California High-Speed Rail Authority CEO Report
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The CEO Report for California High-Speed Rail Authority was released last week and details two grant applications.
‘Women in Rail’: Top HR Execs, Recruiters to Tackle Career Development
The 2023 Railway Age / RT&S Women in Rail event, to be held Nov. 2 in Chicago, will feature a panel of human resources and recruitment executives discussing changes in freight and passenger rail recruitment, retention,
“Critical” Track Work to Take Place in October on MBTA Red and Mattapan Lines
BOSTON – MBTA details its critical track work that will take place over 16 days in October on the Red and Mattapan lines.
Congressman Finstad Visits Harsco Rail Engineering Center
FAIRMONT, Minn. – Congressman Brad Finstad visited Harsco Rail and spoke with VP David Dunlap about rail safety and maintenance.
BART Annual Report: Measure RR Rebuilding Program
SAN FRANCISCO – The Bond Oversight Committee held a meeting assessing Bay Area Rapid Transit’s annual report and how it shows its commitment to rebuilding infrastructure.
Sener Selected to Participate as ICE in Montreal REM
Engineering and technology group Sener has been selected to participate as the Independent Checker Engineer (ICE) on the new Montreal REM (Réseau Express Metropolitain), whose first segment between Brossard and Gare Centrale stations opened on July 31.
Auxo Acquires Cariboo Central Railroad Contracting
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Private investment firm Auxo Investment Partners on Aug. 23 announced that it has acquired Cariboo Central Railroad Contracting, a Western Canada-based railroad construction service provider to Class I railroads, short-line railroads and industrial customers.
Norfolk Southern Selects 4 Design Consultant Teams for CREATE Project EW2
CHICAGO – In an announcement, CREATE announced Norfolk Southern has selected four structural design consultant teams for the CREATE Project EW2.
Phase One of Project Connect; Light Rail Coming to Austin
AUSTIN, Texas – Light rail is coming to the city of Austin as the first phase of Project Connect is underway.
MDOT Replaces Two Railroad Bridges in Jackson
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Department of Transportation releases two timelapse videos showing the replacement of two railroad bridges in Jackson.
Brightline: New St. Lucie River Railroad Bridge Coming in 2028
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. – Brightline VP spoke to Martin County Commissioners to support construction of a double-tracked railroad bridge that crosses over the St. Lucie River in Florida.
Union Pacific’s Tropical Storm Woes Continue
OMAHA – While much of the western U.S. avoided major damage from Hurricane Hilary, Union Pacific took a punch in the gut, as RT&S reported yesterday.
Madison Square Garden Property Could Be Subject to Condemnation For Penn Station Rebuild According to MTA President of Construction
NEW YORK – Jamie Torres Springer is MTA’s chief of construction and development, and says “if necessary,” he could use eminent domain as a government agency to access property needed for the Penn Station Rebuild.
Metrolinx’s Maple GO Station Construction Update
TORONTO – Metrolinx’s gives an update on construction progress at its Maple GO Station along the Barrie Line.
‘Women in Rail’: Ramirez, Moreno, Schrampfer to Address ERGs
The 2023 Railway Age / RT&S Women in Rail event, to be held Nov. 2 in Chicago, will feature a panel of corporate diversity leaders discussing the importance of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) within the
RT&S Partners with Wheel Rail Seminars
ATLANTA – Railway Track and Structures Media is proud to announce it will be the presenting sponsor of the Heavy Haul portion of the annual Wheel Rail Interaction Conference (WRI ‘24) produced by Wheel Rail Seminars (WRS).
Met Council Reaches Agreement with Hennepin County to fund Green Line Extension
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County have reached an agreement in how it will close the funding gap for the Green Line Extension Light Rail Transit Line.
Nonprofit Goes to North Dakota Supreme Court over Bismarck-Mandan Rail Bridge Ownership
BISMARCK, N.D. – Friends of the Rail Bridge takes its argument of the Bismarck-Mandan Rail Bridge ownership to the North Dakota Supreme Court.
DART Starts Construction at 12th Street Station Ahead of Future Silver Line Project
DALLAS, Texas – DART announces in a news release it will begin construction in Plano at its 12th Street Station on August 26th.
Southern California Coastal Rail Corridor Spared From Tropical Storm Hilary Damage
LOS ANGELES – While Tropical Storm Hilary’s heavy rains and winds lashed the southern California coast, the rail system was spared from damage according to news reports from the region.