RT&S August Digital Edition Now On-Line

ATLANTA – The August Digital edition of Railway Track & Structures is now on-line.

Railway Track & Structures Names Editorial Board

ATLANTA – Railway Track & Structures is pleased to announce the appointment of an Editorial Board comprised of industry experts. While I, as Editor-in-Chief and Jennifer McLawhorn, as Managing Editor, will be responsible for the content and production of RT&S our Editorial Board will provide guidance and support to make RT&S more useful to our readers and the railroad industry.

California Line to Possibly Relocate After Landslides

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. – Track relocation is a possibility after historic rainfall, eroding bluffs, and landslides have posed a danger to the existing line.

NRHS, Railway Age, RT&S Partner on Historic Preservation Award: Deadline Extended

The National Railway Historical Society recently entered into a new partnership with Railway Age and Railway Track & Structures to present the “Outstanding Railroad Historic Preservation Award,” designed to recognize a railroad for its efforts in

Work on SEPTA Lines Causes Rail Service Adjustments

PHILADELPHIA – SEPTA announced its final phase of SCIP to start this month with an expected completion date of August 26th, and train service will be impacted.

Metrolinx Gives Construction Update on Hazel McCallion Line

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – Metrolinx gives an update on its Hazel McCallion line including the installation of the push box.

Southwest Light Rail Project Plagued by Delays and Over-Spending

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Southwest Light Rail has seen delays and over-spending, partly due to the lack of oversight from the Metropolitan Council with its contractors.

CTA Starts Forest Park Ranch Rebuild Next Month

CHICAGO – The Chicago Transit Authority announced their plans to start the first phase of the Forest Park Ranch Rebuild on its Blue Line.

Barrier Wall Construction Starts in San Clemente

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. – Crews have started work on a barrier wall along San Clemente line that experienced a landslide earlier this year.

MARTA Selects Engineering Firm for its Streetcar East Extension Final Design

ATLANTA – MARTA announced its selection of an architecture and engineering firm for its final design of the Streetcar East Extension.

BNSF Begins Construction on New Railway Bridge

BISMARCK, N.D. – BNSF will remove a 140 year old railway bridge and replace it with a new railway bridge that will last another one hundred years.

Temporary Wall to be Built Along Track in San Clemente

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. – A temporary wall is slated to be built to protect the track from another landslide in San Clemente.

Baltimore Re-Launches its Previous Red Line Project

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Governor Wes Moore announces the re-vamp and re-launch of the city’s Red Line project which was previously cut in 2015.

HART Delivers First Segment of Rail System to City of Honolulu

HONOLULU – HART finishes construction and delivers first segment of its rail project to the city of Honolulu.

Freight Service to Resume Along San Clemente Line After Landslide

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. – Freight service is allowed to resume service after a landslide took place in California.

$1.16M Land Purchase to be Developed into Industrial Rail Park

WILLMAR, Minn. – The city of Willmar approved a purchase for land to be developed into an industrial rail park.

Loram

Loram Expands Facilities in Texas

GEORGETOWN, Texas – Loram plans an expansion of its Georgetown facilities.

Indian Railways to Use Double Locking Arrangement on Signaling Equipment After Collision

ODISHA, India – Indian Railways to secure the structure that covers the lever frame and signaling equipment with double locks.

West Virginia Receives $576,000 to Study Grade Crossings

CHARLESTON, W. Va. – Senator Joe Manchin has announced that the DOT’s Railroad Crossing Elimination Program has given $576,000 to study grade crossings as part of rail safety.

TiEnergy Marks 20 Years

TiEnergy has marked its 20th year as a family-owned railroad tie removal and recycling company. Based in Hampshire, Ill., TiEnergy, a division of Midwest Companies, works with Class I, II and III

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