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.
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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.
Seminole Gulf Railway Begins Track Work (Updated 11/26)
FORT OGDEN, Fla. – Seminole Gulf Railway has started renewing 11.5 miles of track.
BNSF Opens Second of Three Bridges in Fargo
FARGO, N.D. – On November 12, BNSF’s second of three bridges opened over a stormwater diversion channel in Fargo, North Dakota.
ORDC Approves Eight Projects
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) approved eight projects with more than $81 million, two of which will be sponsored by the Rail Commission for FRA grants.
BNSF Minnesota Team Marks Two Years Injury-Free
BRAINERD, Minn. – The 101 team members at the Brainerd, Minnesota facility have reached two years with no reportable injuries and ten years with only two reportable injuries.
NS Completes Scout Motors I-77 Rail Bridge (Updated 11/21)
BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. – Norfolk Southern announced the Scout Motors I-77 Rail Bridge is complete.
CSX Replaces Darby Diamond
DARBY, Pa. – CSX completed a replacement of the Darby Diamond in Pennsylvania.