CSX’s Blue Ridge Subdivision Recovery is Underway

AVERY COUNTY, N.C. – CSX states work is currently underway on the Blue Ridge Subdivision Recovery with crews pulling track materials out of the Nolichucky River.

What’s All The Fuss About Tariffs?

ATLANTA –– From the April 2025 issue of Railway Track & Structures, FROM THE DOME.

Genesee & Wyoming

ORDC Approves $705,994 for CUOH To Extend Siding

ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) has approved a $705,994 grant to Columbus & Ohio River Rail Road.

WATCH: NS Rebuilds Newport Bridge in Tennessee

NEWPORT, Tenn. – Norfolk Southern has installed new bridge spans for its rail bridge replacement in Tennessee.

BNSF Southern Transcon Buffeted by High Winds

FORT WORTH, Texas –– BNSF reported this week that much of its network, particularly the Southern Transcon which runs from Los Angeles to Chicago, has been affected by “excessive and extended winds” that often exceed 75 m.p.h.

Transdev’s Rail Division Will Complete Bridge Project

LOMBARD, Ill. – Transdev’s rail division will redeck two rail bridges as part of the Pacific Harbor Line’s track rehabilitation project.

CPKC and Patriot Rail to Partner on New Transload Facility in Texas

JACKSONVILLE –– Patriot Rail, an operator of short lines and regional railroads, along with transloading and other rail services, this week announced jointly with CPKC that a new transload terminal will be built on the CPKC network in Denton, Texas.

Metra and its freight railroad and municipal partners are taking on a wide variety of projects in 2025, including improvements to 52 stations and replacement of 43 grade crossings.

Metra Outlines 2025 Construction Program

CHICAGO, Ill. – Metra on March 18 detailed its program for the 2025 construction season, covering station, track, road crossing, bridge, and signal/communications improvement projects along the Chicagoland commuter railroad’s 11 lines totaling

NNEPRA Will Expand Wells Train Station

WELLS, Maine – Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority announces the expansion of the Wells Train Station has begun.

CCRMA Updates On Harlingen Rail Improvements Project

HARLINGEN, Texas – Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority (CCRMA) Executive Director Pete Sepulveda spoke about the Harlingen Rail Improvements Project during a South Texas Manufacturer’s Association meeting.

NS Line Newport through Asheville Expected to Reopen March 31st

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The Norfolk Southern rail line that runs from Newport to Asheville in North Carolina is expected to reopen on March 31st.

NS Conneaut Bridge Replacement Wins 2024 MBA Building Excellence Award (Updated 3/17)

CLEVELAND – Norfolk Southern’s Conneaut Bridge replacement has won the 2024 MBA Building Excellence Award.

ICC Approves Rail Safety Upgrades in Stephenson County

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has approved rail safety upgrades at crossings in Stephenson County.

Historic N.C. Rail Line May Be Rebuilt After Helene

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – While there is no exact timeline for the repairs, Norfolk Southern has reportedly told the North Carolina Department of Transportation the line between Asheville and Old Fort will be rebuilt.

Watco Will Acquire Great Lakes Central Railroad

PITTSBURG, Kan. –– Watco this week announced that it is acquiring the Great Lakes Central Railroad (GLC).

Michael Naatz Named Chief Operating Officer at Anacostia Rail Holdings

CHICAGO — Anacostia Rail Holdings (ARH) this week announced the appointment of Michael Naatz as its Chief Operating Officer.

Watco

Watco: 2024 Infrastructure Investments

PITTSBURG, Kan. – Watco detailed its infrastructure improvements throughout 2024.

rail bridges

BNSF Begins Repairing Bridge That Collapsed in June 2024

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – BNSF will begin repairing a rail bridge that collapsed last summer in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

NRHS, Railway Age, RT&S Announce Third Annual Outstanding Railroad Historic Preservation Award

The National Railway Historical Society has kicked off its third annual recognition of a railroad’s historic preservation efforts. NRHS is again partnering with Railway Age and Railway Track & Structures to present the Outstanding Railroad Historic

BNSF Coal Train Derails in Montana

MILES CITY, Mont. –– BNSF and the Custer County Fire Chief reported the derailment of a loaded coal train west of Miles City at about 11:00 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24.

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