Critical CN line officially re-opened, but damage might already be done to grain market

A vital Canadian National line in southern British Columbia is officially back on the grid.

Governors asking for federal partnership with new infrastructure money

As Governors make plans to deploy new federal dollars to improve infrastructure in their states and territories, the National Governors Association (NGA) hosted five governors, federal officials and private-sector partners for an Infrastructure Summit to explore best practices and spotlight gubernatorial leadership on the issue.



Heavy rain, mudslides cover tracks at Port of Vancouver, derail train

The supply chain has been choked for months, and a long drink of water is the last thing it needs.

MTA announces signal upgrades, critical track repairs on F and G lines

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced a series of subway service changes for November and December on the F and G lines in Brooklyn.

Denver’s RTD will give N Line tracks a lift to smooth out the ride

Riders of modern commuter trains and light-rail vehicles are used to smooth, comfortable rides that make their journey a pleasant one. Denver’s RTD will be working for the next month to ensure that riders on their N Line continue to enjoy a smooth trip.

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HART now knows how it will fix problem, but still lacks the fixers

A plan to correct a major problem with Hawaii’s first light-rail project has been approved, but now the transit agency is having trouble finding approved workers.

RT&S November issue now online

The November issue of RT&S contains a feature story on BART’s rail grinding program.

Weekend Lakeshore West GO train disruption explained

Thousands of GO train customers were impacted this past weekend (Oct. 30 and 31) because of a major track issue on the Lakeshore West Line. Metrolinx News explains what happened, how it was fixed, and why customer safety is the key to keeping people moving.

Will the infrastructure bill pass soon? Economic package still top priority

By a virtual vote on Sunday, most Democrats in the House of Representatives signaled they would support a revised economic bill.

Ottawa changes format, allows public access to consultant reviewing plan for embattled Confederation Line

Transportation Resource Associates (TRA) is looking over Rideau Transit Maintenance’s (RTM) return-to-service plan on Ottawa’s Confederation Line following a pair of derailments.

Industry-Railway Suppliers puts industry on display during first-ever show

ndustry-Railway Suppliers held the first-ever Chicago Railroad Show in September at their headquarters in Elmhurst, Ill.

NJ Transit rolls out AquaTrack for fall cleanup

NJ Transit has begun utilizing two AquaTrack machines to clean and remove leaves from the rails throughout the fall season.

Lawmaker to Transportation Secretary: Do not fund disastrous rail project

Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) wrote a letter to the Natural Resources Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee and to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigeg to stop federal funding of a rail project.

MTA Metro-North Railroad to resume regular Hudson Line service levels Monday, Sept. 20

Metro-North is back in operation on the Hudson Line after Hurricane Ida.

Metrolink faces nightmare with unstable track in south Orange County – service suspended in the area for at least two weeks

Metrolink has undertaken emergency track work in south Orange County through Oct. 4.

BART announces additional cable and rail replacement

BART has announced additional work and maintenance on the railroad.

LIRR crews to perform switch work as part of Main Line Expansion Project

Long Island Rail Road crews will be working on the railroad over the next two weekends.

Look: Railroad tracks left hanging in mid air after heavy rains on East Coast

A hole-in-one in golf is usually an once-in-a-lifetime event. So is a sinkhole that leaves railroad tracks suspended in mid air.

Greater Cleveland RTA awards rail grinding project management contract to Advanced Rail Management

Advanced Rail Management has been awarded a rail grinding project management contract.

What was left of Hurricane Ida walloped northeast rail service

Heavy rains left from Hurrican Ida walloped New York City and most of the northeast last night.

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