The October issue of RT&S is now online
The October issue of RT&S features stories on the L.A. Purple Line Extension project and how canines are used to clear sensitive areas surrounding rail projects.
LIRR Third Track project finishes $100 million under budget
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrated completion of the Long Island Rail Road’s historic Third Track project on time and under budget on Oct. 3.
Orange and Red Line improvements are going to cost another $1B
MBTA officials have announced that another $1 billion will be needed to complete repairs on the agency’s Orange and Red lines.
BNSF production gang boosts network efficiency in Minnesota
In BNSF’s latest edition of Rail Talk, the focus is on the accomplishments of a production gang in Minnesota that completed important track work just before the beginning of harvest season traffic.
Sound Transit eliminates two routes for Everett Link Extension
The choices for a proposed Sound Transit light rail line are being reduced.
GoTriangle light rail project to be broken down into phases making it more susceptible to inflation
Instead of biting off more than they can chew, officials have decided to cut a light rail line into smaller pieces.
151-car CN train derails, but cause still unknown
A 151-car-long Canadian National train derailed just outside Detroit on Sept. 29.
MBTA readies public for yard expansion project
As part of the MBTA’s Capital Programs, the Capital Transformation team will hold a virtual pre-construction public meeting on Thursday, Oct. 13, at 6 p.m. to discuss work to be completed at Codman Yard.
HDR will do final track design, engineering services on CREATE project
The CREATE partners are pleased to announce Union Pacific has selected HDR to provide final track design and engineering services for the Union Pacific-led portion of the 80th Street Junction Replacements (EW2) project, a major component of CREATE’s 75th Street Corridor Improvement Project.
Caltrain and Palo Alto differ on how to address San Francisquito Bridge
Caltrain has determined that the San Francisquito Bridge, built in 1902 and which supports trains moving between Menlo Park and Palo Alto, is nearing the end of its service life and needs to be replaced.
S.D. short line rail projects receive federal funding
On Dec. 1, 2021, the U. S. DOT’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) published a Notice of Funding Opportunity on the availability of Special Transportation Circumstance (STC) program funding.
Calgary’s Green Line achieves critical project milestone
The Green Line Board has approved the release of the Request for Proposals (RFP) to select a proponent to design, construct, and finance Phase 1 from Shepard to Eau Claire of the Green Line LRT.
Brightline prepares for Hurricane Ian
As Hurricane Ian begins to hammer Florida, Brightline has taken precautionary measures to ensure the safety of its operation and passengers.
Too much talking? ATP board member questions money spent on communications for Project Connect
The current talk surrounding Austin’s Project Connect is the amount it is going to take to establish a consistent buzz with the community.
Tropical storm causes ground shift, prompting Metrolink to secure area around San Clemente track even more
With the southern California coast continuing to wither away there continues to be an effort to save the railroad.
Delta Southern to be acquired by Patriot Rail
The short line network Patriot Rail announced that it has reached an agreement to purchase Delta Southern Railroad, Inc.
Jim Florio, 1937-2022
James J. Florio, the former Governor of New Jersey and eight-term congressman who was the principal author of the 1980 Staggers Rail Act that partially deregulated the industry, died Sept. 25. He was 85.
The end is near for what was once prominent coal rail track in Cedar Falls, Iowa
With the glory days now history, Cedar Falls officials are now planning an un-ceremonial end to rail track that runs through the downtown area.
Another delay on Eglinton Crosstown LRT project has officials wondering when line will finally be complete
Word problems usually come with multiple choice answers, but in the case of Toronto’s Eglinton Crosstown LRT project, the only option appears to be of the fill-in-the-blank variety.
Land purchases for King of Prussia line approved by SEPTA board
The SEPTA board has approved the purchase of land for the King of Prussia line project.