Illinois Commerce Commission commits $3 million for highway-rail crossing safety improvements
The Illinois Commerce Commission has made a major investment in the improvement of 11 grade crossings in the state.
MTA project announcements and updates
The New York City region’s Metropolitan Transit Authority has kicked off several projects recently in order to maintain their infrastructure in a state of good repair and to add some new service. Here are three of the rail projects the agency is working on.
Houston, Harris County to sue Union Pacific over contaminated site
The city of Houston and Harris County, Texas, are planning on suing Union Pacific over a site that they are calling “contaminated” in the city’s Fifth Ward.
N.Y., N.J. are in step with each other regarding Gateway Project
A baby step is better than a crawl.
Port news in Benton, Wash., and Kiln, Miss.
Port news that will strengthen intermodal rail and help the supply chain has been reported around the country.
MBTA crews finish Green Line B Branch work, shift to C Branch
As part of the MBTA’s Capital Programs, the Capital Transformation team has completed the 12-day closure on the Green Line B Branch, accomplishing infrastructure work that will improve safety and reliability on the line.
BNSF suffers coal train derailment
A BNSF coal train derailed last week.
Jacksonville Port Authority and Trailer Bridge reach agreement that will strengthen trade with Puerto Rico
The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) Board of Directors unanimously approved a long-term, $62 million agreement with Blount Island terminal operator Trailer Bridge.
Relocation project for Del Mar tracks receives first major dose of funding
The tracks running along the Del Mar bluffs in California are one step closer from being several steps away from the eroding coastline.
Bells & Whistles—Is high-speed rail back on in Texas after critical court victory?
The top news stories RT&S was covering the week ending July 1.
MxV Rail and the Global Center of Rail Excellence enter knowledge sharing agreement
MxV Rail (formerly TTCI) and the UK’s Global Center of Rail Excellence (GCRE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together to advance rail technology and innovation worldwide.
Red Line Ashmont Branch and Mattapan Line improvement work to take place July 16
The news wire has been filled with reports about transit systems substituting bus service for rail service so that repair, replacement, and upgrades can be completed on rail transit lines. The MBTA has announced another project where buses will replace trains while work is being done.
High-speed rail in Calif. will finally receive $4.2B, but future funding is murky
It’s always good to have someone of authority holding the money bag.
VRE to contribute millions to advance transforming rail in Virginia
The Virginia Railway Express (VRE), having successfully closed a public bond sale on June 28, will make a significant financial contribution to the Transforming Rail in Virginia (TRV) program.
U.S. DOT announces over $573 million in funding for new grade crossing elimination program
The U.S. Department of Transportation issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) announcing more than $573 million in available grant funding this year alone for the Railroad Crossing Elimination Program.
Two cities still have sticking points about Blue Line extension
In an attempt to ease the tension of the proposed Blue Line extension light rail route approved by the Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County (Minn.) Board, stakeholders went on a bus tour on June 29.
Watch: Georgia train derailment could take a while to clean up
Crews were cleaning up the site of a CSX derailment in Ware County, Ga., on June 30, and according to the Class 1 company the effort could take a while.
Rail Group On Air: 2022 RT&S Top Projects, Part 1
RT&S takes a closer look at the Mid-Coast Corridor Projects in San Diego, Calif. The endeavor was on this year’s RT&S Top Projects list.
MBTA will improve signal and control systems over next several months
MBTA will be working on the railroad this summer.
Canadian National to invest more than $110 million in rail network in Minn., Miss.
Canadian National continues to announce rail maintenance plans for its network.