Alberta’s grade crossing network waving a red flag

There are plenty of flashing lights when it comes to Alberta’s railroad grade crossings.

NCTD, Coastal Commission far from being partners when it comes to Del Mar bluff work

It doesn’t look like the North County Transit District is interested in a trade. However, the agency might be the odd man out in what appears to be a two-way deal.

Amtrak advances Northeast Corridor improvements

Amtrak is making necessary infrastructure improvements between Washington D.C. and New York as part of a larger effort to improve the railroad, bring it to a state of good repair and to enhance the overall customer experience.

MTA to begin final phase of critical track replacement work in Queens next month

MTA announced that crews will begin the final phase of a multi-phase project, replacing approximately 2.4 miles of track on the J and Z lines between the 121 St and Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer stations in Queens.

Bells & Whistles—Metrolinx contractor used push box during rail construction

The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending June 3.

Watch: L.A. Metro breaks ground on new rail bridge in Santa Fe Springs to enhance safety and improve traffic flow

Metro announced that it has broken ground on a project that will finally build a bridge for freight and passenger trains over the busy intersection of Rosecrans and Marquardt avenues in Santa Fe Springs.

While parts for safety system sit in Germany, FTA’s safety probe of MBTA’s safety management continues; another accident on June 1

While investigators are on-site trying to figure out what caused a crash on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s Green Line on June 1, the company behind the installation of a new safety package was explaining why parts are thousands of miles away in Germany.

Reaching 75% design completion, Green Line’s D Branch closer to being fully accessible

MBTA’s Green Line D Branch is well on it’s way to being completely accessible.

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.

Brightline’s Tampa rail line receives a burst of funding

Florida officials announced that the central Florida region has received a grant award of up to $15,875,000 in federal funding from the U.S. DOT’s Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Grant Program.

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.

Maryland’s Purple Line project is getting ready to make more noise

The long pause is going to be followed up by a constant press of the play button.

Remote track fastener monitoring test begins in Japan

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

Ottawa committee changes design to Stage 3 LRT project to avoid townhome demo

Ottawa’s Stage 3 light rail transit project is not even out of the box yet and it is already increasing in value.

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.

Bells & Whistles—Residents want Metra, tracks to keep a safer distance

The top news stories RT&S reported on the week ending May 27.

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.

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.

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