High-Speed Adjustable Perturbation Test Track for Vehicle Testing at the Transportation Technology Center
RAILWAY TRACK AND STRUCTURES, NOVEMBER 2023 ISSUE, TTC Operated by ENSCO
Metrolinx’s Hazel McCallion Line and Port Credit GO Station Progress Update
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – Metrolinx reports on its progress on its Hazel McCallion Line and Port Credit GO Station.
Proposed Maryland Maglev Tunnel Project Under Westport Community
BALTIMORE – Baltimore-Washington Rapid Rail is working toward a high-speed magnetic levitation train from Washington D.C. to New York by way of Baltimore.
Thomas Joins Viance as Industrial Sales Manager
Viance, a Charlotte, N.C.-based provider of wood treatment technologies and services, announced Nov. 28 that it has hired Jeff Thomas as Industrial Sales Manager. He will be responsible for customer relations to service growing market demand for the company’s line of DCOI preservative products.
CSX: Failed Wheel Bearing Behind Kentucky Derailment
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. – An investigation has determined that a failed railcar wheel bearing caused the Nov. 22 CSX train derailment just north of Livingston, Ky., the Class I railroad reported Nov. 26. Sixteen cars, including two molten sulphur cars that breached and caught fire, were involved.
MBTA Finishes Track Work Between JFK/UMass and Park Street on Red Line
BOSTON – The MBTA has finished track work on the Red Line between JFK/UMass and Park Street and has subsequently removed nine speed restrictions.
PUCO Approves Upgrades in Warren, Fayette, and Butler Counties
COLUMBUS, Ohio – PUCO, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, approved safety upgrades in Warren, Fayette, and Butler Counties.
WATCH: CHSRA Construction Update
California High-Speed Rail Authority released an update video of construction progress across 10 structures it completed this year.
Omaha Track Hosts Nebraska Senator Pete Ricketts at Its Headquarters
OMAHA, Neb. – Senator Pete Ricketts of Nebraska visited Omaha Track’s headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska.
ENSCO Lands Brightline Contract
ENSCO Rail, Inc. on Nov. 17 reported receiving a contract for its track geometry and rail wear measurement technology from private-sector railroad Brightline, which operates intercity passenger service between central and south
Metrolinx Hamilton LRT Progress
HAMILTON, Ontario – Metrolinx has given an update on the progress on the Hamilton LRT.
Amtrak Launches Procurement for Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project
KEARNY, NJ – Amtrak announced it launched the procurement process for the Sawtooth Bridges Replacement Project.
UTA Opens New Pedestrian Bridge at Provo Central Station
PROVO, Utah – At Provo Central Station, the 145-foot overhead bridge runs over two Union Pacific lines and two FrontRunner tracks.
Bismarck-Mandan Rail Bridge; FORB Argues a Failure to Follow Proper Permit Process
BISMARCK, ND – The non-profit group, Friends of the Rail Bridge, appeared before the North Dakota Supreme Court on November 16th to argue against tearing down the 140-year old structure.
Renowned Railroad Historian, H. Roger Grant, Has Died
Clemson, S.C. –– Clemson history professor and prolific railroad historian, H. Roger Grant, has died.
The Indiana Rail Road Partners With Cathcart Rail
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Cathcart Rail announced it has partnered with the Indiana Rail Road (INRD) to handle its railcar interchange inspection and repair needs.
Helicopters: Norfolk Southern’s Vegetation Management Strategy
ATLANTA – Norfolk Southern’s Maintenance of Way and Structures Team utilize a helicopter as part of its vegetation management strategy.
Del Mar City Council Asks SANDAG To Study Rail Realignment Option
DEL MAR, Calif, – Del Mar City Council asks SANDAG to study rail realignment option.
California High-Speed Rail Authority Opens Avenue 9 Overcrossing
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. – California High-Speed Rail Authority opened Avenue 9 overcrossing to traffic.
Metrolinx Seeks Feedback on Potential Rapid Transit Extension
TORONTO – Metrolinx reports that it is seeking feedback from the community along Sheppard Avenue regarding a potential rapid transit extension.