Bells & Whistles—Del Mar candidate said tunnel options would be devastating to community
The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending Oct. 14.
Track Structure
Del Mar candidate: Options to move track would present ‘devastating tunnels’
It was no surprise that track relocation was a hot-button topic during a recent forum of those running for Del Mar (Calif.) City Council.
Innovative construction techniques to reduce disruptions on Hazel McCallion project
Metrolinx is delivering the Hazel McCallion Line which will help keep people moving through Mississauga and Brampton.
First leg of record-setting bridge funding is announced
The U.S. DOT’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced the first round of grants from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s competitive Bridge Investment Program.
Vancouver’s Broadway Subway Project welcomes Elsie and Phyllis
Elsie and Phyllis, two huge tunnel boring machines named after distinguished ladies in British Columbia history, are set to work on the metropolitan Vancouver Broadway Subway Project. Elsie has already started tunneling, and Phyllis is expected to begin in early 2023.
Koppers lands five-year deal with another Class 1 for crosstie removal
Koppers Recovery Resources LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Koppers Holdings Inc. and an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds, announced it has entered into a new five-year, $50 million agreement with a Class 1 railroad customer to collect and manage end-of-life railroad crossties and other materials.
Bells & Whistles—Hurricane Ian destroys short-liner; HART has more red flags
The top news stories of the week ending Oct. 7.
HART Executive Director wants to move on from frog issue, but red flags are still flapping
Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) Executive Director Lori Kahikina said problems surrounding frogs on the light rail system are a dead issue.
Vancouver mayoral hopeful believes light rail system is better than subway for city
A Vancouver candidate for mayor wants to drop plans for a subway in favor of a much broader light-rail line network.
BNSF completes double track installation on Emporia Subdivision
BNSF recently announced that its engineering team and other partners have successfully completed the new second main line track, now in service, across the Emporia Subdivision, which runs from Kansas City to Wellington, Kansas. This is part of the railroad’s multi-year work on its Southern Transcon.
October editorial: It’s all money and rainbows
They are harvesting rainbows, aren’t they?
Brightline to begin track speed testing on Orlando line later this month
After many months of laying track and building grade crossings, Brightline will begin testing trains running up to 110 m.p.h. on sections of the newly constructed line.
BNSF to build new rail complex in Barstow
The Santa Fe Railway’s historic Barstow Yard in southern California has long been a vital part of the rail network in the southwestern U.S. Now, a new BNSF facility will be even larger – much larger.
TIFIA 49 increases loan borrowing power significantly for light rail, other projects
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced that the U.S. DOT’s Build America Bureau will offer low-cost and flexible financing for transit and Transit-oriented Development (TOD) projects at the maximum level authorized under law.
Hurricane Ian shuts down short line railroad; service may not restart until 2023
It may not be until next year when the Seminole Gulf Railway sees carloads moving again on track.
The October issue of RT&S is now online
The October issue of RT&S features stories on the L.A. Purple Line Extension project and how canines are used to clear sensitive areas surrounding rail projects.
LIRR Third Track project finishes $100 million under budget
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrated completion of the Long Island Rail Road’s historic Third Track project on time and under budget on Oct. 3.
HDR will do final track design, engineering services on CREATE project
The CREATE partners are pleased to announce Union Pacific has selected HDR to provide final track design and engineering services for the Union Pacific-led portion of the 80th Street Junction Replacements (EW2) project, a major component of CREATE’s 75th Street Corridor Improvement Project.
Caltrain and Palo Alto differ on how to address San Francisquito Bridge
Caltrain has determined that the San Francisquito Bridge, built in 1902 and which supports trains moving between Menlo Park and Palo Alto, is nearing the end of its service life and needs to be replaced.
Too much talking? ATP board member questions money spent on communications for Project Connect
The current talk surrounding Austin’s Project Connect is the amount it is going to take to establish a consistent buzz with the community.