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

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

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.

Watch: Bridge Approach, Ep. 1—A close-up look at the U.S. rail bridge

In this first episode of Bridge Approach, RT&S Media Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson takes a look at a rail bridge in South Elgin, Ill.

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.

Kansas, Indiana soak up CRISI money for critical rail improvements

States continue to announce the arrival of federal money for railroad track upgrades.

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.

With Pittsburgh approval, Norfolk Southern is a go for double-stacking bridge modifications

The main piece of a settlement between the city of Pittsburgh and Norfolk Southern now must be approved by the city council, and that could come as early as May 31.

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.

Short lines to benefit from round of federal grants

A bundle of Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) awards have been announced to help short line companies maintain their lines.

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.

Ottawa commission playing the numbers game during light rail investigation

One million down to 10,000 down to a number of critical answers.

How close is too close? Residents not happy about future Metra track construction

If you want anything fixed, you need to fix it yourself.

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