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Freight
Oregon port prepares for the future, replaces key rail bridge
There is plenty of rail maintenance and construction activity going on at the International Port of Coos Bay in Oregon, and an important phase was recently completed.
Watch: Wildfire takes out railroad bridge in Texas
The Little Highline Fire in Potter County, Texas, destroyed a railroad bridge over the weekend.
Union Pacific’s Big Boy tour for spring has been postponed
We only cover steam and heritage activities when something truly special is happening, which is pretty rare. However . . .
Friday fun: BNSF paints former Santa Fe locomotive 5704 in bicentennial colors
America celebrated the 1976 bicentennial in many ways. The railroad industry celebrated in a big way by painting locomotives in bicentennial schemes.
Watch: Final Federal Environmental Impact Statement released on Port of Long Beach
The U.S. Maritime Administration has issued a Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Record of Decision, approving the planned Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility, a Port of Long Beach project designed to enhance the flow of cargo by rail.
Rail Group On Air: Grand Slam tunnel project still taking its swings
Railway Track & Structures Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson talks with AmeriStarRail’s Scott Spencer about the potential of the Grand Slam rail tunnel project.
What are we watching? Preventing railroad trespassing with video
Trespassing is the leading cause of rail-related deaths in the U.S. Addressing trespassing along railroad rights-of-way (ROW) is a leading priority for the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
Industry-Railway Suppliers partners up with Milwaukee power tools
Industry-Railway Suppliers, Inc. (IRS), a North America railroad distributor of AREMA track tools, abrasives, heavy railroad equipment, work equipment wear parts, and mechanical shop tools, announced its official partnership with Milwaukee, making Industry-Railway Suppliers an authorized distributor of Milwaukee tools to the railroad industry.
Transportation Safety Board of Canada reports on fatal Canadian Pacific 2019 derailment – CP pushes back
Last week, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) released its investigation report (R19C0015) into the 2019 derailment of two locomotives and 99 cars of a 112 car grain train, in which the three crew members were fatally injured near Field, B.C. CP disputes aspects of the report.
Ohio Rail Development Commission approves $75,000 grant to Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc.
On March 9, 2022, the Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) approved a grant in the amount of $75,000 to assist Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. expand the on-site rail infrastructure at the site of the company’s new facility located in Defiance.
ICC approves annual Five-Year (FY 2023-2027) Crossing Safety Improvement Plan
The Illinois Commerce Commission recently approved its annual five-year Crossing Safety Improvement Program to start implementing highway-rail safety capital projects for local roads across the state.
As asbestos cleanup ends, BNSF will monitor impacted right-of-way in Montana
A toxic cleanup effort along a railroad right-of-way in Montana is coming to an end.
TSB of Canada reports on Canadian National mainline derailment
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada, that country’s equivalent of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, issued a report on a Canadian National main line derailment that occurred on June 3, 2021.
CSX makes temporary fix to rail crossing in Mich., but problems continue
Holland, Mich., is famous for its Tulip Day Festival every year. Right now, the town is fearful of other things that have been popping up over an at-grade railroad crossing.
UP train derails in county where most U.S. derailments have happened since 2019
A Union Pacific train derailed in San Bernardino County, Calif., on March 21, and the area could be considered the most dangerous when it comes to these types of rail accidents in the country.
CP work stoppage continues in Canada (UPDATED)
A shutdown of Canadian Pacific (CP) train operations began March 20, following an ongoing dispute between the Class I railroad and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC). However, on Day 2, the parties remain at the bargaining table.
Chip Knowlton joins HDR as infrastructure consulting business transformation director
With more than 30 years advising industry leaders, Chip Knowlton has joined HDR as infrastructure consulting business transformation director.
Watco chosen by Port of Corpus Christi to provide rail service
The Port of Corpus Christi and Watco have announced the signing of a ten-year contract for Watco to become the operator of the short line railroad servicing the Port of Corpus Christi.
Canadian National to donate over $1M toward helping displaced Ukrainians
Canadian National has joined Canadian Pacific, Wabtec, and Kansas City Southern in donating to help Ukranian victims of the horrific war in their country.