Look: Union Pacific takes apart unique steel truss bridge in Texas

Union Pacific was hauling away a local landmark late last week in Liberty, Texas.

Bells & Whistles—A high-speed track to nowhere?

The top news stories RT&S was following this week.

12 miles of track, 35 bridges receive much needed funding in N.C.

The North Carolina Ports Authority and 13 short line railroads will be improving their rail infrastructure thanks to approximately $10.9 million in matching grant funds being awarded as part of the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Freight Rail and Rail Crossing Safety Improvement program (FRRCSI).


FRA announces new Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Program for intercity passenger rail service

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has established the new Corridor Identification and Development (ID) Program.

Amtrak leverages weekend service outages to make critical repairs in North River Tunnel

Amtrak personnel recently spent a series of consecutive weekends in March remediating damage to the benchwall system in the South Tube of the North River Tunnel.

Light-rail project has turned Phoenix into a construction maze, but work progressing nicely

With light-rail construction happening throughout the city of Phoenix, drivers are complaining about confusing markings and barriers.

Police worried about poorly marked grade crossings now that rail line is back in action

After 20 years off the grid, the Aransas Pass railroad is back in business in Texas.

May editorial: Transpo officials should not be quick to reject Grand Slam idea

Mr. Williams finally picked me for his team.

Key sections of track now installed on Finch West light-rail project

Metrolinx has announced that key sections of track have now been installed for the Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) project in Toronto.

RT&S May issue is now online

The May issue of RT&S features stories on the use of lightweight cellular concrete on bridges and the Lazelle Road bridge project, as well as a product overview of handheld tools.

U.S. DOT announces intention to fund first phase of San Fernando light-rail line

The U.S. DOT’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) issued a Letter of Intent (LOI) to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) announcing DOT’s intention to obligate funds for the first phase of the East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor light-rail line.

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Will the FTA approve Honolulu’s shortened light-rail line?

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi wanted Hawaii’s first light-rail project completed with the funds currently available, so they are cutting the line short.

Calif. state lawmakers are not releasing $4.2 billion in high-speed rail money

Democratic lawmakers in California are refusing to pass over $4 billion to fund the state’s high-speed rail project that would connect San Francisco to Los Angeles.

Next leader of Sound Transit has daunting task right out of the gate

The Sound Transit board will use a closed-door executive session on May 9 to discuss candidates to replace outgoing CEO Peter Rogoff.

Bells & Whistles—Metro Council ignored warning about light-rail project

The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending May 6.

Condo residents warned of problems years before Southwest light-rail project broke ground

Those who live in a condo complex that shut down the Southwest light-rail project for months are now saying they warned about potential problems before work began.

Last chance to submit for 2022 RT&S Top Projects

The deadline to submit your project for consideration for the 2022 RT&S Top Projects list is May 7.

VTA votes on ‘foundational backbone’ of BART extension project

At the VTA Board of Directors meeting on May 5 the VTA Board will vote on a contract for the initial stage of the tunnel and trackwork, known as Contract Package 2 (CP2) for VTA’s BART Silicon Valley Phase II Extension (BSVII) Project.

Move by Texas governor has Mexico taking billion-dollar rail project elsewhere

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s crackdown on border crossing inspections has Mexico drawing a line in the sand. Make that a line in New Mexico.

MBTA makes major upgrades at Orange Line Wellington Yard and Maintenance Facility

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is working on significant upgrades to their Wellington Yard and Maintenance Facility, located in Medford, Mass.

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