Podcast: Norfolk Southern rebuilds a bridge in 27 days



high-speed maglev

High-speed maglev project paused for more design and engineering details

A high-speed superconducting magnetic levitation system (maglev) between Washington and Baltimore is still in the works. However, right now it is up to the engineers to hold the project up. That’s because

NRC

Contractors Massman, R.J. Corman claim project awards from NRC

Each year the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association recognizes exemplary performance among member contractors, their employees and retirees by presenting a series of awards. The NRC is pleased to announce the

Sound Transit

What? Me worry? Despite I-976 Sound Transit hauls in big money from U.S. DOT

Despite the passage of Initiative 976 in the state of Washington, Sound Transit is still taking in major funding for light rail projects. The U.S. DOT just finalized $1.4 billion worth of

Virgin Trains USA could start construction of high-speed line in Calif., Nev., in late 2020

Virgin Trains USA now believes it can start construction of a 170-mile, $4.8 billion high-speed train line from Victorville, Calif., to Las Vegas as early as third quarter 2020.

FRA does not like how the California High Speed Rail Authority is acting; U.S. DOT could pull funding

The California High Speed Rail Authority is acting like your typical teenager. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has told the group not to proceed with a plan to lay future track from

Bells & Whistles, Dec. 13, 2019

 L.A. considering P3s to help with light rail transit strategy Two trains derail in North America Florida tries to reduce accidents at RR crossings MBTA commits to safety

short line railroad

Pa. railroads receive millions in grant money for construction, upgrades

It’s only fitting that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is now putting a bow on 2019 by handing out grants to railroad companies across the state. A total of 26 rail projects

Atlanta eyes major transit expansion in coming decades

In the decades-long battle between public transportation and the private automobile in metropolitan Atlanta, the private automobile has been the clear winner. Significant road construction has occurred, and ridership on public transportation

LA Metro

Iteris, Gannett Fleming to provide analysis, design for L.A. County light rail line

Iteris Inc. and Gannett Fleming Inc. will work together to provide traffic operations analysis and traffic engineering design services for a new light rail transit system in southern California.

Bells & Whistles, Episode 19

 Top stories in video: Howard Street Tunnel Expansion Sound Transit top safety officer out CP locomotive engineer killed  Brightline track most dangerous

CSX

Funding now secured for Baltimore’s Howard Street Tunnel expansion

Stacking freight rail cars two high is now a reachable reality in Maryland, as the state and CSX have come up with enough funding to expand the Howard Street Tunnel, which leads to the Port of Baltimore.

Norfolk Southern

Norfolk Southern wants to raise bridges, lower track in north Pittsburgh, but residents are in no mood

Norfolk Southern wants to double-stack its trains as they move through Pittsburgh, but residents in the north side of the city are stacking up arguments and fighting back.

Progress Rail

Indiana Northeastern Railroad track in Ohio will receive upgrade in track condition

The condition of the Indiana Northeastern Railroad in Ohio will soon be upgraded to a Federal Railroad Administration Class 2 after the Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) gave the green light to

MBTA

MBTA moves forward with Franklin Line Double Track Project

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s (MBTA) Fiscal and Management Control Board approved a $30 million contract for second phase work and third phase preliminary design work of the Franklin Line Double Track

Watch: Video of crews replacing 123-year-old Wisconsin rail bridge in one day

Rigging & Crane and Kraemer North America replaced a 123-year-old, 95-ton bridge over the Yahara River just outside of Madison, Wis. To see the video, click here. For the latest news, go

railroad tracks

Conn. governor’s $21B transportation plan includes improvements to Metro-North Railroad

Going from 80 to 50 to 14 might be the right sequence for Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont. When Lamont first unveiled his transportation plan, he wanted to go overboard on tolling, which

Ottawa converts bus rapid transit into light rail line

Stage 1 of the Confederation Line, the first conversion of an exclusive bus rapid transit (BRT) system into a light rail transit in North America, recently made its debut in Canada’s capital

Rail bridge

Accessible fire: Fire crews extinguish flames quickly on Genesee & Wyoming rail bridge

This time of year, no matter where you are in the U.S., the ground is never saturated. Not when you are talking about rail construction supplies like wooden ties and rail.

Two months later Portland bridge still crippled following remote-controlled train derailment

A remote-controlled derailment in Portland, Ore., still has control over commuter traffic coming to and from Swan Island. Crews are still making repairs to the bridge that carries, when healthy, six lanes

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