If residents in the Seattle area want light-rail projects to be executed a little quicker they may have to be faster on the draw with their pocketbook.
A shutdown of Canadian Pacific (CP) train operations began March 20, following an ongoing dispute between the Class I railroad and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC). However, on Day 2, the parties remain at the bargaining table.
RailWorks Corp., one of North America’s leading rail infrastructure solutions provider, and L.K. Comstock National Transit will be rehabilitating and upgrading a key part of Minneapolis’ busy transit network.
The top news stories RT&S was following this week.
Despite new designs released for the second phase of the $10 billion REM de L’Est light-rail project in Montreal, a new delay could mean a late start in terms of construction.
As part of its commitment to extend contracting opportunities to the communities it serves, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) hosted a virtual meeting for local small businesses and disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs).
Excavation is almost done for the brand-new Finch West light rail transit (LRT) station at Keele Street and Finch Avenue West in Toronto’s northwest end.
You can now nominate your project for consideration of this year’s RT&S Top Projects list.
RT&S Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson digs deeper into a rail fence controversy in Del Mar, Calif.
With more than 30 years advising industry leaders, Chip Knowlton has joined HDR as infrastructure consulting business transformation director.
The Port of Corpus Christi and Watco have announced the signing of a ten-year contract for Watco to become the operator of the short line railroad servicing the Port of Corpus Christi.
Regarding the Bismarck-Mandan Rail Bridge, BNSF is no longer playing around.
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced the substantial completion of the $87.4 million Lechmere Viaduct Rehabilitation Project.
Canadian National has joined Canadian Pacific, Wabtec, and Kansas City Southern in donating to help Ukranian victims of the horrific war in their country.
The Victoria County Navigation District announced the Texas Logistics Center at the Port of Victoria (TXLC).
The city of Charleston, S.C., wants to eliminate some at-grade rail crossings, and is ready to put up some serious money to do so.
The Southwest light-rail project in Minneapolis has caught the eyes of many the last few months.
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) hosted this week its Annual Research Review for more than 325 railroad professionals from around the world to learn about progress made under the industry-sponsored Strategic Research Initiatives (SRI) program.
Operating in the plains and deserts of the United States, BNSF and other western railroads often confront extremely high winds, with some so powerful that they can blow a standing train on its side. In this post, BNSF discusses how these winds behave and how the railroad leverages technology to enable train crews to avoid them.
The California High-Speed Rail Authority’s Spring 2022 Construction Update highlights the progress being made on the nation’s first high-speed rail project.
