Cost climbs for bicycle bridge over BNSF tracks in Minnesota due to poor soil

Costs are starting to mount for a proposed pedestrian bridge that crosses over BNSF railroad tracks in St. Louis Park, Minn.

SANDAG rail projects

Officials attempting to step up efforts to protect train line while California’s Del Mar bluffs continue to crumble

You never know which areas under the earth’s crust are without any filling. Officials in southern California have received a warning over the last few months that the ground beneath a key

Bells & Whistles — Episode 11

What were the top news stories RT&S was following the week ending Oct. 4? Check out the latest episode of Bells & Whistles here. For the latest news, go to www.rtands.com.

AREMA

From using biodegradable hydraulic fluid to unmanned aerial vehicles, rail projects shine during second day of AREMA conference

The education energy was flowing during the second day of the AREMA 2019 conference at Railway Interchange in Minneapolis.

railroad news

Bells & Whistles—Episode 9

What were the top news items RT&S was following the week ending Sept. 20? To watch the latest episode of Bells & Whistles, click here. For the latest news, go to www.rtands.com.

rail bridge

Fire damage on rail bridge in Arizona not as bad as first reported; span set to be open by Sept. 22

It looks like the Arizona & California Railroad rail bridge that caught on fire on Sept. 14 will be back in service by Sept. 22.

rail bridges

BNSF slow to address closed vehicular bridge in state of Washington

Over the weekend a historic wooden rail bridge over the Colorado River in Arizona caught on fire and was destroyed. In Airway Heights, Wash., motorists want a wooden vehicular bridge owned by

rail bridge

Fire destroys Genesee & Wyoming rail bridge across Colorado River

A rail bridge was almost reduced to ashes and crews are now in the process of building a replacement. The span went over the Colorado River and was owned by the Arizona

commentary

Opinion: This bridge should be carted off

I am not sure if the officer asked the driver of the golf cart to raise both hands and slowly exit the vehicle. Yes, that’s golf cart, as in something you would most

Portion of Alameda Corridor-East Project involves road depression, rail elevation

When you are on the fairway on a golf course life is supposed to be easier. On Fairway Drive just north of Los Angeles in the San Gabriel Valley, it’s difficult …

Norfolk Southern

Norfolk Southern bridge will no longer be choke point in Blanchard River

Now that the widening of the riverbank along the Blanchard River in Findlay, Ohio, is complete, it’s time to add some height to the focus.

Norfolk Southern

Norfolk Southern keeps Iron Curtain bridge in raised position

They are raising the Iron Curtain … for good.

Indiana Rail Road Company

Indiana Rail Road receives $7M CRISI grant

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced that the Indiana Rail Road Company will be the recipient of $7,155,000 in grant funds under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure

Bridge repairs

Seabrook Strauss Bascule Bridge: A bridge repair case study

The Port of New Orleans’ Seabrook Railroad Bridge is a double track Strauss heel trunnion bascule bridge,  located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The project design and construction presented extraordinary challenges to engineers

Hudson River tunnel project

FTA doles out low rating for Hudson River tunnel project, continues to rule out funding

The $13 billion Hudson River tunnel project, aimed at building a new rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey, is again facing funding problems after federal authorities announced a rating that

Howard Street Tunnel

CSX, Maryland seek fed funds to expand Baltimore tunnel

CSX and the state of Maryland are asking for federal money to expand the Howard Street Tunnel in Baltimore to fit double-stack trains.

John Brestin of STV

STV hires John Brestin to lead Bridge Practice

John Brestin, P.E., S.E., a veteran engineer and practice leader who has spearheaded the design of significant bridge initiatives throughout the United States, has joined STV as vice president and head of

Degradation model and bridge management

PRESS RELEASE: New Jersey Transit’s Portal North Bridge Construction Reaches Milestone

NJ TRANSIT, with support from Amtrak, has completed an early action construction contract that included five major construction elements for the Portal North Bridge Replacement Program.  This contract broke ground in October 2017

Norfolk Southern

Pittsburgh and Norfolk Southern spar over maintenance; Politician seeks investigation

A Pittsburg politician has suggested that Norfolk Southern fails to follow up when its own inspections show damage to tracks or bridges.

Stantec adds two to transportation team

Global design and engineering firm Stantec recently added two senior executives to its transportation team.

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