ICC Approves Safety Improvements in Henry County
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Commerce Commission approved an agreement to install automatic warning devices at a grade crossing in Henry County.
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Canadian National Bridge Collapses
FORT FRANCES, Ontario –– A Canadian National bridge that provides a connection to Thunder Bay, Ont. collapsed this week.
Central Rail Yard Goes to Work; Project Creates Capacity to Process 2 Million Rail TEUs Annually
NORFOLK, Va. — The Port of Virginia’s® expanded central rail yard is fully operational signaling the completion of a project giving the port the capacity to process 2 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) by rail annually.
CSX Service Restored on St. Lawrence Subdivision
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After flooding caused by storm Debby, service on the St. Lawrence subdivision has resumed.
CN Line ‘Significantly’ Damaged After Wildfire
ENTERPRISE, N.W.T. – Service on CN’s line near the N.W.T.-Alberta border is disrupted due to damage inflicted by a wildfire.
UP Replaces Ties on Rail Bridge in Omaha
OMAHA – Union Pacific has completed work on its main line in Omaha, Nebraska.
CSX Gives Storm Debby Update
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – After flooding caused from storm Debby, CSX gives an update on its Northeast operations on the Albany and St. Lawrence subdivisions.
BNSF Plans Two Controlled Rail Bridge Demolitions
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – BNSF plans to complete two controlled blasts of a collapsed rail bridge that crosses the Big Sioux River.
How Union Pacific Discovers, Predicts, and Resolves Track Defects
OMAHA ––(From Railway Age, August 2024 issue). With more than 32,000 miles of track covering 23 states in the western two-thirds of the U.S., those charged with inspecting and maintaining track at Union Pacific (UP) have their work cut out for them.
CSX Monitors Infrastructure Amid Tropical Storm Debby
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – CSX is monitoring its infrastructure as tropical storm Debby moves up the east coast.
Norfolk Southern To Make Strategic Investments In Alabama
ATLANTA — Norfolk Southern announced this week that it is making significant capacity improvements that will enhance a critical rail corridor, and open additional opportunities for statewide business and economic growth
CSX Supports New Planned Flyover for Rail Crossing in Massachusetts
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Funding has been made available for the construction of a flyover for a CSX rail crossing in Massachusetts.
Union Pacific Mobile Welding Training Center Trains Next Generation in Oregon
OMAHA ––The PCC Mobile Welding Outreach & Skills Training Center in Partnership with Union Pacific recently visited the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation in Warm Springs, Oregon, bringing hands-on learning to members of the community.
How BNSF Minimized Sandpoint Bridge Project Environmental Impacts
Less than one year after completion of BNSF Railway’s Sandpoint Junction Connector project in northern Idaho, one can hardly tell that there was an army of workers and machinery stationed there for roughly four
Preparing for a Hurricane: What Rail Shippers Need to Know
OMAHA ––In the first half of 2024, several states experienced record rainfall and dangerous flooding. With hurricane season underway, it is important for rail shippers to take steps to be prepared when extreme weather hits.
UP Employee Repurposes Downed Trees After Tornados in Missouri
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. – After tornados in Missouri, a Union Pacific employee processed downed trees to turn into rail tie-ready logs for local mills.
PUCO Approves Over $1M in Rail Crossing Upgrades
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved safety upgrades in Clinton, Franklin, Summit, and Wayne counties.
BNSF Working To Remove Debris After Bridge Collapse
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – On June 23rd, a BNSF train bridge sustained damage due to flooding.
Shining A Light: Highlighting Some of the Hardest-Working Women in the Industry
ATLANTA – Railway Track & Structures, July 2024 Issue: For the fourth straight year, Railway Track & Structures is proud to honor some of the brightest women in railroad engineering. With many careers spanning decades, these women have cultivated their talents, developed their skills, and worked tirelessly in their contributions to rail. From freight and passenger rail to suppliers and engineering firms, this list is built based solely on peer nominations, representing the hard-working winners for RT&S’ 2024 Women in Railroad Engineering.
Rail Insights 2024 with NS EVP and COO John Orr – RAIL GROUP ON AIR
Norfolk Southern Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer joined Railway AgeEditor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono at the 2024 Rail Insights Conference for this wide-ranging discussion on the changes that have been under way