Accelerated work during the pandemic advances BART rebuilding effort to new milestone
BART managed to leverage pandemic downtime to push forward their rebuilding work.
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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.
Sound Transit announces October 2 opening of Northgate Link
After 15 years of planning and construction, Sound Transit announced Friday that the Northgate Link will officially open on October 2 of this year.
Metro-North Railroad Announces Restoration of Weekend Service to Wassaic
Metro-North Railroad today announced new train schedules taking effect Monday, April 12 that will restore weekend service to Wassaic and include service adjustments on the Harlem Line weekday schedule to accommodate trackwork.
Wabtec acquires Nordco
Wabtec Corporation announced today it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Nordco from Greenbriar Equity Group LP.