BNSF says a second track will be built in Edmonds, Wash., but details are lacking

BNSF is now confirming it will build a second line of tracks in Edmonds, Wash., in 2023.

GO expansion progress along the Barrie Line well on its way

Metrolinx News has posted a story written by Rosie Hales, Metrolinx senior communications advisor, with files from Teresa Ko, Metrolinx senior communications advisor, about GO expansion progress.

N.Y. Gov. Hochul announces completion of all Long Island Rail Road expansion project’s eight railroad crossing eliminations

Governor Kathy Hochul last week announced the reopening of Willis Avenue in downtown Mineola, unveiling a roadway that passes underneath two new railroad bridges.

Texas Central CEO is not optimistic construction will start in six months

During a recent interview the CEO of the Texas Central high-speed rail project did not shed much light on progress. Instead, there appears to be some fog developing.

MTA Metro-North Railroad announces post-Ida service restorations on Harlem and New Haven Lines for Sept. 3

Following up on yesterday’s story about heavy rain and flooding in the northeast and New York City, MTA has announced some service restorations on Metro-North.

High-Speed Rail celebrates 6,000 construction jobs while helping train for the future

In celebration of Labor Day, the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) today announced it has crossed another milestone with 6,000 construction jobs created to date across 119 miles of active construction in the Central Valley.

Sagging rail bridge in N.Y. leads to a call to ‘blitz’ all spans in the state

Officials in Dutchess County, N.Y., are wondering about the safety of a CSX rail bridge, and one is insisting the state do immediate inspections on all rail spans.

Skanska will build new road grade separation in Industry, Calif., for $96 million

Skanska has signed a contract with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments to serve as the contractor for the Fullerton Road Grade Separation Project in City of Industry, Southern California.

MTA prepares rail infrastructure for heavy rainfall

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has issued an update on preparations for heavy rainfall expected throughout the region.

Researchers creating early flood warning system along Hudson Bay Railway

The Hudson Bay Railway provides a critical lifeline to Northern Manitoba, one that is severely impacted by global warming.

RTA names new Executive Director

The Railway Tie Association (RTA) Executive Committee has named Nathan (Nate) Irby, Ph.D., as the association’s next Executive Director.

Caltrans releases latest draft plan for rail improvements; high-speed rail is a high priority

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has released its latest draft plan for highway and rail improvements that will more safely, efficiently, and sustainably move people and goods between different regions in the state.

Land critical for high-speed maglev route in Baltimore-Washington area just became unavailable

The Baltimore-Washington Rapid Rail’s attempt to condemn land in Baltimore’s Westport neighborhood has officially been struck down.

Hurricane Ida threatens critical rail infrastructure in Louisiana, Mississippi

Hurricane Ida is stretching a shipping industry that is already paper-thin.

MBTA completes E Branch construction

MBTA has completed a marathon work effort on the Green Line E Branch.

Bells & Whistles—Sound Transit spends more to help get out of debt

Holding infrastructure bill hostage in the House sends ‘a terrible message’ Sound Transit reacts to financial gap by making it a little wider As change orders continue, Met Council has no more

NJ Transit awards first contract for the Meadowlands “innovation challenge” project

The NJ Transit Board of Directors this week approved a contract with HNTB Corporation of New York for the concept phase of the “Innovation Challenge” Meadowlands Transitway Project.

Sound Transit reacts to financial gap by making it a little wider

Sound Transit believes you have to spend money to save money.

As change orders continue, Met Council has no more money available for Southwest project

More details are emerging of the change orders on the Southwest LRT project in Minnesota.

Watch: Drone footage shows how floodwaters broke through track bed in Tenn.

A line of railroad tracks might have served as a floodgate in the town of Waverly, Tenn.

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