Update: KC Streetcar Track Failure and Repairs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – After a driver noticed a rail out of place on July 4th, Streetcar Authority announces a two-to-three-week repair of bridge and rails.
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Iowa Town Working With Railway Company to Remove Track
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – After a denied federal grant application, the city of Cedar Falls and Iowa Northern Railway Company are partnering to remove seldom-used track that runs through the town.
Davenport Diamond Guideway Project Continues for Metrolinx’s Barrie Line
TORONTO – Metrolinx’s Davenport Diamond Guideway project continues after the initial demolition of the Bloor Street West bridge in May.
Investigation into KC Streetcar Track Failure; Repairs Ongoing
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – After a KC Streetcar track failure earlier this week, crews begin making repairs on portion of track between Main Street Bridge over I-670.
Rail and Track Infrastructure Replacements Cause PATCO Schedule Adjustments
CAMDEN, N.J. – PATCO will replace rail and track infrastructure between Ferry Avenue and Broadway stations over eight weeks this summer.
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.
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.