114-year-old rail bridge in Mass. marked for demolition, replacement

The Comeau Bridge in Haverhill, Mass., now has its days numbered.

Crews dig in for guideway construction on Hurontario LRT project

Guideway construction for the Hurontario LRT project along Hurontario Street is in the works.

Bells & Whistles—Crumbling rail bridge feeds crumbling relationship

The top news stories RT&S was following this week.

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 editorial: This is out of control

A violently flipping car would most likely miss the country’s smallest guard rail system.

Rail service still suspended following rail bridge fire in Oklahoma City

A rail bridge fire in Oklahoma City, Okla., has knocked out rail service in the area, and officials do not know when traffic will be able to continue.

Watch: Finch West LRT update – Multi-use tunnel construction now underway at Highway 400

While crews continue to build a new transit line along Finch West Avenue in Toronto, the team is also making improvements for pedestrians and cyclists. A new tunnel near the Highway 400 on-ramp will make it safer and easier for people to get around.

Promises, promises: CSX, residents grapple over rail bridge in South Philly

A crumbling bridge in South Philadelphia is a daily reminder of a broken promise, according to residents.

2022 RT&S Women in Railroad Engineering list is revealed

Lunchtime has forever been the moment of reveal, but the pull does not always have to follow tradition.

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.

New I-5 bridge could be fully approved soon, sending it to environmental review stage

The Modified Locally Preferred Alternative plan for the new I-5 bridge connecting the state of Washington with Oregon is building some nod momentum.

Artificial intelligence, LiDAR will help form proactive track maintenance system for MTA

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority will soon decide on which technology it will turn to in regard to its Signaling Challenge Initiative.

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.

Rail Ties from Koppers

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.

Gateway projects

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.

Bells & Whistles—Is high-speed rail back on in Texas after critical court victory?

The top news stories RT&S was covering the week ending July 1.

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