ST. LOUIS — Intramotev, developer of the TugVolt autonomous battery-electric railcar, has entered into a new commercial agreement with short line holding company Watco, which will deploy the technology within its network, beginning with the Wood River Transload Terminal in Illinois, just north St. Louis, Mo.
Every day, motorists cross BNSF tracks without realizing the planning beneath their wheels. With more than 25,000 railroad grade crossings on the BNSF network, the safety of these road and rail intersections is important to all of us.That begins with planning, engineering and collaborating among stakeholders. The evidence
INDIANAPOLIS –– Carl Walker, Vice President of Engineering at CSX, was presented with the RT&S Engineer of the Year Award at the opening session of the AREMA Conference being held this week in Indianapolis.
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. –– While this is not a typical story for RT&S we’re reporting on this because of some insightful remarks made by CSX CEO Joe Hinrichs at this investor conference.
WALBRIDGE, Ohio – CSX announced Sept. 10 the Walbridge Yard in Ohio underwent infrastructure improvements.
ATLANTA –– Norfolk Southern’s Intermodal and Automotive business units recently announced upgrades to four terminals in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania that support “capacity, efficiency, and customer demand.” These projects are “strategic moves” designed to “bring more business to our railroad while helping to reduce highway congestion and truck carbon emissions.”
EDMONTON, Alberta –– The Canada Infrastructure Bank has loaned $72.1 million to Cando Rail & Terminals for expansion of its Sturgeon Terminal.
We hosted a call with a former Class I CEO on the implications of a transcontinental merger. Our panelist believes the merger will enable significant share gains over the long term, more
MAIZE, Kan. – Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad (KO) worked with Charlotte Pipe and Foundry for its new plastic plumbing and irrigation pipe manufacturing facility.
ATLANTA – CSX and the U.S. Navy: Training grounds for a top-flight engineer – Carl Walker, Engineer of the Year, CSX.
CAMDEN, N.J. – The Balzano Marine Terminal infrastructure upgrade earned the 2025 Distinguished Engineering Award from the New Jersey Alliance for Action.
SAN ANTONIO – Union Pacific congratulates its New Braunfels-Taylor Maintenance of Way team for 23 years of injury-free service.
NELSON, Ga. – Patriot Rail’s Georgia Northeastern Railroad (GNRR) Engineering team completed a siding project in Georgia.
NOVI, Mich. – Represented by the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Division (BMWED), 6,600 MoW workers at Union Pacific ratified a five-year contract to guarantee raises of 18.5 percent.
TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey Department of Transportation is accepting applications through Oct. 10 for $25 million in FY2026 grants for freight rail improvements.
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. – R.J. Corman Railroad Services’ Emergency Divisions were deployed to help BNSF with recovery after a derecho swept through North Dakota on June 21, 2025 and blew over 832 empty hopper cars.
ENFIELD, N.C. – CSX is temporarily rerouting trains after a derailment occurred on Sunday, August 17 in Enfield, North Carolina.
ELKHART, Ind. – Patriot Rail’s Engineering team celebrated the grand opening of a railroad crossing at Blazer Blvd.
AVERY COUNTY, N.C. – CSX and partners are installing track panels along the Blue Ridge subdivision as part of its recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene.
With more than 15,000 crossings across our 32,500-mile rail network, our field crews work diligently to inspect each one to confirm that they meet state and federal regulatory standards.This includes making sure vegetation is under control and trimmed enough to allow full visibility for train crews and