Lack of Screws Led to Metrolinx Derailment

TORONTO – An investigation found a lack of track screws led to the derailment of a Metrolinx GO Train earlier this month.

Iowa Interstate Railroad Replaces Booneville Bridge

BOONEVILLE, Iowa – Iowa Interstate Railroad replaced the Booneville Bridge.

Bill 60 Advances Toward Final Vote, Extension to UH Mānoa

HONOLULU – The Infrastructure, Transportation, and Technology Committee advanced an amended Bill 60 for a final vote, which would allow HART to begin extension plans.

Call for Nominations: RT&S Engineers Under 40

ATLANTA – The nomination window for RT&S’ annual Engineers Under 40 awards is now open.

Metrolinx Shares Look at Five Stations Along Line 5 Eglinton

TORONTO – Metrolinx takes a tour of five stations along the new Line 5 Eglinton light rail transit line.

ICC Approves Nearly $1M in Crossing Upgrades

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved almost $1 million in upgrades for three crossings along BNSF’s track in Carroll and Ogle counties.

Jacobs Selected for San Dieguito Lagoon Double Track Project

DALLAS – The San Diego Association of Governments selected Jacobs to manage construction of the San Dieguito Lagoon Double Track and Special Events Platform project.

ICF Awarded $21MM Contract for Diridon Station Redevelopment Project

RESTON, Va. – ICF was awarded a $21 million contract for the Diridon Station Redevelopment Project in San Jose, California.

SEDA-COG Joint Rail Authority Awarded $2M for Railroad Bridge Rehabilitation

LEWISBURG, Pa. – The SEDA-COG Joint Rail Authority (JRA) was awarded $2 million from the PennDOT’s Rail Transportation Assistance Program (RTAP).

NRC Names Curtis Bilow as New Board Chairman

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) has appointed Curtis Bilow as its new chairman of its Board of Directors.

CTDOT Releases $15B Five-Year Capital Plan

NEWINGTON, Conn. – The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) published a five-year Capital Plan that includes more than $15 billion in transportation projects.

Foothill Gold Line Awards $60MM Design/Engineering Contract to Parsons

MONROVIA, Calif. – Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority board of directors voted to award a design and engineering services contract to Parsons Transportation Group, Inc.

ASHE Awards Grand Central-42nd Street Station Project With Honor Award

NEW YORK CITY – American Society of Highway Engineers (ASHE) New York Metro Section Project of the Year Awards recognizes the Circulation Improvement at Grand Central-42nd Street Station project with an Honor Award.

Southern Railhead Facility Completed in Kern County, Marking Milestone for High-Speed Rail

KERN COUNTY, Calif. – Governor Gavin Newsom announced the completion of California High-Speed Rail Authority’s Southern Railhead Facility in Kern County.

TSB Releases Rail Transportation Safety Investigation Report on CN Derailment

DEVLIN, Ontario – The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) issued rail transportation safety investigation report R25W0047.

VTA Progresses BART Silicon Valley Phase II

SAN JOSE, Calif. – VTA continues work on phase II of its BART Silicon Valley Extension Program.

Railway Track and Structures February 2026 Issue Now Online

ATLANTA – The February 2026 issue of RT&S is available digitally.

Portland & Western Train Derails in Oregon, Damages Trestle

TOLEDO, Ore. – A Portland & Western Railroad train derailed January 21 in Toledo, Oregon.

NCDOT’s Rail Division Invests $16.3MM

RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Rail Division announced a $16.3 million investment into its rail infrastructure.

Polycorp Acquires Iron Horse Engineering Co.

NEW YORK CITY – Polycorp, a manufacturer of engineered elastomer solutions, announced it has acquired Iron Horse Engineering Company.

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