BNSF Railway announces 2021 economic development results
BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) reported investments from customers served by the freight rail provider in 2021 totaled approximately $1.5 billion.
U.S. DOT announces $2.2 billion in grants to support essential transit service jobs nationwide
The Federal Transit Administration continues to support the daily operations of public transportation agencies.
NS derailment cripples Amtrak weekend service on Northeast Corridor
A Norfolk Southern train derailment over the weekend had Amtrak cancelling trips.
HDR to perform feasibility study for ‘catalyst’ rail project
San Juan County, N.M., has selected HDR to perform a feasibility study for the Four Corners Freight Rail project.
All this time North Dakota may be owner of rail bridge at center of tug-o-war
Another player has entered the game involving the preservation or destruction of the Bismarck-Mandan Rail Bridge—the state of North Dakota.
Watch: Crews remove second span of Merchants Bridge
Crews have been working to remove the second truss of the Merchants Bridge in St. Louis.
Watch: Union Pacific develops vegetation management technology
Developed by the railroad’s own employees, the new spraying technology boosts its ability to manage vegetation while translating to more efficiency for Union Pacific’s entire 23-state network.
Report: Former Amtrak engineer found not guilty in 2015 derailment
Ex-Amtrak engineer Brandon Bostian was acquitted on March 4 of all charges related to the May 12, 2015 derailment of Northeast Regional Train 188 in Philadelphia that killed eight and injured more than 200.
Snowplow operators: BNSF’s winter warriors
Although it’s already March, and signs of spring are showing in some parts of the country, the railroads serving the western United States and Canada will battle snow for at least the next month. Here is a profile of how BNSF tackles the job.
Bells & Whistles—Is a change in contract method ruining a contractor financially?
The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending March 4.
Port Authority to offer 14 options for transit to LaGuardia; unpopular one remains on the table
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is sticking with an unpopular option for light rail to and from LaGuardia Airport.
Caltrain reduces weekday service to expedite electrification construction
To accommodate Caltrain electrification construction work, temporary service changes in the weekday morning and late afternoon schedules (5:30-9 am and 3:30-7 pm) will be in effect.
Illinois investing in rail improvements
The Illinois Commerce Commission announced a couple of upcoming grade crossing protection projects in the state.
Is a change in contracts the reason behind financial hardship for Canadian light-rail builder?
COVID, inflation, and supply chain issues have tripled down on productivity for builder SNC-Lavelin.
Ohio rail bridge closes after rocks fall from structure
Rocks falling from a railroad bridge in downtown Amherst, Ohio, had train service paused for further inspection on March 2.
Koppers announces new leadership appointments
Koppers Holdings Inc., announced two new leadership appointments to support the company’s long-term strategy to grow shareholder value detailed at its Investor Day event held in September 2021.
Construction work moves forward in Guelph as part of expanding GO Train service on the Kitchener Line
To provide the much anticipated two-way, all-day service to the communities on the Kitchener Line, upgrades and improvements are well underway.
One week to nominate for RT&S 10 under 40
The deadline to nominate an engineer for the 2022 RT&S 10 under 40 program is March 9.
Watch: Holland celebrates fifty years of mobile flash-butt welding
Holland is proud to celebrate 50 years of providing mobile flash-butt welding services and equipment around the world.
BNSF releases plan for 2022 capital investments
BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) announced its 2022 capital investment plan of $3.55 billion.