Canadian Minister of Transport announces new measures to improve track conditions

The Government of Canada is continuing to move ahead with concrete actions which improve railway track safety to better protect those living and working near Canada’s rail corridors.

Sound Transit Link riders to see reduction in rail frequency until early 2023 – payoff is improved rail service

Sound Transit Link riders are in for some choppy air over the next few months.

Remote track fastener monitoring test begins in Japan

Kawasaki Track Technologies announced testing of remote track fastener monitoring technology in Japan.

MBTA board approves capital investment plan for fiscal years 2023-2027

The MTBA board has approved a new capital investment plan.

Verona System construction for the Hazel McCallion LRT is a first on Canadian soil

Metrolinx is using a new construction method for the Hazel McCallion LRT.

Connecticut announces arrival of electric trains on Shore Line East

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced that effective Tuesday, May 24, 2022, electric trains will begin running on Shore Line East (SLE).

Watch: Improvements in MBTA Orange Line rail yard to be completed a year ahead of schedule

Substitution of bus service for Orange Line light-rail service will enable rail yard to be completed ahead of schedule.

St. Louis Regional Freightway’s 2023 priority projects list totals $3.8 billion

The St. Louis Regional Freightway’s 2023 Priority Projects List includes 25 projects representing a total investment of more than $3.8 billion, up from $2.75 billion last year.

ACEC honors Mid-Coast Trolley Blue Line, International Gateway Bridge projects

Two WSP USA projects won national Grand Awards from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) in the organization’s 2022 Engineering Excellence Awards competition.

REMSA and NRC member Willamette Valley Company hosts U.S. Rep. Letlow on tour of manufacturing facility

On May 23, REMSA and NRC member company Willamette Valley Company hosted Representative Julia Letlow (R-La. 5th District) for a tour of its facility in Pineville, La., which manufactures and repairs track components for the railway industry.

Jacksonville Harbor Deepening Project complete through JAXPORT’s Blount Island Marine Terminal

[This week,] federal, state, and local leaders joined JAXPORT and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District to celebrate the completion of the Jacksonville Harbor Deepening Project through JAXPORT’s Blount Island Marine Terminal.

California High-Speed Rail Authority pursues first major award of new federal infrastructure funds

The California High-Speed Rail Authority has submitted two applications totaling nearly $1.3 billion in federal grant funding for the nation’s first high-speed rail project.

NTSB releases report on Sacramento Regional Transit District light-rail vehicles – Updated with SacRT’s response to NTSB Report

The National Transportation Safety Board released its report on the August 22, 2019 collision between Sacramento Regional Transit District light-rail vehicles in Sacramento.

Watch: MBTA’s Codman Yard Expansion project advances, construction by late 2022

MBTA is upgrading Codman Yard.

Caltrain completes mid-county signal construction, returns to regular schedule May 23

On Monday, May 23, Caltrain will return to its regular schedule with 104 trains per day.

MBTA launches Small Business Enterprise Program

The MBTA has officially launched its Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program for construction, an effort to promote, create, and sustain capital programs construction business opportunities at the MBTA for small businesses as well as stimulate the Massachusetts economy by providing sustained revenue opportunities to local small businesses.

SEPTA releases options for future of regional rail

SEPTA released three potential options for a long-term vision for Regional Rail.

Management shake-up at WMATA

After years of safety and technical difficulties, with the most recent story of 72 train operators removed from service because of their certification lapse last year, Metro Board Chair Paul Smedberg, on behalf of the Board of Directors, released a statement on management changes at the agency.

NTSB releases final report on KCS conductor fatality

The National Transportation Safety Board has released its final report on the death of a KCS conductor on December 23, 2020.

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.

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