Canadian National train collides with hot air balloon
While a subject like this is not within our normal purview of coverage, the unusual nature of it is worth reporting.
Watch: L.A. Metro breaks ground on new rail bridge in Santa Fe Springs to enhance safety and improve traffic flow
Metro announced that it has broken ground on a project that will finally build a bridge for freight and passenger trains over the busy intersection of Rosecrans and Marquardt avenues in Santa Fe Springs.
While parts for safety system sit in Germany, FTA’s safety probe of MBTA’s safety management continues; another accident on June 1
While investigators are on-site trying to figure out what caused a crash on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s Green Line on June 1, the company behind the installation of a new safety package was explaining why parts are thousands of miles away in Germany.
Watch: Bridge Approach, Ep. 1—A close-up look at the U.S. rail bridge
In this first episode of Bridge Approach, RT&S Media Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson takes a look at a rail bridge in South Elgin, Ill.
Reaching 75% design completion, Green Line’s D Branch closer to being fully accessible
MBTA’s Green Line D Branch is well on it’s way to being completely accessible.
Canadian Minister of Transport announces new measures to improve track conditions
The Government of Canada is continuing to move ahead with concrete actions which improve railway track safety to better protect those living and working near Canada’s rail corridors.
Brightline’s Tampa rail line receives a burst of funding
Florida officials announced that the central Florida region has received a grant award of up to $15,875,000 in federal funding from the U.S. DOT’s Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Grant Program.
Sound Transit Link riders to see reduction in rail frequency until early 2023 – payoff is improved rail service
Sound Transit Link riders are in for some choppy air over the next few months.
Two forklifts and a wheel loader are doing heavy lifting for Sound Transit’s carbon-reduction strategy
For Skanska USA, three is a far cry from 250, but what the contractor is doing in Seattle deserves a major shout out.
Kansas, Indiana soak up CRISI money for critical rail improvements
States continue to announce the arrival of federal money for railroad track upgrades.
Maryland’s Purple Line project is getting ready to make more noise
The long pause is going to be followed up by a constant press of the play button.
Remote track fastener monitoring test begins in Japan
Kawasaki Track Technologies announced testing of remote track fastener monitoring technology in Japan.
Ottawa committee changes design to Stage 3 LRT project to avoid townhome demo
Ottawa’s Stage 3 light rail transit project is not even out of the box yet and it is already increasing in value.
With Pittsburgh approval, Norfolk Southern is a go for double-stacking bridge modifications
The main piece of a settlement between the city of Pittsburgh and Norfolk Southern now must be approved by the city council, and that could come as early as May 31.
MBTA board approves capital investment plan for fiscal years 2023-2027
The MTBA board has approved a new capital investment plan.
Verona System construction for the Hazel McCallion LRT is a first on Canadian soil
Metrolinx is using a new construction method for the Hazel McCallion LRT.
Bells & Whistles—Residents want Metra, tracks to keep a safer distance
The top news stories RT&S reported on the week ending May 27.
Connecticut announces arrival of electric trains on Shore Line East
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced that effective Tuesday, May 24, 2022, electric trains will begin running on Shore Line East (SLE).
Short lines to benefit from round of federal grants
A bundle of Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) awards have been announced to help short line companies maintain their lines.
Watch: Improvements in MBTA Orange Line rail yard to be completed a year ahead of schedule
Substitution of bus service for Orange Line light-rail service will enable rail yard to be completed ahead of schedule.