BNSF Executes Bridge Deck Replacement
BNSF replaces bridge deck 120 ft. above the ground without a hitch.
Freight
BNSF Rail Talk: Key Component of Northtown’s BNSF Hump Yard Gets Replacement, Upgrade
In railroading, a “bowl” – or classification yard tracks – is where freight cars are sorted and assigned to departing trains. This processing is done in what we call a hump yard.
BNSF Rail Bridge Project Makes Gains With Water Certification
BNSF Railway’s plans to build a new bridge over the Missouri River, linking Bismarck and Mandan, made headway Dec. 12 as state regulators issued a water quality certification crucial to move forward
NCRR Investing in New Rail-Served Site
North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR) is investing approximately $200,000 in a new rail-served site, where a wood-products manufacturing facility will be built.
NCDOT Awards $12MM for Small-Road Infrastructure Improvements
Twelve short lines will share approximately $12 million in infrastructure-improvement grant funding from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT).
BNSF’s Katie Farmer Named Railway Age’s 2023 Railroader of the Year
Railway Age’s 2023 Railroader of the Year Award, the 60th annual, goes to a groundbreaking North American rail industry leader: BNSF President and Chief Executive Officer Katie M. Farmer. “Katie Farmer permanently
Rail Strike Threat Over (Updated, 4:05 p.m ET, 12.01.)
There will not be a rail strike Dec. 9 and unionized rail workers will not gain from Congress an unfunded mandate of seven railroad-paid sick days annually.
ASLRRA, NRC Comments Address Proposed Rule to Amend Certain Training Regulations
WASHINGTON – On Nov. 29, the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) and the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) submitted comments to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) concerning a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend regulations concerning training, qualification and oversight for safety-related railroad employees (Training Rule).
For Chelatchie Prairie Railroad, a $4.7MM Upgrade
The first phase of a $4.7 million rehabilitation project will start this fall on the 33-mile Chelatchie Prairie Railroad in Washington state.
First Phase of Rail Expansion at Port Greer Complete
The South Carolina Ports Authority announced that the first phase of an Inland Port Greer rail expansion is finished.
Pennsylvania North Shore Railroad Now Serving New Propane Terminal
The Pennsylvania North Shore Railroad is now serving a new 240,000-gallon propane terminal in Northumberland, Pa., which opened on Nov. 22.
BNSF’s New Sandpoint Bridge Opens for Business
Fifty years after Burlington Northern consolidated the traffic of two predecessor routes onto a single line featuring a nearly mile-long bridge near Sandpoint, Idaho, successor BNSF has opened its long-anticipated second bridge. The first train to officially cross the new structure was an empty coal train at 9:00 p.m. on Nov. 20, 2022.
Michael Baker International Chosen by CSX to Help Run Virginia Rail Initiative
Michael Baker International, a global leader in engineering, planning and consulting services, announced that the firm has been selected by CSX Transportation (CSXT) to lead program and construction management for significant rail enhancement projects as part the Transforming Rail in Virginia (TRV) initiative.
Hurricane Nicole Hammers More of Florida
Although Hurricane Nicole was not as nasty as Hurricane Ian, it left a tremendous amount of destruction and suffering in Florida. CNN reported that at least five people were killed and scores of coastal homes were washed away by the storm.
Norfolk Southern’s Sanborn Stepping Down
Norfolk Southern (NS) Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Cindy Sanborn will pass the throttle to Paul Duncan on Jan. 1, 2023, the Class I railroad reported Nov. 14.
Union Pacific Completes New Mexico Siding Project
At RT&S, we like to highlight construction projects and milestones whenever possible. Union Pacific recently announced the completion of a siding extension in New Mexico.
Watch: BNSF Completes Willmar Bypass
“And now I can retire,” Randy Anderson, a BNSF locomotive engineer based in Sioux City, Iowa, said recently. “For years I have said that as soon as the bypass is complete, I’m hanging up my boots. The new bypass allows train crews to keep on moving through this area. It’s a really good thing and will continue to benefit the railroad and community for years to come.”
Here We Go Again – Tropical Storm Nicole Takes Aim at Florida
Just a few weeks after Hurricane Ian wreaked havoc through much of Florida, particularly in the Fort Myers area, forecasters are keeping a watchful eye on Tropical Storm Nicole, which appears to be headed to some of the same areas hit by Ian.
Watco Helps Small Town Land a New Manufacturer
Short line operator Watco recently announced that it facilitated a plant location in Neodesha, Kan., which is in the southwest part of the state.
Second BNSF Bridge Over Lake in Idaho Almost Complete
BNSF has been working for the past few years on the construction of a second railroad bridge called the Sandpoint Junction Connector, and the installation is running ahead of schedule.