NARSTCO Introduces its “e” Clip Type Fastener

MIDLOTHIAN, Texas – NARSTCO, one of the many vendors at this year’s Railway Interchange in Indianapolis, is introducing its “e” Clip Type Fastener, crafted from recycled US steel.

VPRA Receives $100M Grant for Franconia-Springfield Bypass Project

RICHMOND – Virginia Rail Authority, or VPRA, announced it has received a grant from the Department of Transportation that will go toward the Franconia-Springfield Bypass Project.

Merchants Bridge Main Span Trusses & East Approach Replacement Engineers Honored at AREMA 2023 General Session

INDIANAPOLIS – The engineers who worked on the Merchants Bridge Main Span Trusses & East Approach Replacement in St. Louis, Missouri received the Dr. William W. Hay Award for Excellence.

Tennessee Department of Transportation Awarded $23.7M for Short Line Railroad Infrastructure

NASHVILLE – The Federal Railroad Administration awarded Tennessee Department of Transportation a $23.7 million grant to go toward short line railroad infrastructure.

ICC Approves Safety Projects in Peoria Metro Area

PEORIA, Ill. – The Illinois Commerce Commission, or ICC, approved projects for ten railroad crossings in the Peoria metro area.

Enerpac Acquires Track Tools Technology

MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.– In a press release, Enerpac announces it has acquired Track Tools technology.

Fox Valley & Lake Superior Rail System Receives $2M for Three Railroad Swing Bridges

GREEN BAY, Wis. – $2 million from the FRA under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has gone to the Fox Valley & Lake Superior Rail System in Wisconsin.

Port of Victoria Receives $20M for Rail Infrastructure Project

VICTORIA COUNTY, Texas – the Victoria County Navigational District received $20 million in the form of a state grant for a rail infrastructure project.

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Canadian National Reaches On-Call Engineering Contract with Bowman Consulting

TORONTO – Canadian National reached a multi-year agreement with Bowman Consulting for on-call engineering services.

Track Geometry Scan of Green Line Extension Shows Defect; MBTA Reduces Speed

BOSTON – The MBTA will reduce speed on a section of track on its Green Line Extension following an inspection.

Metrolinx Awards Contract to SoilFLO

TORONTO – Metrolinx awarded a contract to SoilFLO to “optimize its soil management processes and further enhance its ecological initiatives.”

Railway Supply Group Acquires Railroad Tools and Solutions

ELMHURST, Ill. – Railway Supply Group announces it has acquired Railroad Tools and Solutions.

Metrolinx Expanding Bridges and Building Retaining Walls on Lakeshore East Line

TORONTO – Metrolinx announced crews are working to expand bridges and build retaining walls to make room for overhead line electrification and a fourth track on its Lakeshore East Line.

MARTA Replacing Track Near Atlanta International Airport Next Week

ATLANTA – MARTA will replace track near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport starting Wednesday, October 4th.

CTA to Complete Track Work in October for Forest Park Branch Rebuild Phase 1

CHICAGO – Chicago Transit Authority announced Phase 1 track work is almost complete on the Forest Park Branch Rebuild. Also, Blue Line trains will resume operations on Sunday, October 8th.

California High-Speed Rail Authority Receives $202M for Six Grade Separations

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Yesterday, California High-Speed Rail tweeted out that it has received over $200 million in CRISI funding to complete six grade separations in Shafter.

Sound Transit: Comment Period for Draft EIS Statement for Operations and Maintenance Facility – South

SEATTLE – Sound Transit has started a public comment period for Environmental Impact Statements for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the State Environmental Policy Act Supplemental Draft for the Operations and Maintenance Facility – South (OMF South).

NTSB Railroad Investigation Report: Amtrak Train 531 and UP RMM Collision

OAKLAND, Calif. – The NTSB released a Railroad Investigation Report after a collision between Amtrak train 531 and a Union Pacific Roadway Maintenance Machine in July of last year.

High Costs and a Century-Old Bridge: Challenges in CT Rail Service Expansion

NEW LONDON, Conn. – Current efforts to expand rail in eastern Connecticut are hindered by funding and limitations of a rail bridge over the Thames River.

PHOTOS: LAX/Metro Transit Center Station Construction

LOS ANGELES – Today, The LA Metro released new photos of construction at its Transit Connector station located near Aviation Boulevard and 96th Street.

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