Railway Track and Structures February 2026 Issue Now Online
ATLANTA – The February 2026 issue of RT&S is available digitally.
Governor Hochul Announces MTA Record Capital Commitments in 2025
NEW YORK –– Governor Kathy Hochul last week announed that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) made a record amount of capital commitments in 2025.
Loram Announces Key Leadership Appointments
HAMEL, Minn. –– Loram recently announced several leadership appointments, which were effective January 1, 2026.
ORDC Awards Two Rail Rehab Grants
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) on Jan. 27 reported approving rail infrastructure project grants for Watco subsidiary Ann Arbor Railroad and AluChem of Jackson Inc., as well as funding for Ohio Operation Lifesaver.
NTSB Determines Probable Cause for BNSF M/w Employee Fatality
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released the final report for its investigation of the Nov. 4, 2024, accident involving a BNSF maintenance-of-way (m/w) employee who was fatally struck by a BNSF freight train while driving a welding truck across a highway/rail grade crossing near New Rockford, N.Dak.
HTP Work Stoppage on the Way?
NEWARK, N.J. – Construction on the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), a key component of the Gateway Program, will “pause if disbursements of federal funds do not resume in the coming days,” the Gateway Development Commission (GDC) reported
BNSF’s 2026 Capital Investment Plan: $3.6 Billion
FORT WORTH, Texas — BNSF today announced a $3.6 billion capital investment plan for 2026.
Tri-Rail Facing Possibility of Fare Increase
PALM BEACH, Fla. –– The continuing story of transit agencies running low on funding has a new chapter in South Florida.
Sustainability as a Business Imperative, with Norfolk Southern Chief Sustainability Officer Josh Raglin – RAIL GROUP ON AIR PODCAST
Despite headlines signaling a sustainability pullback, the reality is more nuanced: Many companies are quietly doubling down, investing more strategically than ever before. Norfolk Southern Chief Sustainability Officer Josh Raglin has been closely watching
CSX, BNSF, Norfolk Southern Issue Winter Weather Service Advisories
ATLANTA –– With a massive winter storm that is expected to bring rain, sleet, snow, and ice to much of the nation over the next few days, CSX, BNSF, and Norfolk Southern have issued severe weather service advisories.
Metra Operating Reduced Schedules Today, Friday, Jan. 23, Due to Severe Cold
CHICAGO –– Metra announded this week that reduced schedules will be in place today (Fri., Jan. 23) in preparation for sever cold.
Portland & Western Train Derails in Oregon, Damages Trestle
TOLEDO, Ore. – A Portland & Western Railroad train derailed January 21 in Toledo, Oregon.
NCDOT’s Rail Division Invests $16.3MM
RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina Department of Transportation’s Rail Division announced a $16.3 million investment into its rail infrastructure.
Polycorp Acquires Iron Horse Engineering Co.
NEW YORK CITY – Polycorp, a manufacturer of engineered elastomer solutions, announced it has acquired Iron Horse Engineering Company.
PennDOT Invests $53MM in 30 Rail Improvement Projects
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced a $53 million investment toward 30 rail projects.
Michael Mangione Appointed HNTB’s Leader of the New York Office
NEW YORK – HNTB has named Michael Mangione, senior vice president, as the firm’s New York office leader. Mangione brings more than 30 years of transportation industry experience and a proven track record of leadership to the role.
Amtrak’s B&P Tunnel Replacement Program Progresses
BALTIMORE – Amtrak recaps progress made on its B&P Tunnel Replacement Program.
NARSTCO Names Kristin Ward as General Manager, Announces Promotions
MIDLOTHIAN, Texas – NARSTCO has named Kristin Ward as General Manager, promoted Craig Smethie to Vice President of Operations, and promoted Zachary Matheny to Customer Service Manager.
STB Rejects UP-NS Merger Application as ‘Incomplete‘ – Railway Age Report
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– The Surface Transportation Board has rejected the first version of the UP+NS merger application.
CTDOT Office of Engineering Developing Plans for Bridge Replacements
STRATFORD, Conn. – The Connecticut Department of Transportation’s (CTDOT) Office of Engineering is developing plans to replace the Devon Rail Bridge.