How close is too close? Residents not happy about future Metra track construction
If you want anything fixed, you need to fix it yourself.
Bridges/Tunnels
NRC column: NRC is the ultimate bridge builder
Rail bridges are extraordinary works of wonder.
Future Seattle light-rail project could stop neighborhood’s cultural heart
Businesses in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District describe Fifth Avenue as the chi to the neighborhood.
Little quit in them—Use of new material helps rail project with limited work closures
The San Juan Capistrano/Laguna Niguel Passing Siding Project added 1.8 miles of new passing siding railroad track between the Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Metrolink Station and Trabuco Creek in San Juan Capistrano, Calif.
Indiana town will soon know whether to go above or below grade crossings, but cost might be biggest obstacle
Officials in Elkhart County, Ind., have decided to launch a study on the construction of either an overpass or an underpass at several grade crossings.
Look: Union Pacific takes apart unique steel truss bridge in Texas
Union Pacific was hauling away a local landmark late last week in Liberty, Texas.
Bells & Whistles—A high-speed track to nowhere?
The top news stories RT&S was following this week.
RT&S May issue is now online
The May issue of RT&S features stories on the use of lightweight cellular concrete on bridges and the Lazelle Road bridge project, as well as a product overview of handheld tools.
U.S. DOT announces intention to fund first phase of San Fernando light-rail line
The U.S. DOT’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) issued a Letter of Intent (LOI) to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) announcing DOT’s intention to obligate funds for the first phase of the East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor light-rail line.
Will the FTA approve Honolulu’s shortened light-rail line?
Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi wanted Hawaii’s first light-rail project completed with the funds currently available, so they are cutting the line short.