23 years of injury-free service.

Patriot Rail Thanks GNRR Engineering Team for Siding Project

NELSON, Ga. – Patriot Rail’s Georgia Northeastern Railroad (GNRR) Engineering team completed a siding project in Georgia.

ICC Approves State Funds for Automatic Warning Device Installation in Peoria and Carroll Counties

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved funds to install automatic warning devices in Peoria and Carroll Counties.

6,600 UP MoW Workers Ratify Contract

NOVI, Mich. – Represented by the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Division (BMWED), 6,600 MoW workers at Union Pacific ratified a five-year contract to guarantee raises of 18.5 percent.

Conrail is receiving a $5 million grant from the NJDOT for its Garden State Secondary Fluidity Improvements-Phase 1 project. (Conrail Photograph)

NJDOT Opens Applications for Freight Rail Service Improvement Grants

TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Department of Transportation is accepting applications through Oct. 10 for $25 million in FY2026 grants for freight rail improvements.

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