Metrolinx digging deep on the new Scarborough Subway Extension
Construction for the Scarborough Subway Extension continues as crews dig even deeper to build the massive excavation needed for the project’s very large tunnel boring machine.
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Metrolinx crews prepare for excavation
Construction at the northeast corner of Sheppard Avenue East and McCowan Road is in full ‘drill mode’ as crews make progress on expanding the TTC’s Line 2 subway service almost eight kilometres further into Scarborough. Here’s where those crews are at, and where they’re going.
Pettibone launches X-Command Telematics for telehandlers, Cary-Lift and Speed Swing
Pettibone has introduced X-Command, a new telematics program available for the company’s X-Series telehandlers, Cary-Lift pipe and pole handlers, and Speed Swing rail maintenance machines.
Accelerated work during the pandemic advances BART rebuilding effort to new milestone
BART managed to leverage pandemic downtime to push forward their rebuilding work.
Hurontario LRT project moving forward in Port Credit
Metrolinx GO is working on a major light rail project in and near Port Credit, Ontario.
Réseau express métropolitain provides semi-annual update
The Réseau express métropolitain (REM) is a major public transit project under construction.
Government of Canada approves changes to improve railway track safety
The Government of Canada is taking action to improve railway track safety to better protect those living and working near Canada’s rail corridors, while also ensuring that railway tracks are in optimal condition to safely move Canadian goods to market.
L.B. Foster launches new low temperature traction enhancer, Alleviate LT
L.B. Foster announced the commercial launch of a Low Temperature (LT) version of their proven ALLEVIATE traction enhancer product for top-of-rail use.
U.S. DOT details ongoing efforts to help mitigate impact of pipeline outage
While this is not a typical RT&S story, the U.S. DOT’s efforts to reduce the impact of the Colonial Pipeline outage are worth reviewing.
REMSA member RailMark Trucks hosts Congresswoman Sharice Davids
On Monday, the Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association and member company RailMark Trucks hosted Congresswoman Sharice Davids (KS-3) for a tour of RailMark’s manufacturing facility located in Kansas City.