UPDATED: With no one left in charge, is high-speed rail dead in Texas?
Executives are ghosting high-speed rail in the state of Texas.
NTSB continues pushing for rail worker safety
In the last 25 years, nearly 500 railroad workers have been killed while doing their jobs. Nearly 150,000 have been injured. The NTSB is trying to do something about it.
MARTA board approves fiscal 2023 budget
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Board of Directors adopted the Authority’s fiscal year 2023 operating and capital budgets.
Metro Blue Line Extension route recommendation is advanced
The Metro (Minneapolis/St. Paul) Blue Line Extension route recommendation passed an important milestone when the Corridor Management Committee voted to advance the recommended route.
MTA ready to start work on next phase of line reconstruction
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced the next phase of its Concourse Line Reconstruction along the lines in the Bronx will begin on Tuesday, July 5.
High-speed rail project in Calif. about to be ‘nearly 423 miles environmentally cleared’
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released the Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement for the approximately 43-mile San Francisco-to-San Jose project section in northern California.
Bells & Whistles—NTSB determines cause of Tempe train derailment
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Look: Second derailment in two weeks happens at UP Idaho rail yard
For the second time in as many weeks a train has derailed at a Union Pacific rail yard in Idaho.
BNSF Railway advances track efficiency improvements in San Bernardino
Traffic will flow more smoothly through BNSF’s San Bernardino intermodal facility.
NTSB determines cause of Union Pacific derailment in Tempe, Ariz.
The National Transportation Safety Board released its completed investigation report on a Union Pacific derailment that occurred nearly two years ago. The derailment cased a hazardous material release and fire.
Operation Lifesaver celebrates 50 years of rail safety education
Rail safety education is a necessity in Colorado and throughout the nation. Every 3 hours in the U.S., a person or vehicle is hit by a train.
Archaeologist’s exciting time on Maya Train project is all you need to know about how far it is from finish line
When it comes to making deadlines, it is not a good sign when an archaeologist on site is enjoying his or her time.
Valley Transportation Authority moves forward on Phase II extension project
The Valley Transportation Authority is moving forward on the BART Phase II extension.
Georgia to make short line routes sturdier behind pair of projects
A pair of Class 3 railroads in Georgia will be able to make some much-needed improvements to their rail lines.
June issue of RT&S is now online
The June issue of RT&S features the 2022 RT&S Top Projects list as well as a product overview on grade crossings.
Valley Metro’s work on light-rail requires bridge closure on June weekends
Valley Metro is working on a significant light-rail extension project.
Watch: SFMTA Muni Metro begins quarterly ‘Fix It!’ Weeks
A new quarterly effort to increase work time to accomplish necessary Muni Metro system maintenance in April 2022 was a resounding success.
Union Pacific and Metra announce major tie project to start on the UP-West Line
Union Pacific Railroad has announced that it will embark on a major tie project on the UP-West Line beginning Wednesday, June 8.
SANDAG set to replace 100+-year-old bridge as double-tracking project continues
The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) will use $8 million in federal funding to replace a timber bridge that was built back in 1917.
SEPTA announces upgrades to Fox Chase Regional Rail Line
SEPTA will begin a month-long project to enhance Regional Rail infrastructure as part of the Fox Chase Improvement Program.