RT&S March 2026 Editor’s Notebook –– Comments About This Issue
ATLANTA –– The current issue of Railway Track & Structures, March 2026, has a couple of articles I’d like to bring to your attention.
New Mexico Department of Transportation Finalizes 2026 State Rail Plan
SANTA FE –– THE NMDOT last week released its State Rail Plan for 2026, reporting $283.1 million in prioritized rail investments over the next four years.
Rail Passenger Service Profitability – Fantasy Land?
ATLANTA –– From the March 2026 issue of Railway Track and Structures.
A Change in Perspective: Strong Vision, Sound Design
ATLANTA – From the March 2026 issue, executive leaders from engineering companies share their insights on industry growth, technology, and artificial intelligence.
U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Josh Hawley Introduce Bipartisan Bill Requiring Automated and Manual Track Inspections
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.
Mace Consult Goes Independent in Official Launch
LONDON and NEW YORK – Mace Consult announced the completion of the majority private equity investment by Goldman Sachs Alternatives and carve-out from Mace Group.
Final Call for RT&S Engineers Under 40 Nominations
The nomination period for Young Engineers Under 40 awards (formerly known as RT&S 10 Under 40) is concluding today 5 p.m. PST/ 8 p.m. EST. RT&S will profile engineers under the age
Delta Railroad Services Announces Leadership Transition
ASHTABULA, Ohio – Delta Railroad Services, a rail construction and services company and member of Salcef Group, announced a leadership transition.
Amtrak Will Launch First Round of Community Grants for B&P Tunnel Program March 23rd
BALTIMORE – Amtrak says on March 23, it will begin accepting grant applications for projects along the Frederick Douglass Tunnel alignment in Baltimore.
CN and CPKC Release Locomotives in Paint Schemes Honoring America’s 250th –– Where Are The Other Class Is?
ATLANTA –– This week, Canadian National and CPKC rolled out new locomotives to honor America’s celebration of its upcoming 250th Anniversary.
Amtrak Shares Progress of Portal North Bridge Cutover
NEW YORK – In February, Amtrak began to cutover, or transfer, one track of service from the existing bridge to the new Portal North Bridge.
Texas Transportation Commission Awards $160MM in Five Rail Crossing Grants
AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Transportation Commission awarded five state grants for rail crossing separation projects.
Railway Track and Structures March Issue Now Online
ATLANTA – The March 2026 issue of Railway Track and Structures is available to read online.
AECOM Selected To Provide Design, Environmental, Project Management Services for Sound Transit
DALLAS – Sound Transit has selected AECOM to deliver design, planning, environmental services, project and construction management (PMCM) services through three multiple-award task order contracts (MATOCs).
S-Line Rail Corridor Construction Progresses
RALEIGH – NCDOT announced construction will take place in Wake County for a high-performance passenger rail line.
Norfolk Southern Announces Extended Partnership With Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC)
ATLANTA — Norfolk Southern has extended its partnership with Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC). NS has committed $250,000 per year over the next two years to continue powering ATDC’s Sustainability Tech vertical.
East Harbour Transit Hub Main Building Construction Begins
TORONTO – Construction has begun on Metrolinx’s East Harbour Transit Hub, a new interchange station, in Toronto.
CN’s Western Region Production Team Reaches Two Years Injury-Free
HOPE, British Columbia – CN’s Western Region production team has reached two years without injuries.
CSX Modernizes Data Management System
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. and BENGALURU, India –– Infosys, a global company focusing on next-generation digital services and consulting, last week announced the successful completion of a major data modernization program for CSX Corporation.
NCRR Invests $600K in Hertford County
RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR) announced it will invest up to $600,000 for US Forged Rings Inc.’s new manufacturing facility.