LNW Receives $27MM CRISI Grant To Rehabilitate Track
MAGNOLIA, Ark. – Louisiana and North West Railroad Company received $27,320,000 in the form of a CRISI grant to replace rail and rehabilitate track along 44 miles.
Norfolk Southern’s John Orr Honored as 2026 Railroader of the Year
CHICAGO ––Norfolk Southern Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer John Orr was honored as Railway Age’s 2026 Railroader of the Year on March 10 during the traditional dinner hosted by the Western Railway Club at the Union League Club of Chicago. Earlier in the day, he, in a discussion with Railway Age Executive Editor Marybeth Luczak, closed out the Next-Generation Freight Rail Conference.
Transportation Safety Board of Canada Releases Report on CPKC 2024 Yard Derailment
CALGARY, Alberta –– The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) this week released it’s report on a 2024 CPKC yard derailment.
CTDOT Announces $20MM in Rail Freight Infrastructure Grants
NEWINGTON, Conn. – The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced $20 million in infrastructure grants.
International Heavy Haul Association Announces Retirement of CEO Scott Lovelace and Appointment of Antonio Merheb as Successor
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. ––The International Heavy Haul Association (IHHA) today announced the retirement of longtime Chief Executive Officer Scott Lovelace, recognizing his years of dedicated service and leadership to the global heavy haul rail community. The IHHA Board of Directors has unanimously appointed Antonio Merheb as the incoming CEO, effective March 11, 2026.
TD Cowen: Takeaways From the Next-Gen Freight Rail Conference
CHICAGO ––RAILWAY AGE NEXT-GEN FREIGHT RAIL CONFERENCE, MARCH 10, 2026: Union Pacific sees end-to-end scale and past merger lessons supporting its consolidation case with Norfolk Southern, but peers flag competition loss and gateway risk. Union Pacific noted that it is talking to several Class I carriers behind the scenes, potentially paving the way for some concessions. The Surface Transportation Board is streamlining environmental permitting and is committed to overhauling switching rules.
American Chemistry Council Applauds STB Action On Reciprocal Switching
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– This week, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) released a statement supporting the Surface Transportation Board’s recent proposal to promote reciprocal switching.
WMATA: Broken Third Rail Near New Carrollton
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is addressing a third rail power issue on the Orange Line.
City of Palmdale Secures $2M for Grade Separation Project
PALMDALE, Calif. – The City of Palmdale announced it has received $2,000,000 in federal funds for a grade separation project.
TTC Operated By ENSCO –– Continuous Welded Rail: Managing Track Buckling and Stability
PUEBLO ––Seasonal transitions, rather than peak temperatures alone, are critical periods for CWR risk management and inspection planning. Railway Track & Structures, March 2026. Article by Radim Bruzek, Research and Development Manager, TTC, ENSCO, Inc. Pueblo, Colo.
Gateway Development Commission Releases Construction Update
NEWARK/NEW YORK –– The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) has fully resumed construction of the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP). Workers have returned to all construction sites impacted by the pause, and all construction activities that were suspended started again.
BNSF Completes Grade Separation Project in New Mexico
JARALES, N.M. – BNSF worked with the New Mexico Department of Transportation to eliminate a crossing in Jarales, New Mexico.
Union Pacific Restores Nebraska Rail Bridge
LINCOLN, Neb. – Union Pacific engineering crews are finished restoring a freight rail bridge located in downtown Lincoln.
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