Vossloh To Equip High-Speed Rail Line
PUEBLO, Colo. – Vossloh will manufacture ties at its Pueblo, Colorado plant that will be used to supply California High-Speed Rail.
Ballast, Ties, Rail
HTP Work Stoppage on the Way?
NEWARK, N.J. – Construction on the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), a key component of the Gateway Program, will “pause if disbursements of federal funds do not resume in the coming days,” the Gateway Development Commission (GDC) reported
ST&T Marks Safety Milestone
Vivian, La.-based Superior Tie and Timber (ST&T) has celebrated 2,500 days without an injury, according to owner Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC). ST&T “holds the unique position of being the only crosstie
Historic N.C. Rail Line May Be Rebuilt After Helene
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – While there is no exact timeline for the repairs, Norfolk Southern has reportedly told the North Carolina Department of Transportation the line between Asheville and Old Fort will be rebuilt.
Plan to Attend RT&S Virtual Conference On Ballast Maintenance –– December 5, 2024
ATLANTA –– Make plans now to attend the Railway Track & Structures Virtual Conference on Ballast that will be held on December 5, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. –– 3:30 p.m.
Metrolinx Gives Update on Hamilton LRT
HAMILTON, Ontario – As a major step in securing the Hamilton Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, Metrolinx released the Request for Qualification (RFQ) for a civil and utilities contract.
Sound Transit’s Eastside Light Rail Projects: Photo Update
SEATTLE – Sound Transit has released photos of projects on the Link light rail extensions to connect the Eastside with the rest of its network.
OCTA Receives Funding from Federal and State Agencies for Vital Coastal Rail Corridor Improvements
ORANGE, Calif. – The Orange County Transportation Authority secured essential funding [last] month from state and federal partners that will advance vital enhancements to help stabilize the rail corridor where it runs along the vulnerable coastline through San Clemente.
SANDAG and Caltrans Begin Construction of Batiquitos Lagoon Double Track Project in North County
SAN DIEGO –– This week, SANDAG and Caltrans crews [started] construction on the Batiquitos Lagoon Double Track project.
Long Bridge Ground Breaking Held in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA), together with officials including U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner as well as U.S. Representatives Gerry Connelly and Abigail Spanberger, this week participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the state’s Long Bridge Project.
Supplying the Structure
ATLANTA ––If you were to view a segment of track as a spine, you could argue railroad ties are similar to vertebrae.
Watco Tests Composite Ties
PITTSBURG, Kan. Watco announced in its recent employee magazine, The Dispatch, that it is conducting a series of tests on composite ties at several locations.
PANYNJ To Install 12,250 Composite Ties
NEWARK/NEW YORK – Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced it is installing 12,250 composite ties from recycled plastic as part of larger $430 million modernization efforts.
Amtrak VP Lang Discusses Harrisburg Line Track Renewal Project
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Vice President, State Supported Services Ray Lang discusses the progress made on the Harrisburg Line Track Renewal Project on WITF’s The Spark podcast.
Triunity Tapped for Denver RTD PM Contract
DENVER – Triunity, a Lochner Company, has been selected by Denver’s Regional Transportation District (RTD) for the Project Management Support Consultant contract, overseeing design, construction, repair, renovation and replacement projects for transit infrastructure throughout the Denver Metro area.
HART Issues Safety Advisory Ahead of Energized Third Rail
HONOLULU – HART has issued a safety advisory now the third rail is energized from Aloha Stadium Station to Middle Street Station.
Progress Update on OC Transpo’s East, West, and South Extensions
OTTAWA, Ontario – OC Transpo provided a progress update and planned infrastructure work on its O-Train East, West, and South extensions.
Railway Track & Structures 2024 Top Projects
ATLANTA – Railway Track & Structures, June 2024 issue: Here are ten of the most impressive rail infrastructure projects across North America in 2024.
WATCH: Amtrak’s Laura Mason Tours Harrisburg Track Renewal Project
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. – Laura Mason, Amtrak Executive and Railway Age 2024 Influential Leader, tours the Harrisburg Track Renewal Project in Pennsylvania.
Jason Reiling Joins MxV Rail as Senior AVP Business Development
PUEBLO, Colo. ––Jason Reiling has joined MxV Rail as Senior Assistant Vice President Business Development, bringing decades of experience spanning engineering, manufacturing, corporate strategic planning, and sales.