May Railway Track & Structures Digital Edition Now Online
The May issue of Railway Track & Structures is now on line. This issue features articles about bridges, cybersecurity for transit, track undercutting and human factors in rail inspection.
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GTHA Update: Ontario Line, Kitchener-Waterloo, Yonge North, Eglinton Crosstown
The latest information from the GTHA (Greater Toronto-Hamilton Area) shows progress on the Ontario Line and TTC Yonge North extension, but troubles for the Kitchener-Waterloo extension and Eglinton Crosstown LRTs Ontario Line
Caltrain to Take On Electrification Construction
Caltrain has announced that its service will be reduced from 104 trains per day to 82 trains per day for the weeks of April 17-21 and April 24-28 to accommodate Caltrain Electrification construction and testing.
Railway Track & Structures April Issue Now On-Line
The April issue of Railway Track & Structures is now available digitally, and features our annual “10 Under 40” engineering winners, and three runners-up.
Engineering Partnership, Local First Nations to Mitigate Wetland Geotechnical Issues
With roughly 86,486,883 acres of wetland in Ontario, officials face unique issues when managing the operation and maintenance of railway lines.
South Dakota Approves $6M for Sisseton-Milbank Rail Line
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signed Senate Bill 16 into law last week, authorizing $6.25 million in state funds for the restoration of a railroad line from Milbank to Sisseton. The appropriation is conditional upon receiving federal grant funds for rail line rehabilitation.
Brightline Reaches 130mph, Completes CRISI Grant Program
After hitting speeds of 130 mph, Brightline is officially the fastest train in Florida and the Southeastern U.S.
WMATA Plans Three Weeks of Track Maintenance Work
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has announced that it will perform critical track maintenance work during the late-night and overnight hours weeknights, beginning Feb. 27 – March 2, March 6 – 9, and March 13-16.
SFMTA Motorization Allows for Critical Maintenance Work
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s Maintenance of Way teams have successfully completed critical work during a N Judah motorization that took place on Feb. 18 and 19.
Metra Board Awards $3.9M Monitoring Contract to ClearBlade
Chicago Metra’s board approved a $3.9 Million contract with ClearBlade, an IoT Platform and Edge AI company, to provide grade crossing and equipment monitoring services at hundreds of locations throughout the transit network.
MTA to Complete Renovations at Three Stations
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced on Feb. 17 that the agency has planned station renovations at its Cypress Hills, 75 St–Elderts Lane on the J and Z and 85 St on the J in Brooklyn and Queens.
GoTriangle Answers Stakeholder Questions on Proposed Commuter Line, Lack of Airport Access
Following the release of GoTriangle’s Commuter Rail Feasibility Report on Jan. 4, community members and other stakeholders have asked the agency why the planned route will not transport commuters to the Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Trinity Railway Express to Begin Trinity Lakes Station Construction
Trinity Railway Express announced Feb. 7 that the commuter rail service will temporarily alter its schedule starting Feb. 13 to allow for construction on Fort Worth’s new Trinity Lakes Station.
CSX Engineering Team Reaches 3-Year Injury-Free Mark in Cincinnati
CSX officials are celebrating the Class 1’s engineering team in Cincinnati, Ohio, for reaching a milestone of three years injury-free.
MTA to Begin Accessibility Project at Queensboro Plaza, Weekend Closures Announced
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced Feb. 2 that construction on two elevators to make Queensboro Plaza a fully accessible station will begin this weekend.
Avalanche Derails Alaska Railroad Train Along Turnagain Arm
An Alaska Railroad freight train traveling northbound from Whittier recently encountered an avalanche at 0158, causing the derailment of two locomotives and the partial derailment of a third.
Port of Longview Approves Rail Upgrades
On Jan. 25, Port of Longview commissioners unanimously approved a nearly $330,000 project to upgrade several rail tracks after a monthly assessment revealed that some of the track was undersized and needed more stable structures.
State Officials, Railroads Clash Over Legislative Overhaul of Broadband Railroad Crossing Fees
During this year’s legislative session, bills introduced in the Virginia House of Delegates and Virginia Senate seek to standardize the process and associated fees for broadband providers crossing railroads.
Debris in Sespe Creek Could Have Undermined Rail Bridge Supports Amid Storms
The California storms that that knocked out a section of train bridge in early January over the Sespe Creek may cost $1.5 million to replace, according to a local news report.
CHSRA Taps Atlas, Partners for $400 Million Program Management Contract
Atlas Technical Consultants, Inc., is a member of the joint-venture team selected to provide program delivery support for the California High-Speed Rail project, the firm announced Jan. 3.