R.J. Corman will invest in its Central Kentucky Lines
R.J. Corman Railroad Co. was awarded a Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant by the U.S. DOT that will benefit the company’s Central Kentucky Lines.
Alberta’s grade crossing network waving a red flag
There are plenty of flashing lights when it comes to Alberta’s railroad grade crossings.
NCTD, Coastal Commission far from being partners when it comes to Del Mar bluff work
It doesn’t look like the North County Transit District is interested in a trade. However, the agency might be the odd man out in what appears to be a two-way deal.
Amtrak advances Northeast Corridor improvements
Amtrak is making necessary infrastructure improvements between Washington D.C. and New York as part of a larger effort to improve the railroad, bring it to a state of good repair and to enhance the overall customer experience.
MTA to begin final phase of critical track replacement work in Queens next month
MTA announced that crews will begin the final phase of a multi-phase project, replacing approximately 2.4 miles of track on the J and Z lines between the 121 St and Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer stations in Queens.
Bells & Whistles—Metrolinx contractor used push box during rail construction
The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending June 3.
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.