Kansas, Indiana soak up CRISI money for critical rail improvements

States continue to announce the arrival of federal money for railroad track upgrades.

Remote track fastener monitoring test begins in Japan

Kawasaki Track Technologies announced testing of remote track fastener monitoring technology in Japan.

Bells & Whistles—Residents want Metra, tracks to keep a safer distance

The top news stories RT&S reported on the week ending May 27.

Short lines to benefit from round of federal grants

A bundle of Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) awards have been announced to help short line companies maintain their lines.

Port rail projects will not solve this supply chain crisis, but possibly the next

It will not help the current global crisis, but it will make it more resilient for the next one.

STB ruling douses hope of converting old rail line into great trail

The Great Redwood Trail in California is the subject of the latest great debate involving abandoned rail lines and new trails in the U.S.

Watch: MBTA’s Codman Yard Expansion project advances, construction by late 2022

MBTA is upgrading Codman Yard.

Relocating a small city going as planned for MxV Rail

MxV Rail, formerly TTCI, is in the process of a move to a new headquarters and test facilities that could be compared to relocating a small city.

Report: Metro ‘puts personnel at risk of serious injury or death’ after agency keeps power on third rail in active work zone

Washington, D.C., Metro continues to put workers in life-threatening situations.

Illinois Commerce Commission approves highway-rail crossing improvements for Marion County

The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved a Stipulated Agreement to advance highway-rail crossing improvements projects in Marion County.

Watch: Significant derailment takes place in Ohio

Crews were cleaning up a 26-car derailment in Mad River Township in Ohio late last week.

12 miles of track, 35 bridges receive much needed funding in N.C.

The North Carolina Ports Authority and 13 short line railroads will be improving their rail infrastructure thanks to approximately $10.9 million in matching grant funds being awarded as part of the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Freight Rail and Rail Crossing Safety Improvement program (FRRCSI).


FRA announces new Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Program for intercity passenger rail service

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has established the new Corridor Identification and Development (ID) Program.

Amtrak leverages weekend service outages to make critical repairs in North River Tunnel

Amtrak personnel recently spent a series of consecutive weekends in March remediating damage to the benchwall system in the South Tube of the North River Tunnel.

Indiana & Ohio Railway receives ORDC grant up to $614,456

On May 11, the Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) approved a grant in the amount of $614,456, matched by Indiana & Ohio Railway (IORY) (A Genesee & Wyoming Company) at $614,456, for a total project investment of $1,228,912.

Police worried about poorly marked grade crossings now that rail line is back in action

After 20 years off the grid, the Aransas Pass railroad is back in business in Texas.

Last chance to submit for 2022 RT&S Top Projects

The deadline to submit your project for consideration for the 2022 RT&S Top Projects list is May 7.

Railroad line, salmon need to live in harmony in state of Washington

Rail lines and water lines are both important in Bellingham, Wash.

LAST WEEK to nominate for Top Projects

The deadline to nominate your top project in North America for the 2022 RT&S Top Projects list is May 7.

Oregon port prepares for the future, replaces key rail bridge

There is plenty of rail maintenance and construction activity going on at the International Port of Coos Bay in Oregon, and an important phase was recently completed.

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