Short lines to benefit from round of federal grants
A bundle of Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) awards have been announced to help short line companies maintain their lines.
Grade Crossings
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.
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.
Light-rail project has turned Phoenix into a construction maze, but work progressing nicely
With light-rail construction happening throughout the city of Phoenix, drivers are complaining about confusing markings and barriers.
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.
Making moves for GO Expansion on the Stouffville Line
GO Expansion on the Stouffville Line will offer more frequent service during middays, evenings, and weekends – giving customers more flexibility to schedule what is most important and everything else in between.
Bossier City reconsiders action on grade crossing; Union Pacific ‘looks forward’ to continuing work
By a 5-2 vote, the Bossier (La.) City Council voted to permanently close Old Shed railroad crossing over Union Pacific tracks.
Brightline strengthening safety infrastructure after train hits car on the railroad’s first day back in service
When COVID-19 appeared and began to spread in the United States, many passenger operations shut down, including Brightline, which suspended service in March 2020.
Wilmington, N.C., wants to clear railroad tracks from 32 streets
Officials in Wilmington, N.C., want to take railroad tracks out of the equation at several locations.
Why are there more grade crossing accidents in Canada during the winter than the rest of the year?
Winter in Canada sees more rail/highway grade crossing accidents during the winter than during any other season of the year.