Stillwater Central Railroad Rebuilds Bridge After Oklahoma Wildfires
CHANDLER, Okla. – In Watco’s newsletter, it documented the Stillwater Central Railroad’s efforts to rebuild a rail bridge after it sustained damage from a wildfire on March 14th.
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Mount Vernon Railroad and Southwest Indiana Creating ‘Mega Modal’ Opportunity
MOUNT VERNON, Ind. –– Indiana state and local officials this week opened what they term a “Mega Modal” opportunity at the Ports of Indiana – Mount Vernon with the addition of the Mount Vernon Railroad.
Making Sense of Tariffs and Inflation for Freight Rail –– Commentary
NEW YORK –– This commentary is reproduced from today’s Railway Age news feed and was written by the Railway Supply Institute (RSI)
ST&T Marks Safety Milestone
Vivian, La.-based Superior Tie and Timber (ST&T) has celebrated 2,500 days without an injury, according to owner Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC). ST&T “holds the unique position of being the only crosstie
BNSF Works to Restore Service in Missouri and Arkansas After Severe Weather
MAMMOTH SPRING, Ark. – BNSF crews respond after severe weather hit the Thayer North and South Subdivisions in Arkansas.
$3.6M Awarded to 12 Rail Projects in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. – $3.6 million in state grants was awarded to 12 rail projects in Kentucky improve safety, storage capacity, and maintenance.
San Joaquin Council of Governments Approves $14MM for Stockton Diamond Grade Separation Project
STOCKTON, Calif. – The San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) approved $14 million in Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funding for SJRRC’s Stockton Diamond Grade Separation Project.
NS Efforts Mark a Major Milestone in Asheville River Arts District
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Norfolk Southern announced a milestone in its efforts to restore service to Asheville, North Carolina after heavy flooding wiped out sections of track last September.
On The Roll Again: Crews Shut Down BNSF’s Tulsa Yard For Resiliency Upgrades, Quickly Resume Service
TULSA, Okla. – From BNSF’s Rail Talk, Stephen Manning writes about BNSF’s Engineering Team in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
OmniTRAX Names Current BNSF Executive Colby Tanner CEO As Part Of Planned CEO Succession
DENVER –– OmniTRAX, the Broe Group’s rail and real estate affiliate, has named Colby Tanner as its new CEO.
Windstorm Topples Section of CSX Intermodal Train
HANCOCK COUNTY, Ohio –– Part of a CSX intermodal train was blown off the tracks by a heavy windstorm associated with severe weather moving through Ohio.
CSX’s Blue Ridge Subdivision Recovery is Underway
AVERY COUNTY, N.C. – CSX states work is currently underway on the Blue Ridge Subdivision Recovery with crews pulling track materials out of the Nolichucky River.
What’s All The Fuss About Tariffs?
ATLANTA –– From the April 2025 issue of Railway Track & Structures, FROM THE DOME.
ORDC Approves $705,994 for CUOH To Extend Siding
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) has approved a $705,994 grant to Columbus & Ohio River Rail Road.
WATCH: NS Rebuilds Newport Bridge in Tennessee
NEWPORT, Tenn. – Norfolk Southern has installed new bridge spans for its rail bridge replacement in Tennessee.
BNSF Southern Transcon Buffeted by High Winds
FORT WORTH, Texas –– BNSF reported this week that much of its network, particularly the Southern Transcon which runs from Los Angeles to Chicago, has been affected by “excessive and extended winds” that often exceed 75 m.p.h.
Transdev’s Rail Division Will Complete Bridge Project
LOMBARD, Ill. – Transdev’s rail division will redeck two rail bridges as part of the Pacific Harbor Line’s track rehabilitation project.
CPKC and Patriot Rail to Partner on New Transload Facility in Texas
JACKSONVILLE –– Patriot Rail, an operator of short lines and regional railroads, along with transloading and other rail services, this week announced jointly with CPKC that a new transload terminal will be built on the CPKC network in Denton, Texas.
Metra Outlines 2025 Construction Program
CHICAGO, Ill. – Metra on March 18 detailed its program for the 2025 construction season, covering station, track, road crossing, bridge, and signal/communications improvement projects along the Chicagoland commuter railroad’s 11 lines totaling
NNEPRA Will Expand Wells Train Station
WELLS, Maine – Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority announces the expansion of the Wells Train Station has begun.