Relocating a small city going as planned for MxV Rail
MxV Rail, formerly TTCI, is in the process of a move to a new headquarters and test facilities that could be compared to relocating a small city.
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Watch: Time-lapse of accelerated construction on CP rail project
In late May of 2016, Canadian Pacific workers had exactly 20 hours and 5 minutes between trains to excavate and install a concrete underpass under an important section of CP Railway track.
Indiana town will soon know whether to go above or below grade crossings, but cost might be biggest obstacle
Officials in Elkhart County, Ind., have decided to launch a study on the construction of either an overpass or an underpass at several grade crossings.
NTSB releases final report on KCS conductor fatality
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its final report on the death of a KCS conductor on December 23, 2020.
Illinois Commerce Commission approves highway-rail crossing improvements for Marion County
The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved a Stipulated Agreement to advance highway-rail crossing improvements projects in Marion County.
Watch: Significant derailment takes place in Ohio
Crews were cleaning up a 26-car derailment in Mad River Township in Ohio late last week.
Prime contractor, designer chosen for mammoth Uinta Basin Railway project
Rio Grande Pacific Corporation (RGPC) has appointed firms for the final engineering and construction of the Uinta Basin Railway project in Utah.
Look: Union Pacific takes apart unique steel truss bridge in Texas
Union Pacific was hauling away a local landmark late last week in Liberty, Texas.
12 miles of track, 35 bridges receive much needed funding in N.C.
The North Carolina Ports Authority and 13 short line railroads will be improving their rail infrastructure thanks to approximately $10.9 million in matching grant funds being awarded as part of the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Freight Rail and Rail Crossing Safety Improvement program (FRRCSI).
Indiana & Ohio Railway receives ORDC grant up to $614,456
On May 11, the Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) approved a grant in the amount of $614,456, matched by Indiana & Ohio Railway (IORY) (A Genesee & Wyoming Company) at $614,456, for a total project investment of $1,228,912.
Police worried about poorly marked grade crossings now that rail line is back in action
After 20 years off the grid, the Aransas Pass railroad is back in business in Texas.
RT&S May issue is now online
The May issue of RT&S features stories on the use of lightweight cellular concrete on bridges and the Lazelle Road bridge project, as well as a product overview of handheld tools.
Bells & Whistles—Metro Council ignored warning about light-rail project
The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending May 6.
Washouts in Oklahoma plaguing Union Pacific
Oklahoma has been hit with heavy rains this week, causing washouts for Union Pacific.
Last chance to submit for 2022 RT&S Top Projects
The deadline to submit your project for consideration for the 2022 RT&S Top Projects list is May 7.
Move by Texas governor has Mexico taking billion-dollar rail project elsewhere
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s crackdown on border crossing inspections has Mexico drawing a line in the sand. Make that a line in New Mexico.
NRC appoints two new board members
The National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) announced that two railway industry professionals have been appointed to its Board of Directors.
N.J. congressman visits Point No Point Bridge site
New Jersey Congressman Donald Payne, Jr., spent the afternoon of May 2 learning about critical infrastructure with leaders from Conrail, Norfolk Southern, and CSX.
Railroad line, salmon need to live in harmony in state of Washington
Rail lines and water lines are both important in Bellingham, Wash.
Port of Long Beach increases rail capacity
The Port of Long Beach has completed construction of a new rail project that will increase efficiency of goods movement and reduce congestion on local roadways by shifting more cargo to trains.