Watch: High-Speed Rail reaches construction milestone in Kern County, Calif.

The California High-Speed Rail Authority has reached another construction milestone.

Bells & Whistles—Largest rail project in last 30 years clears final regulatory hurdle

The top news stories of the week ending July 8.

First major rail project in 30 years clears final regulatory hurdle

The wheels of the Uinta Basin Railway project, which will be built to help haul oil, are being greased.

Canada takes steps to prevent punishment from extreme weather, fire events on the rails

Transport Canada is taking action to further improve the safety and security of Canada’s rail system, especially in light of the impacts of climate change and severe weather on railway operations.

Houston, Harris County to sue Union Pacific over contaminated site

The city of Houston and Harris County, Texas, are planning on suing Union Pacific over a site that they are calling “contaminated” in the city’s Fifth Ward.

Gateway projects

N.Y., N.J. are in step with each other regarding Gateway Project

A baby step is better than a crawl.

MBTA crews finish Green Line B Branch work, shift to C Branch

As part of the MBTA’s Capital Programs, the Capital Transformation team has completed the 12-day closure on the Green Line B Branch, accomplishing infrastructure work that will improve safety and reliability on the line.

Relocation project for Del Mar tracks receives first major dose of funding

The tracks running along the Del Mar bluffs in California are one step closer from being several steps away from the eroding coastline.

Bells & Whistles—Is high-speed rail back on in Texas after critical court victory?

The top news stories RT&S was covering the week ending July 1.

Red Line Ashmont Branch and Mattapan Line improvement work to take place July 16

The news wire has been filled with reports about transit systems substituting bus service for rail service so that repair, replacement, and upgrades can be completed on rail transit lines. The MBTA has announced another project where buses will replace trains while work is being done.

High-speed rail in Calif. will finally receive $4.2B, but future funding is murky

It’s always good to have someone of authority holding the money bag.

Two cities still have sticking points about Blue Line extension

In an attempt to ease the tension of the proposed Blue Line extension light rail route approved by the Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County (Minn.) Board, stakeholders went on a bus tour on June 29.

Watch: Georgia train derailment could take a while to clean up

Crews were cleaning up the site of a CSX derailment in Ware County, Ga., on June 30, and according to the Class 1 company the effort could take a while.

Rail Group On Air: 2022 RT&S Top Projects, Part 1

RT&S takes a closer look at the Mid-Coast Corridor Projects in San Diego, Calif. The endeavor was on this year’s RT&S Top Projects list.

Canadian National

Canadian National to invest more than $110 million in rail network in Minn., Miss.

Canadian National continues to announce rail maintenance plans for its network.

SEPTA board approves fiscal year 2023 operating & capital budgets

SEPTA’s board has approved operating and capital budget proposals for fiscal year 2023, advancing plans to fund everyday operations and major improvement projects.

MARTA set on bus service for neighborhood, but others still pushing for light rail

Not many are getting on the bus idea for the Campbellton Road corridor in Atlanta.

Farmers asked railroad to take care of brush and other items before fatal Amtrak accident in Mo.

Taking care of overgrown vegetation might have helped the driver of a dump truck safely cross railroad tracks in Chariton County, Mo.

Silver Line Project Washington, DC Metro

Silver Line Extension transferred to Metro’s control

Metro took control of the Silver Line Extension last week.

Texas Central scores a win in court

The beleaguered Texas Central Railroad won a victory in the Texas Supreme Court, the first positive development since the railroad’s former CEO, Carlos Aguilar, resigned earlier this month.

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