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
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Funding has been made available for the construction of a flyover for a CSX rail crossing in Massachusetts.
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.
ATLANTA –– Tank car issues are not usual topics for RT&S. However, given the years-long concerns about DOT-111 tank cars that remain on the railroad today, and the urgency around upgrading them to DOT-117R standards, I felt our readers would be interested in this development. This was reported today by our colleagues at Railway Age. DCL
RUSK COUNTY, Texas – The Rusk County Rural Rail District (RCRDD) and the North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority (NET RMA) announced the project will focus on the Henderson Overton Branch rail line in Rusk County.
MITCHELL, S.D. – In June, parts of South Dakota experienced heavy rainfall, causing flooding that impacted Ringneck & Western Railroad’s Chamberlain Subdivision.
NEWARK, N.J. – NJ TRANSIT’s first phase of the Long Slip Fill and Rail Enhancement project won 2023 Project of the Year within the $10M – $60M category. The award comes from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) Metro New York/New Jersey chapter.
CALGARY ––Flags across the Canadian Pacific Kansas City transnational railroad network are flying at half-mast in honor of Patrick J. Ottensmeyer, who served as final President and CEO of Kansas City Southern from 2015 until April 14, 2023, upon completion of the Canadian Pacific-KCS combination that created CPKC. Ottensmeyer died July 28. He was 67.
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio – The Ohio Rail Development Commission approved a grant on July 25th of $1 million to Indiana & Ohio Railway (IORY) to go toward addressing vertical clearance concerns.
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Camp Hall Rail project is in phase two of five in South Carolina. The project is still expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
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
RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Rail Division will invest $1.8 million to match funding that will improve rail infrastructure on three short lines.
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.
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo. – After tornados in Missouri, a Union Pacific employee processed downed trees to turn into rail tie-ready logs for local mills.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved safety upgrades in Clinton, Franklin, Summit, and Wayne counties.
PHILADELPHIA – Herzog Contracting Corporation and Dana B. Kenyon Company (DBK) have begun preconstruction on Amtrak’s Penn Coach Yard Heavy Maintenance Facility.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – On June 23rd, a BNSF train bridge sustained damage due to flooding.
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.
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
OMAHA, Neb. – Justin Garrod has been elevated to Transit and Rail Construction Management Lead at HDR, a design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services.