Georgia Ports Authority sets all-time trade record in May
The Georgia Ports Authority moved an all-time high 519,390 twenty-foot equivalent container units in May, breaking the previous record of 504,350 TEUs set in October 2021.
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CN signal, communication workers ready to strike
Canadian National is at risk of losing its signal and communication people if neither side can agree to avert a strike.
BNSF’s permit to build bridge in Washington is denied
It’s back to the Ecology board for BNSF in the state of Washington.
NTSB continues pushing for rail worker safety
In the last 25 years, nearly 500 railroad workers have been killed while doing their jobs. Nearly 150,000 have been injured. The NTSB is trying to do something about it.
Bells & Whistles—NTSB determines cause of Tempe train derailment
The top news stories of the week.
Look: Second derailment in two weeks happens at UP Idaho rail yard
For the second time in as many weeks a train has derailed at a Union Pacific rail yard in Idaho.
BNSF Railway advances track efficiency improvements in San Bernardino
Traffic will flow more smoothly through BNSF’s San Bernardino intermodal facility.
NTSB determines cause of Union Pacific derailment in Tempe, Ariz.
The National Transportation Safety Board released its completed investigation report on a Union Pacific derailment that occurred nearly two years ago. The derailment cased a hazardous material release and fire.
Operation Lifesaver celebrates 50 years of rail safety education
Rail safety education is a necessity in Colorado and throughout the nation. Every 3 hours in the U.S., a person or vehicle is hit by a train.
Georgia to make short line routes sturdier behind pair of projects
A pair of Class 3 railroads in Georgia will be able to make some much-needed improvements to their rail lines.
R.J. Corman will invest in its Central Kentucky Lines
R.J. Corman Railroad Co. was awarded a Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant by the U.S. DOT that will benefit the company’s Central Kentucky Lines.
Alberta’s grade crossing network waving a red flag
There are plenty of flashing lights when it comes to Alberta’s railroad grade crossings.
Bells & Whistles—Metrolinx contractor used push box during rail construction
The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending June 3.
Canadian National train collides with hot air balloon
While a subject like this is not within our normal purview of coverage, the unusual nature of it is worth reporting.
Watch: L.A. Metro breaks ground on new rail bridge in Santa Fe Springs to enhance safety and improve traffic flow
Metro announced that it has broken ground on a project that will finally build a bridge for freight and passenger trains over the busy intersection of Rosecrans and Marquardt avenues in Santa Fe Springs.
Watch: Bridge Approach, Ep. 1—A close-up look at the U.S. rail bridge
In this first episode of Bridge Approach, RT&S Media Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson takes a look at a rail bridge in South Elgin, Ill.
Canadian Minister of Transport announces new measures to improve track conditions
The Government of Canada is continuing to move ahead with concrete actions which improve railway track safety to better protect those living and working near Canada’s rail corridors.
Kansas, Indiana soak up CRISI money for critical rail improvements
States continue to announce the arrival of federal money for railroad track upgrades.
Remote track fastener monitoring test begins in Japan
Kawasaki Track Technologies announced testing of remote track fastener monitoring technology in Japan.
With Pittsburgh approval, Norfolk Southern is a go for double-stacking bridge modifications
The main piece of a settlement between the city of Pittsburgh and Norfolk Southern now must be approved by the city council, and that could come as early as May 31.