Union Pacific Thanks Crews for Reporting Unsafe Behavior at Crossing; Receives Federal Funding
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. – Union Pacific crews anonymously reported concerns over an unsafe behavior at a crossing in Sacramento County, California.
Grade Crossings
ICC Approves Safety Projects in Peoria Metro Area
PEORIA, Ill. – The Illinois Commerce Commission, or ICC, approved projects for ten railroad crossings in the Peoria metro area.
California High-Speed Rail Authority Receives $202M for Six Grade Separations
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Yesterday, California High-Speed Rail tweeted out that it has received over $200 million in CRISI funding to complete six grade separations in Shafter.
PUCO Approves Safety Upgrades in Scioto and Butler Counties
COLUMBUS, Ohio – On Sept. 6th, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, or PUCO, approved safety upgrades totaling $1.7 million for rail crossings in Scioto and Butler counties.
Ohio Governor Announces $100M for Railroad Crossings
COLUMBUS, Ohio – According to the Ohio Rail Development Commission, Governor Mike DeWine announced available funds totaling $100 million to go toward railroad crossings.
PUCO Approves Rail Crossing Upgrades
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved safety upgrades at a rail crossing in Auglaize County.
Missouri Officials Will Upgrade Crossings throughout the State
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri officials will set aside funds from its $50 million budget to upgrade passive crossings across the state to reduce the likelihood of another collision, similar to the one that occurred a year ago.
NTSB Finds Grade Crossing Design to Blame for Amtrak Collision Last Year
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The NTSB found the grade crossing design to blame for the collision that occurred last year in Missouri, and Gov. Parson will sign House bill 4 to address passive railroad crossings in the state.
Virginia Will Improve I-95 Rail Corridor Grade Crossings With Four-Quad Gates
RICHMOND, Va. – The federal funding received last month will allow Virginia to improve four grade crossings with ‘four-quad gates’.
CHSRA Completes Fifth Structure of 2023
KERN COUNTY, Calif. – The McCombs Road overcrossing north of Wasco is the fifth structure to be completed this year for the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA), whose 119-mile Central Valley segment is
ICC Approves New Highway-Rail Safety Project in Marissa
MARISSA, Ill. – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) on July 13 approved a project to improve highway-rail safety near a railroad crossing in St. Clair County.
Minnesota Infrastructure Projects Receive $400 Million in Grants
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Part of the $400 million in state grants given to Minnesota will be used for grade separation projects.
Michigan Rail Package Signed Into Law
LANSING, Mich. – A rail grade separation bill package was signed into law that would allow for the creation of a grant program for crossing projects.
RTD Will Make Repairs During 20-Day Closure
DENVER, Colo. – RTD announces a repair of part of its L Line from July 10th to July 30th.
Missouri State Budget Includes $83.5 Million in Rail Safety Improvements
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri’s state budget allocates over $80 million to improve safety at its rail crossings after an Amtrak passenger train collided with a dump truck one year ago.
ICC Approves Ten Projects Across the State
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Commerce Commission approved ten projects across the state to help with safety upgrades, crossing improvements, and rail safety improvements.
R.J. Corman Railroad Company/Pennsylvania Line Soliciting Sealed Bids
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. – R.J. Corman Railroad Company/Pennsylvania Line has sent out a notice for soliciting sealed bids for rail, cross tie, and switch tie replacements as well as grade crossing refurbishments.
Metrolinx to Start Construction of Burloak Drive Train Overpass
TORONTO – Metrolinx announced weekend service adjustments next week to kick off Burloak Drive construction of a train overpass.
Amtrak and BNSF Request Seattle to Close Part of South Holgate Street
SEATTLE – Amtrak and BNSF are requesting the city of Seattle to part with South Holgate Street so that both companies can enclose and barricade the area.
ICC Approves Two Public Safety Projects for Highway-Rail Crossings
SPRINGFIELD, Il. – The ICC approves two public safety projects for highway-rail crossings in both Stephenson and Randolph Counties.