Watch: First NTSB report on Amtrak collision with dump truck in June

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its first report on the collision between Amtrak’s Southwest Chief and a dump truck in rural Missouri.

Union Pacific maintenance vehicle struck by Amtrak train

Service on Amtrak’s Capitol Corridor was shut down for nine hours Friday after a Union Pacific front-load tractor was struck by a Capitol Corridor train.

Bells & Whistles—Crumbling rail bridge feeds crumbling relationship

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

MBTA makes prompt response to FTA safety concerns

On July 14, the MBTA reported on its progress to address ongoing safety concerns raised during a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Safety Management Inspection (SMI) last month.

2022 RT&S Women in Railroad Engineering list is revealed

Lunchtime has forever been the moment of reveal, but the pull does not always have to follow tradition.

July issue of RT&S now online

The July issue of RT&S features the magazine’s annual Women in Railroad Engineering list along with product features covering the fasteners and special trackwork markets.

Artificial intelligence, LiDAR will help form proactive track maintenance system for MTA

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority will soon decide on which technology it will turn to in regard to its Signaling Challenge Initiative.

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

The top news stories of the week ending July 8.

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.

Rail Ties from Koppers

Koppers presents annual Zero Harm President’s Award to Muncy, Pa., facility

Koppers recently presented the annual Zero Harm President’s Award to its Muncy facility in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, in recognition of its best-in-company performance as measured in safety, environmental responsibility, and innovation.

Illinois Commerce Commission commits $3 million for highway-rail crossing safety improvements

The Illinois Commerce Commission has made a major investment in the improvement of 11 grade crossings in the state.

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.

U.S. DOT announces over $573 million in funding for new grade crossing elimination program

The U.S. Department of Transportation issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) announcing more than $573 million in available grant funding this year alone for the Railroad Crossing Elimination Program.

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.

MBTA announces Green and Orange Line service disruption due to structural concerns

With the safety of riders and employees as its top priority, the MBTA is making immediate changes to Orange and Green Line service as a result of the private construction project at the Government Center Garage.

BART derailment blamed on heat

A BART train derailed Tuesday afternoon, June 21 at about 5:30 p.m.

SOGR backlog

Amtrak launches procurement phase for B&P Tunnel Replacement Program

Amtrak is working toward replacement of B&P Tunnel in Baltimore.

June editorial: A high-voltage jolt to the system

The rapid-fire vibration through my thumbnail triggered my panic reflex. I knew within seconds I had to abort.

Two coal train derailments this weekend—one on UP, the other on CN

Two separate and unrelated coal train derailments occurred this weekend.

railroad track

New technology informs trains about earthquake tremors before they can do damage

California’s Metrolink will use a technology to help notify train operators of earthquake tremors before any serious damage occurs on rail lines.

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