RTD Will Make Repairs During 20-Day Closure
DENVER, Colo. – RTD announces a repair of part of its L Line from July 10th to July 30th.
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L.B. Foster Sells CXT Subsidiary to Nortrak
SPOKANE, Wash. – L.B. Foster Company (L.B. Foster) announced July 5 that its CXT Incorporated (CXT) subsidiary has completed the sale of substantially all the operating assets of its prestressed concrete railroad tie business located in Spokane, Wash., to voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, LLC (Nortrak).
ICC Approves Ten Projects Across the State
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Commerce Commission approved ten projects across the state to help with safety upgrades, crossing improvements, and rail safety improvements.
ASLRRA Responds to FRA on Disposal of CTRTs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association responded to the FRA in a docket over the disposal of creosote-treated railroad ties and its efforts to keep them out of landfills.
Metrolinx Gives Construction Update on Hazel McCallion Line
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – Metrolinx gives an update on its Hazel McCallion line including the installation of the push box.
Third Rail Issue Causes Fire at MBTA’s Tufts Medical Center
BOSTON – A third rail issue caused a fire at Tufts Medical Center station on MBTA’s Orange Line.
CTA Starts Forest Park Ranch Rebuild Next Month
CHICAGO – The Chicago Transit Authority announced their plans to start the first phase of the Forest Park Ranch Rebuild on its Blue Line.
R.J. Corman Railroad Company/Pennsylvania Line Soliciting Sealed Bids
CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. – R.J. Corman Railroad Company/Pennsylvania Line has sent out a notice for soliciting sealed bids for rail, cross tie, and switch tie replacements as well as grade crossing refurbishments.
BNSF Schedules Operation Change for Next Weekend’s Rail Tie Replacement
WESTMONT, Ill. – Metra announced in a news release that BNSF will operate on a Sunday schedule next weekend in order to replace rail ties along the platform at Westmont.
MBTA Hosts Open House This Week to Discuss B Branch Closure and Upgrades
BOSTON – MBTA will host an open house this week regarding a 12-day closure of its B Branch to allow for track work in July.
WMATA Reopens Two Stations and Continues Work on Orange Line
WASHINGTON – Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority will reopen two stations on its Orange and Silver Lines while its Orange Line enters a second phase of construction.
Metrolinx Selects BCP for Bowmanville Extension
Metrolinx has selected Bowmanville Construction Partners (BCP), a joint venture of Ledcor CMI Ltd. and Dragados Canada Inc., as construction manager for the Bowmanville Extension project, which will extend the GO Transit
Tracks May be Lowered in Carlsbad
CARLSBAD, Calif. – The Carlsbad City Council is going to contribute $5.2 million toward a project to trench and double-track the railroad through Carlsbad Village.
Metra Said Tie Work Will Delay Midday Trains
CHICAGO – Metra announced this week that Union Pacific tie work will delay some trains by 30 minutes.
Understanding the Role of Human Factors in Railway Inspection
VANCOUVER, Canada –Presenting experts at Wheel/Rail Interaction 2022 made it clear that there’s more to inspection than meets the eye. Education and training can help reduce errors and improve inspection efficiency.
South Carolina Lawmakers Fund Rail Line to Volvo Plant
RIDGEVILLE, S.C. – After years of delays, the South Carolina legislature has approved funding for a Palmetto Railways extension to a Volvo plant in Ridgeville.
OCTA Board Declares Rail Emergency to Take Necessary Actions to Protect and Reopen Track through San Clemente
ORANGE, Calif. – The geologic problems along the rail line at San Clemente seem to be getting worse. OCTA has now declared a Rail Emergency.
HDR Fronts FrontRunner Double-Tracking
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has selected a team led by HDR and including WSP USA to provide program management services for its $966.2 million FrontRunner Strategic Double Track Project, which
MDOT: $19MM in 2023 M-REP Grants
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has awarded the first round of funding in its 2023 Michigan Rail Enhancement Grant Program (M-REP). Twelve projects were selected to receive $19 million for “strategic
Caltrain Board of Directors Approves FY24 and FY25 Operating, Capital Budgets
SAN CARLOS, Calif. – Caltrain’s Board of Directors on June 2 approved its Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) and Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) operating and capital budgets at the rail agency’s monthly board meeting.