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.
Appreciating Your History Will Enhance Your Future
From the January 2026 issue of RT&S. I confess that while I love to watch a good game on television, I also enjoy watching the History Channel. I appreciate history. Not the
Balfour Beatty Receives Top Honors from AGC of California for Caltrain Electrification Project
SAN FRANCISCO – Balfour Beatty receives several high distinctions from Associated General Contractors (AGC) of California for its involvement on the Caltrain Electrification project.
MTA Construction & Development Releases 2026 Strategic Plan
NEW YORK CITY – MTA Construction & Development has released its Year in Review and Strategic Plan. In it, C&D says it has generated $1.2 billion in savings in 2025.
Hudson Tunnel Project Construction Resumes
NEWARK/NEW YORK CITY – The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) announced construction on the Hudson Tunnel project will resume this week.
STV Completes Design of First Six TriMet Substation Replacements
PORTLAND, Ore. – STV announced it has completed designs for the first six traction power substations under TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project.
PUCO Approves Rail Crossing Upgrades in Muskingum County
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has approved rail crossing safety upgrades in Muskingum County.
Blizzard Conditions Necessitate Winter Maintenance Across Northeast
NEW YORK CITY – Metropolitan Transportation Authority, NJ Transit, and SEPTA have suspended services due to the severe winter weather.