Portion of Alameda Corridor-East Project involves road depression, rail elevation
When you are on the fairway on a golf course life is supposed to be easier. On Fairway Drive just north of Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Valley, it’s difficult …
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Weekly rail traffic – the beat goes on
The drumbeat of declining weekly rail traffic goes on. The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending August 10, 2019. For this week, total U.S.
Canadian Pacific puts Amtrak expansion on hold in Wisconsin, Illinois
Leave it to the state of Illinois to mess up something Wisconsin wants to accomplish.
Norfolk Southern bridge will no longer be choke point in Blanchard River
Now that the widening of the riverbank along the Blanchard River in Findlay, Ohio, is complete, it’s time to add some height to the focus.
Groundbreaking bulk transfer facility debuts for Genesee & Wyoming
Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. has announced the opening of a Choice Terminal bulk transfer facility on its Georgia Southwestern Railroad, Inc. (GSWR) subsidiary in Bainbridge.
Illinois governor signs bill requiring two-person train crews
KFVS-TV, the CBS affiliate in Cape Girardeau, Missouri is reporting that legislation requiring two-man crews for freight trains operating in Illinois has been signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker. The legislation
US Representatives Defazio and Malinowski want answers on LNG transport by rail tank car
TransportationToday reported yesterday that Representative Peter DeFazio (D-OR), along with Rep. Tom Malinowski (D-NJ) has contacted the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to inquire about permits for the transportation of liquefied
Grafton & Upton Railroad faces resistance for expansion in Mass.
Grafton & Upton Railroad could use the space, but not everyone in Hopedale is willing to budge.
UPDATED: Two freight train accidents during early hours of Aug. 12
Part of a BNSF freight train was knocked off the tracks north of Madras, Ore., early Monday morning. No injuries were reported and crews are at the scene assessing the damage. A
BLET and SEPTA agree on new contract
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) has ratified a new contract with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) that covers health care benefits, pay, and work rules for the next
Bells & Whistles—Episode 4
Episode 4 of Bells & Whistles features the top news stories in the railroad industry for the week ending Aug. 9.
Fire reported on CSX rail bridge in Maryland
Firefighters in Havre De Grace, Md., are currently working to put out a fire on a CSX railroad bridge that crosses the Susquehanna River. pic.twitter.com/dIFXXclyDb — Susquehanna Hose Co. (@SusquehannaHose) August 9,
Ecusta Trail finally receives grant money for greenway that will replace abandoned track
The North Carolina Department of Transportation has approved a $6.4 million grant for the purchase of the TR Line. The rail line has not seen any action since the Ecusta cigarette paper
Proposed rail terminal in Wisconsin faces opposition from locals
A Canadian National subsidiary is eyeing a piece of property in Wisconsin in the hopes of building a massive rail terminal for automobiles. The town of New Richmond, however, has some concerns.
CN, CSX link together to better serve northeast U.S., Canada
Canadian Northern (CN) and CSX will join together and serve more of the northeast starting Oct. 7. The two Class 1s announced a new intermodal service offering between CN’s greater Montreal &
Trucking rates putting more pressure on railroad industry
Intermodal is still less expensive than on-road trucking, but the savings have been less over the last five years.
Falsework for Sound Transit bridge ready to be removed
Crews working on the Sound Transit project are getting ready to work on the rail portion of a light-rail bridge that crosses over I-405 in Bellevue, Wash. Lanes and ramps on I-405
NJ Transit withholds PTC costs from public view due to “trade secret”
Bloomberg is reporting that New Jersey Transit is withholding the cost of recent expenditures for its Positive Train Control (PTC) project from public view.
Canadian Pacific announces organizational changes
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited has announced several organizational and leadership changes.
Metrolink announces three executive appointments
Yesterday, Metrolink Chief Executive Officer Stephanie Wiggins announced three chief-level appointments to the agency’s leadership team.