RTD Announces Online Training Platform

DENVER – RTD’s Small Business Opportunity Office (SBO) developed a training module on the Colorado Business Learning Platform.

POLB Names Cesar Larios as Construction Management Director

LONG BEACH, Calif. – The Port of Long Beach names Port engineer Cesar Larios to lead the Harbor Department’s Construction Management Division.

Women in Rail Engineering Nominations Are Now Open!

ATLANTA – Railway Track and Structures opened nominations for Women in Rail Engineering 2026.

FRA Releases Ballast and Subgrade Interactions Technical Report

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Office of Research, Development and Technology released a technical report on ballast and subgrade interactions.

ACEC New York Honors HNTB With Multiple 2026 Awards

NEW YORK CITY – HNTB received five Engineering Excellence Awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies of New York.

USDOT Announces $2B Investment in Rail Infrastructure

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation announced it will invest $2.04 billion into modernizing rail infrastructure across the country.

Michael Baker International Launches Titan

PITTSBURGH – Michael Baker International launched Titan, an enterprise AI platform.

Railway Track and Structures Welcomes Dr. Riley Edwards to Editorial Board

ATLANTA –– Dr. Riley Edwards, Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Rail Transportation and Engineering Center has joined the Railway Track and Structures Editorial Board.

A Couple of Days on the Road

HARRISBURG, Pa. –– Whatever your viewpoint on the proposed UP+NS merger, you have to admit this is an interesting train.

Amtrak OIG: Agency Needs Better Data Governance to Achieve State of Good Repair –– News and Commentary

WASHINGTON, D.C. –– The Amtrak Office of Inspector General last week released a report on data and data governance shortcomings around the agency’s State of Good Repair efforts.

Derailment Mitigation at Switches and Turnouts: Three Perspectives

A lot of derailments happen at switches and turnouts. Many are low-speed, low-energy derailments that happen in yards and sidings. But they’re still costly and disruptive. Evaluating and optimizing wheel/rail contact conditions

GDOT Announces Notice of Funding Opportunity for FY26-27

ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY2026/2027 Georgia Freight Rail Program project applications.

Turning Finders into Fixers: How Technology Is Advancing Rail

ATLANTA –– LEADERSHIP PERSPECTIVES, RAILWAY AGE APRIL 2026 ISSUE: What is Norfolk Southern’s most important technology initiative? The short answer is AI.

Michael Baker Intl Announces Executive Leadership Appointments

PITTSBURGH – Michael Baker International announced several executive leadership appointments, including Chris Peters, PE, SE as Chief Executive Officer.

Urban Engineers Taps William Brooks for SVP, Director of Strategic Operations

PHILADELPHIA – William Brooks, PE, joins Urban Engineers as Senior Vice President, Director of Strategic Operations.

PennDOT Accepting Unsolicited Proposals for Transportation Projects

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Office of Public-Private Partnerships (P3) is accepting proposals for transportation projects through April 30.

ORDC Approves Grant Assistance for Projects

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) approved two projects for grant funding and three additional projects for state funding to assist with completing applications for federal funding.

Miner Enterprises Welcomes Mike Downey and Michael List

GENEVA, Ill. –– Railcar component manufacturer Miner Enterprises, Inc. has announced that Mike Downey is joining its sales team, effective immediately, as a General Sales Manager. In addition, Michael List has joined the company as a Field Service Representative.

ICC Approves Five Year Crossing Safety Improvement Program

CHICAGO – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved the annual five year Crossing Safety Improvement Program (FY 2027-2031).

Engineers Under 40: Recognizing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today

ATLANTA – RT&S profiles 13 individuals for the annual recognition program, Engineers Under 40.

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