FRA to fund grants for rail improvement opportunities

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration today announced a notice of funding opportunity, making available nearly $362 million through its Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Grant Program.

Sound Transit

Link light rail service will temporarily single-track between Tukwila International Boulevard and Rainier Beach stations Aug. 21 and 22

Due to scheduled rail replacement, Link light rail will experience service disruptions between Tukwila International Boulevard station and Rainier Beach station late evening Saturday, Aug. 21 and all day Sunday, Aug. 22.

MBTA continues 28-day E Branch accelerated construction

Track replacement and other improvements are on schedule for completion by Aug. 29.

CSX train derails in Indiana, pushes rail off the ground

A CSX train has derailed in Shelby County, Ind., and officials are still trying to clean up the scene.

August Editorial: Will a wobble turn the industry upside down?

At some point in your life you have wondered about that cute, little man on the moon. He’s a popular subject during the toddler years, perceived as a harmless creature that sometimes coats young dreams in wonderment. So when do we try to bomb him?

MBTA to perform additional track replacement and crosswalk improvements

MBTA will make additional improvements on the E Branch of the Green Line.

The Eglinton Crosstown LRT is going green

Transit riders don’t typically see a lot of green along their routes. Metrolinx is trying to change that as told in this story by Katherine Abraham, Metrolinx Community Relations Specialist.

Things looking up for Washington, D.C. Metro? New report says they are

Metro has released a report on progress it has made over the past three years, after it received a significant infusion of dedicated funding.

Kawasaki launches remote track monitoring services in North America

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. recently announced that it has launched remote track monitoring services with information and communication technology (ICT) in North America for the first time.

Accelerated work during the pandemic advances BART rebuilding effort to new milestone

BART managed to leverage pandemic downtime to push forward their rebuilding work.

CREATE partners announce $19.1 million INFRA grant for Archer Avenue grade separation

The Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) Program partners received a $19.1 million federal grant for construction of the Archer Avenue Grade Separation at the Belt Railway of Chicago (BRC) rail tracks.

New report on Queens, N.Y., transit project slashes MTA estimate to pieces

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) estimate for the QueensLink project was fit for a king … if he ruled the world.

SEPTA Trolley Tunnel to close for 2021 Trolley Tunnel Blitz, July 9-26

SEPTA crews will work around-the-clock for 17 days, tackling critical track and power maintenance, station upgrades, and intensive cleaning as part of the 2021 Trolley Tunnel Blitz.

Metra to temporarily close West Hinsdale station for grade crossing replacement

Metra is replacing a grade crossing on the BNSF line.

L.B. Foster offering single-source friction management for shortline markets

L.B. Foster now offers single-source friction management services for shortline and industrial rail markets.

Denver RTD

House bill includes money RTD urgently needs for track upgrades

The U.S. House of Representatives voted July 1 to approve a massive infrastructure bill that includes, among other things, nearly $20 million for three critical transportation projects in the downtown Denver area.

MBTA to perform challenging rail measurements over next four years

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has awarded Advanced Rail Management, Corp., (ARM) a four-year contract with two option years for optical rail measurement services.

Additional CN capex announcements: C$460 million in British Columbia and C$120 million in Saskatchewan

CN continued announcements this week with capex plans for its lines in British Columbia (C$460 million) and Saskatchewan (C$120 million).

Canadian National announces more capex: C$445 million in Alberta and C$15 million in New Brunswick

Canadian National has announced more capital spending on the roadway.

Bells & Whistles—A sinkhole and a sinking budget

Is the path to the passage of a major infrastructure bill already growing weeds? Sound Transit looks at later project completion dates to help temper affordability gap Unusual rail movement at grade

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