Innovative Canopy Lift at Metrolinx Eglinton GO Takes Project to New Heights
On a Friday night in September, an empty platform at Eglinton GO Station was transformed.
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Watch: Brightline Train Testing Video Feast
Brightline has been conducting high-speed testing on its new line to Orlando for the past several weeks.
Metrolink To Kick Off Burbank Speed Improvements Project
As part of the Southern California Optimized Rail Expansion (SCORE) Program, the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink) is advancing the Burbank Junction Speed Improvement Project.
BNSF Bismark-Mandan Bridge Likely to be Torn Down
RT&S has reported often on the ongoing debate/battle between BNSF and the Friends of the Rail Bridge, a local preservation group trying to save the old BNSF bridge in the Bismark-Mandin area.
Kentucky spending to improve grade crossings
Back in 2019, RT&S reported on Kentucky funding grade crossing improvements across the state. Now, just over three years later, Kentucky’s governor has announced another round of funding for grade crossing improvement around the state.
Politicians Get to the Point-No-Point: Conrail
Conrail Shared Assets executives recently led a tour of the construction site of the Point-No-Point Bridge replacement project in Kearny, N.J. for staff members of New Jersey’s U.S. Senate delegation. The purpose
NTSB To Short Lines – Keep A Close Eye on Weather
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently issued a safety recommendation to the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association about the importance of maintaining dynamic weather alert criteria in railroad operations.
Canada: Agreement-in-Principle for Lac-Mégantic Bypass
More than nine years after the horrific derailment of a crude oil unit train at Lac-Mégantic, Quebec that claimed 47 lives and led to new regulations for railroad hazmat tank cars, the
L&T Technology Services Opens Engineering Center in Canada
L&T Technology Services has established a new facility in Toronto.
NTSB Releases Initial Report on PATCO Contractor Fatalities
On Oct. 17, RT&S reported that a PATCO train killed two workers on the Benjamin Franklin Bridge in New Jersey. The National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report on this accident.
More choppy air for Ottawa light rail
The Ottawa light rail system timeline has been hit with additional delay.
California High-Speed Rail Authority releases fall construction update
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released its autumn construction update.
Sound Transit Link to single track late at night for track maintenance
Sound Transit began single tracking between the Rainier Beach and Tukwila International Boulevard stations on Monday.
Watch: WMATA Silver Line Extension now ready to go
On Oct. 24, RT&S reported that the Silver Line Extension of Washington, D.C.’s Metro line would, according to officials, be open in time for the Thanksgiving holiday travel weekend.
MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak resigns
Steve Poftak, the General Manager of MBTA, announced his resignation from the agency this week, which he said would be effective Jan. 3, 2023.
Kansas City Southern breaks ground on second span of new international bridge
The number of trains moving between the United States and Mexico is about to double.
Final EIS released for BNSF bridge across the Missouri
The Coast Guard announced the availability of a Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed replacement of the BNSF Railway Bridge across the Missouri River between Bismarck and Mandan, N.D.
Watch: CTA moving forward on Red Line Extension project
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is proposing to extend the Red Line from the existing terminal at 95th/Dan Ryan to 130th Street, subject to the availability of funding.
HART planning to open first line of rail soon, but concerns remain over column cracks
Back in August, RT&S reported on column cracks the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) was experiencing, which were found four years ago. The rail line will be opening soon, and the cracks still remain a concern.
Amtrak begins procurement for construction of new Connecticut River bridge
Part of Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor is finally getting some attention.