August issue of RT&S is now online
The August issue of RT&S contains a construction update on high-speed rail in the U.S.
Ballast, Ties, Rail
Rocks fall from railroad bridge in Austin, Texas; UP responds immediately
When he got up on the morning of Aug. 8, David Starr had no thoughts of being an emergency flagger.
Bells & Whistles—More cracks, more problems for HART
The top news stories of the week.
August editorial—Is it dead, or is it alive? High-speed rail progress in the U.S.
My son came off looking like an unlucky racoon sprawled across the pavement.
Hurontario LRT update – Work progresses near Port Credit GO
Crews for the Hurontario LRT project are working to connect a creek near Port Credit GO Station.
High temperatures have SEPTA continuously monitoring rail, power lines
The heat wave that is smacking the Philadelphia area has SEPTA making repeated inspections on its track.
Crews set to connect key Sound Transit light rail extension
In order for construction crews to connect the existing Tacoma Link line to the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension, the T Line will be shut down Aug. 1 to Sept. 16 at the intersection of 9th Avenue and Commerce Street.
Third track construction ready to begin in Chicago suburb
Geneva, Ill., has been waiting for a third rail to be constructed for quite some time, and officials said the project should begin next month.
Watch: Summer construction update on high-speed rail project in Calif.
The California High-Speed Rail Authority Summer 2022 Construction Update highlights continued progress being made on the nation’s first high-speed rail project.
Crews dig in for guideway construction on Hurontario LRT project
Guideway construction for the Hurontario LRT project along Hurontario Street is in the works.
Will Union Pacific finally expand a railroad line in Mesa area? Signs point to yes
Union Pacific is making land claims out west, and it is leading people to believe the Class 1 is preparing for a line expansion.
Canada invests in four projects to increase rail efficiency in Regina and southern Saskatchewan
Canada’s supply chain is still feeling the impacts of the pandemic and the Government of Canada is committed to addressing this by strengthening Canada’s supply chains and trade corridors, which will grow the economy and mitigate global inflation.
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.
Bells & Whistles—Largest rail project in last 30 years clears final regulatory hurdle
The top news stories of the week ending July 8.
First major rail project in 30 years clears final regulatory hurdle
The wheels of the Uinta Basin Railway project, which will be built to help haul oil, are being greased.
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.
Houston, Harris County to sue Union Pacific over contaminated site
The city of Houston and Harris County, Texas, are planning on suing Union Pacific over a site that they are calling “contaminated” in the city’s Fifth Ward.
N.Y., N.J. are in step with each other regarding Gateway Project
A baby step is better than a crawl.
MBTA crews finish Green Line B Branch work, shift to C Branch
As part of the MBTA’s Capital Programs, the Capital Transformation team has completed the 12-day closure on the Green Line B Branch, accomplishing infrastructure work that will improve safety and reliability on the line.
Canadian National to invest more than $110 million in rail network in Minn., Miss.
Canadian National continues to announce rail maintenance plans for its network.