Metro-North trains back up to full speed over culvert impacted by Ida

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced that crews have completed permanent repairs of a 110-year-old culvert in Dobbs Ferry and the track structure on it that was washed out by heavy rain and high winds from Tropical Storm Ida.

RT&S selects 2022 10 under 40 list

The Railway Track & Structures 10 under 40 list honors some of the most talented and bright people in the railroad Maintenance-of-Way industry.

Full road and sidewalk closures will accompany Bloor bridge reconstruction

Metrolinx will be closing the road and sidewalks on Bloor Street West in Toronto while crews install bridge girders on the west half of the Bloor bridge. Find out why the work is important – and even learn a thing or two about girders.

March editorial: Watch for childish behavior

My youngest stepped on pavement the same way he stepped on grass.

Enhanced Service Zones in Seattle area would target areas for light-rail expansion, project acceleration

If residents in the Seattle area want light-rail projects to be executed a little quicker they may have to be faster on the draw with their pocketbook.

Bells & Whistles—Stop the madness in March; Minn. light-rail project under audit

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

Montreal’s mega light-rail project now sits in purgatory after design revisions released

Despite new designs released for the second phase of the $10 billion REM de L’Est light-rail project in Montreal, a new delay could mean a late start in terms of construction.

CTA holds meeting on Red Line Extension Project, with focus on future contracted work

As part of its commitment to extend contracting opportunities to the communities it serves, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) hosted a virtual meeting for local small businesses and disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs).

A new look at Toronto’s Metrolinx Finch West LRT route from underground to street level

Excavation is almost done for the brand-new Finch West light rail transit (LRT) station at Keele Street and Finch Avenue West in Toronto’s northwest end.

2022 RT&S Top Projects nominations now open

You can now nominate your project for consideration of this year’s RT&S Top Projects list.

Rail Group On Air: Both sides of the fence

RT&S Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson digs deeper into a rail fence controversy in Del Mar, Calif.

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BNSF toughens its stance on rail bridge ownership

Regarding the Bismarck-Mandan Rail Bridge, BNSF is no longer playing around.

MBTA: Lechmere Viaduct now substantially complete

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced the substantial completion of the $87.4 million Lechmere Viaduct Rehabilitation Project.

Southwest light-rail project to be placed under state auditor watch

The Southwest light-rail project in Minneapolis has caught the eyes of many the last few months.

Railroad industry introduces “MxV Rail”

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) hosted this week its Annual Research Review for more than 325 railroad professionals from around the world to learn about progress made under the industry-sponsored Strategic Research Initiatives (SRI) program.

Watch: CHSRA releases high-speed rail construction update

The California High-Speed Rail Authority’s Spring 2022 Construction Update highlights the progress being made on the nation’s first high-speed rail project.

Watch: Crews prepare to tackle complex drawbridge project on Brightline’s Orlando route

Brightline will complete a critical piece of its $2.7 billion Orlando expansion project with the installation of a new railroad drawbridge over the Loxahatchee River in Jupiter, Fla.

Freight rail lines in Minnesota in need of investment, bill’s supporters say

Investing in freight rail returns value to the state, argue supporters of a Minn. bill to provide an additional $20 million for smaller rail lines.

Right down the middle—study says Silver Line should change course

Cutting right through the heart of uptown is a lot better than a bypass.

Watch: Sound Transit Link light rail begins four weeks of rail grinding maintenance

Starting Thursday, March 10, four weeks of rail grinding maintenance work will begin on Link light rail tracks. 

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