Options for new I-5 bridge now call for light rail, which killed the project in 2013
Portland light rail was the reason why plans for a new I-5 bridge connecting the state of Washington and Oregon failed years ago.
Friday fun: BNSF paints former Santa Fe locomotive 5704 in bicentennial colors
America celebrated the 1976 bicentennial in many ways. The railroad industry celebrated in a big way by painting locomotives in bicentennial schemes.
Watch: Final Federal Environmental Impact Statement released on Port of Long Beach
The U.S. Maritime Administration has issued a Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Record of Decision, approving the planned Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility, a Port of Long Beach project designed to enhance the flow of cargo by rail.
Rail Group On Air: Grand Slam tunnel project still taking its swings
Railway Track & Structures Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson talks with AmeriStarRail’s Scott Spencer about the potential of the Grand Slam rail tunnel project.
BNSF, FRA automated track inspection dispute in federal court
This piece by Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William Vantuono appeared in the magazine’s news feed on Thursday, April 21. This court case addresses a very important issue, so we are reproducing it here. DCL
Greater Golden Horseshoe will receive more train horsepower in the future
Ontario’s Greater Golden Horseshoe will be saddled up for more passenger rail service in the future.
Federal funds will be delivered to California light-rail project, which will cost billions
The East San Fernando Valley light-rail project in California has received some federal funding.
Wabtec to acquire Trimble’s Beena Vision business to extend its digital rail inspection portfolio
Beena Vision, a longtime provider of wayside inspection equipment, has been acquired by Wabtec.
NRC and REMSA member A&K Railroad Materials hosts U.S. Rep. Davids on tour of manufacturing facility
On April 19, NRC and REMSA member company A&K Railroad Materials hosted Representative Sharice Davids (D- 3rd District) today on a tour its facility in Kansas City, Kan., which manufactures track components for the railway industry.
Metra bridge showing severe decay will be repaired; 11 more spans also in the plan
Chicago’s Metra is responding to concerns that some rail bridges in the area are showing signs of dangerous decay.
Sound Transit Link light rail to single track late night at Roosevelt, U District and UW Stations
Starting April 19, Link light rail trains will be single tracking at the Roosevelt, U District and UW Stations from 11 p.m. until end of service for rail maintenance work.
Metro celebrates completion of track work for Regional Connector project
Reaching a major construction milestone for the Regional Connector project, Metro has officially completed construction of all the track work, guideway systems and station platform areas for the Grand Av/Bunker Hill Station, paving the way for train and systems testing.
Tired of failed grants, officials try to set up new funding formula for rail bridge replacement in Calif.
The collapse of the First Street railroad bridge in San Bernardino County, Calif., would be catastrophic, and just over the last few months two incidents have flirted with that possibility.
Metro Council changes route of Blue Line extension
After years of failed negotiations with a Class 1 company, Metro Council has come up with a route for its Blue Line extension that the Minnesota agency believes will be a bigger success.
Watch: ‘Big Boy No. 4014’ returns to the tracks to celebrate 160 years of Union Pacific
Union Pacific’s famed Big Boy No. 4014 is set to return to the tracks this summer for its “West Coast Steam Tour.”
Headwall construction begins for Scarborough Subway Extension
Heads up – construction for an important part of the Scarborough Subway Extension, called a headwall, is now underway. Keep reading to find out why this work is so critical for the tunnelling that will start soon.
U.S. DOT to loan $1.76 billion to Purple Line Light Rail Transit Project in Maryland
After navigating some choppy air during the past several years, the Maryland Purple Line project received a much-needed boost from the U.S. DOT.
SFMTA to hold ‘Fix It! Week’
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency has initiated “Fix It! Week” to catch up on track and equipment maintenance.
Lease of dormant Tennessee Pass Line still very much alive
Plans to revive a dormant rail line between Pueblo, Colo., and Dotsero, Colo., are still alive, but what version it will be is in question.
Residents get first look at portion of Project Connect Orange Line
A virtual discussion was held to unveil how a portion of the Orange Line of Project Connect in Austin, Texas, would look like.