CREATE Success
By Lillian Yan The Chicago Region Environment and Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) program is one of the largest, most complex rail improvement programs in the country. With nearly half of its 70 interrelated projects
Shortline/Regional
Opinion: This bridge should be carted off
I am not sure if the officer asked the driver of the golf cart to raise both hands and slowly exit the vehicle. Yes, that’s golf cart, as in something you would most
Steel railway bridge test update from FAST
By Duane Otter, Ph.D., P.E. Bridge engineers at Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) continue to test aging steel railroad bridges with an aim toward assessing the safe service life of these infrastructure
Northeast Wisconsin officials say they need more freight rail options; Canadian National is not ready to make the investment
Northeast Wisconsin needs more freight rail traffic. Class 1 railroad companies need more business in northeast Wisconsin.
Bells & Whistles, Episode 6
What were the top 4 news stories RT&S was following the week ending Aug. 30? Watch the latest episode of Bells & Whistles by clicking here.
AAR weekly traffic report – still down
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) yesterday reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending August 24, 2019. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 532,483 carloads and intermodal units,
Iowa Northern Railway Company hosts Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer
U.S. Representative Abby Finkenauer (IA-1) continued her infrastructure tour through Iowa’s 1st congressional district at Iowa Northern Railway Company on Tuesday. Alongside officials from Iowa Northern and GoRail, the congresswoman toured
OmniTRAX to acquire key rail services in Cleveland
OmniTRAX continues to grow. A managed affiliate of one of the largest privately held rail transportation and logistics service companies in North America is set up to acquire Cleveland Commercial Railroad and
BNSF sues over blockage law in Oklahoma
A judge is going to have to force BNSF to pay tickets for blocking traffic in Oklahoma.
Short line RR company buys road to close it permanently
Everything is for sale. Well, not everything, but certain roads can be bought.
South Dakota rail lines can now be purchased
State-owned rail lines are now up for sale in South Dakota.
Greenbrier has new goals for freight car design
FreightWaves is reporting that Greenbrier, a railcar manufacturer and lessor, has new goals for freight car design that are part of the company’s sustainability plans. The report says that one goal is to
U.S. rail traffic down again last week
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending August 17, 2019. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 537,617 carloads and intermodal units,
Short Line association tells DOT, “we’re important, too”
The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA), represented by Jo Strang, Senior Vice President, Safety & Regulatory Policy, testified Monday before a Small Business Administration hearing on National Regulatory Fairness.
Federal ruling on freight train crew size has states and unions up in arms
On May 29 of this year, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) withdrew from its notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on the issue of the number of crew members on a freight train.
REMSA member RailWorks hosts Congresswoman Angie Craig
Yesterday, Congresswoman Angie Craig (D-Minnesota) joined the Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association (REMSA) and its member RailWorks at their project office in Lakeville, MN. Congresswoman Craig spoke with company executives and rail industry
Weekly rail traffic – the beat goes on
The drumbeat of declining weekly rail traffic goes on. The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending August 10, 2019. For this week, total U.S.
Groundbreaking bulk transfer facility debuts for Genesee & Wyoming
Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. has announced the opening of a Choice Terminal bulk transfer facility on its Georgia Southwestern Railroad, Inc. (GSWR) subsidiary in Bainbridge.
Illinois governor signs bill requiring two-person train crews
KFVS-TV, the CBS affiliate in Cape Girardeau, Missouri is reporting that legislation requiring two-man crews for freight trains operating in Illinois has been signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker. The legislation
Grafton & Upton Railroad faces resistance for expansion in Mass.
Grafton & Upton Railroad could use the space, but not everyone in Hopedale is willing to budge.