OmniTRAX railroad receives grant for track rehabilitation
On May 12, 2021, the Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) approved a grant in the amount of $1,564,051 to Cleveland and Cuyahoga Railway (CCRL).
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Bentley Systems enters into $1.05 billion agreement to acquire 3D modeling software
Bentley Systems, Incorporated (Nasdaq: BSY), the infrastructure engineering software company, [last week] announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with investors led by Accel-KKR to acquire Seequent.
L.A. councilman calls Union Pacific’s effort to clean right-of-way trash
A Los Angeles councilman believes Union Pacific has let itself go and is demanding an intervention at the railroad’s expense.
BNSF announces plans for 2021 capital investments
BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) today announced its 2021 capital investment plan of $2.99 billion. This year’s capital plan focuses on projects that support the company’s growth and efficiency objectives, while maintaining a
Another phase is complete to strengthen Del Mar bluffs and protect railroad tracks in California
The coastal bluffs of Del Mar are a little bit stronger today. The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) board announced phase 4 of stabilization efforts is now complete. The work involved
North Carolina gives short line railroad infrastructure a boost
Seventeen short line railroads in North Carolina will soon be making improvements to their infrastructure thanks to approximately $16.7 million in matching grant funds being awarded as part of the N.C. Department of
Watch: Helicopter clears a wider right-of-way for trains in Vermont
With all the forest fires burning out west these days, it’s nice to see aviation doing something other than dumping fire repellent around railroad tracks. In Vermont, a helicopter is being used
Canadian National’s Autonomous Track Inspection Program
Ed. Note: RT&S has recently covered the implementation of autonomous track inspection at Norfolk Southern on the website and in the magazine. Below is Canadian National’s latest report of their efforts to
Bells & Whistles—Metro Red Line train derails, and more
Investigators try to piece together Metro Red Line train derailment. Quebec makes decision to construct rail bypass following fatal accident. More strength needed for Del Mar bluffs stabilization project. TriMet rail bridge
REMSA webinar on export opportunities for U.S. maintenance-of-way companies
The Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association (REMSA) will hold a webinar on July 16, 2020. Please check the REMSA website for more information and to register.