WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Two U.S. Senators –– one Democrat and one Republican –– came together this week to sponsor a bill that would require the use of both automated and manual rail track inspections.
DALLAS – Rail and transit consulting firm RailPros has completed its acquisition of Diverging Approach, Inc., a railway system contractor based in Williamsburg, Va.
Nearly 300 professionals from freight and passenger railroads, industry suppliers and consultants, universities, and research organizations gathered in Pueblo, Colo., earlier this month for the Third Annual TTC Conference & Tour, reported host
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) this week announced two Industrial Rail Access Program (IRAP) grants totaling $1.1 million. These grants will enhance freight rail access, job growth, and economic opportunity across the state. Grant recipients include companies in Spencer and Lawrence.
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. –– R.J. Corman Railroad Group announced three leadership appointments this week.
HAGERSTOWN, Md. –– Hitachi announced this week that it has opened a new factory in Maryland, which it calls a “lighthouse digital factory.”
2026 NRC Conference Is Positioned to Be the Best Yet The NRC is hard at work all year round, but we proudly acknowledge that the pinnacle of our year starts in January,
ORANGE COUNTY – Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) delivered the initial sand nourishment as part of the emergency efforts to protect the vulnerable coastal rail line.
ASHTABULA, Ohio – Delta Railroad Services introduces a Rail Unloader Car (RUC).
With more than 15,000 crossings across our 32,500-mile rail network, our field crews work diligently to inspect each one to confirm that they meet state and federal regulatory standards.This includes making sure vegetation is under control and trimmed enough to allow full visibility for train crews and
PITTSBURGH –– Less than a week after announcing the acquisition of Evident’s Inspection Technlogy Division, Wabtec this week announced the company’s acquisition of Frauscher Sensor Technology Group.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Amtrak has opportunities to better ensure contracts that it awards are in its best interest, an Amtrak Office of Inspector General Report released today found.
AUSTIN – The Austin Transit Partnership has released official solicitation for a multibillion final design and construction contract. This contract is expected to be awarded in early 2026 to allow for preparation of Austin Light Rail Phase 1 occurring in 2027.
ATLANTA – From the May 2025 issue of Railway Track & Structures, Joe Daloisio writes the NRC Chairman’s Column.
NEW YORK –– The Inspector General responsible for the New York Subway, Daniel G. Cort, announced this week that incidents of passenger self evacuation must be reduced.
SEATTLE – From Sound Transit, The Platform details the recent work performed south of International District/Chinatown Station from April 14th – 23rd.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Norfolk Southern announced a milestone in its efforts to restore service to Asheville, North Carolina after heavy flooding wiped out sections of track last September.
ATLANTA – Railway Track & Structures opens up nominations for Top Projects 2025.
SEATTLE – Sound Transit celebrates three women: Andrea Mattson, Associate Consultant and Geotechnical Engineer; Lucile Chich, Public Art Project Manager; and Lani Kraabell, Laborer & TRAC graduate.
SHIRLEY, N.Y. – On the Montauk branch, the Long Island Rail Road Mastic-Shirley station has received renovations.
