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.
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BNSF Rail Talk: Odin and Thor: How Innovative People and Technology Helped BNSF Achieve Its Safest Year Ever
Safety is embedded in every aspect of BNSF operations, from the largest infrastructure projects to the technology quietly working behind the scenes. Our employees’ consistent focus on safety got us to our safest
ORDC Awards Two Rail Rehab Grants
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) on Jan. 27 reported approving rail infrastructure project grants for Watco subsidiary Ann Arbor Railroad and AluChem of Jackson Inc., as well as funding for Ohio Operation Lifesaver.
NTSB Determines Probable Cause for BNSF M/w Employee Fatality
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released the final report for its investigation of the Nov. 4, 2024, accident involving a BNSF maintenance-of-way (m/w) employee who was fatally struck by a BNSF freight train while driving a welding truck across a highway/rail grade crossing near New Rockford, N.Dak.
BNSF’s 2026 Capital Investment Plan: $3.6 Billion
FORT WORTH, Texas — BNSF today announced a $3.6 billion capital investment plan for 2026.
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.
PennDOT Invests $53MM in 30 Rail Improvement Projects
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced a $53 million investment toward 30 rail projects.
CSX Removes Forest Hill Rail Diamond (Updated 1/21)
CHICAGO – CSX has removed the Forest Hill rail diamond in Chicago.
Kansas Governor Announces $11M for Rail Service Improvement Program Projects
TOPEKA, Kan. – Kansas Governor Laura Kelly this week announced that the Kansas Department of Transportation’s (KDOT) Rail Service Improvement Program will provide $11.2 million for ten rail service improvement projects across Kansas.
Wright to Lead INRD
INDIANAPOLIS –– The Indiana Rail Road Company (INRD) Board has elevated Derrick Wright to President and CEO, effective Jan. 16. He has served since November 2022 as Vice President, Operations and Mechanical for the 500-mile railroad,
Watch: CSX Completes Paving on Guilford Avenue Bridge
BALTIMORE – CSX has finished the paving on the Guilford Avenue Bridge as part of the Howard Street Tunnel project.
UP’s Robotic Welding Technology in Track Maintenance
OMAHA, Neb. – Union Pacific is utilizing robotic welding technology for track maintenance.
Kentucky Invests in Rail Safety, Industrial Development Projects
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has awarded nearly $3 million to railroads and local government to finance a total of nine highway/rail grade crossing and industrial development projects.
CSX Upgrades Willard Yard
WILLARD, Ohio – CSX completed infrastructure upgrades at Willard Yard in Ohio.
BNSF Teams Complete Flood Restoration Efforts in The PNW
Our teams in the Pacific Northwest are accustomed to soggy conditions. However, what they endured and overcame in mid-December was beyond the pale. Wave after wave of atmospheric river storms brought high
UP’s Las Vegas Engineering Team Marks 25 Years Injury-Free
LAS VEGAS – Union Pacific’s Engineering team in Las Vegas celebrated 25 years of injury-free work.
Heavy Rainfall Causes BNSF Subdivision Closures in Washington (Updated 12/22)
EVERETT, Wash. – 10 to 17 inches of rain inundated western Washington, causing moderate to major flooding along BNSF’s subdivisions with multiple out of service. Crews are working to repair damage and resume operations.
Short Line Tax Credit Modernization Bill Gains Momentum
WASHINGTON, D.C. – H.R. 516 and S. 1532 bills are gaining support in Congress.
CSX Awards Alexandria Fourth Track Contract to Fay, S&B USA Construction
PITTSBURGH – CSX awarded Fay, S&B USA Construction a contract for the Alexandria Fourth Track Project.
VPRA Announces Service Changes Ahead of Long Bridge Project
RICHMOND – The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) announced service changes as a result of the Long Bridge Project.