Bells & Whistles—Dispute with town could force LIRR to build temp bridge
The top news stories RT&S was following this week.
MBTA completes Green Line D Branch track and signal replacement project
The MBTA announced the completion of the Green Line D Branch Track and Signal Replacement Project, enhancing safety, reliability, and resilience.
FRA deputy chief visits Los Angeles and Long Beach ports
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Deputy Administrator Amit Bose visited the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach on December 8, 2021 to discuss recent progress in tackling supply chain issues through collaborative efforts among the Ports, FRA, and rail carriers.
Snow sheds keep traffic moving on BNSF
For railroads operating in the northern parts of the United States and in Canada, winter snows always present a challenge. BNSF keeps trains moving with snowsheds in particular locations.
Utility pole placement could result in an unexpected temporary rail bridge on LIRR project
The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) was not planning on this first with its Third Track Expansion Project.
Amtrak OIG says agency may be missing chances to broadly communicate potential risks on Pacific Surfliner route
Amtrak met regulatory obligations in response to bluff failures along its Pacific Surfliner route, but it could improve its awareness of potential operational risks by participating in ongoing discussions with regional stakeholders, an Amtrak Office of Inspector General report released Wednesday found.
Metrolinx selects Bechtel as delivery partner for Ontario Line
Metrolinx has selected Bechtel as the delivery partner for its Ontario Line. Sub-vendors will be Bantrel Co. and Comtech Group Inc.
HART will resolve electricity problems with special equipment
HART trains can have a negative impact on the Honolulu power grid.
Developing story: SEPTA trolley collides with CSX freight train
A SEPTA trolley and CSX freight train collided outside of Philadelphia this morning.
Project Connect may close Austin’s Drag to car/bus traffic
The Drag in Austin, Texas, might be a strip for just light-rail cars to show off their speed.
Illinois officials vow to hold BNSF responsible for flooding
Cicero and Cook County, Ill., officials want BNSF to be held accountable for flooding problems for residents as a result of concrete resurfacing of the Class 1’s properties.
Yonge North Subway Extension route has been refined according to Metrolinx CEO
Metrolinx president and CEO, Phil Verster, explains how input from communities has shaped design improvements to the northern section of the route.
Less than a month to nominate your rail bridge project for IBC award
The International Bridge Conference will once again honor a railroad bridge project during its awards night, which will happen during the conference June 17-20, 2022, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.
MARTA receives $285.7 million ARP grant
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced a $285.7 million award of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) in Atlanta, Georgia.
Read the December digital issue of RT&S
The December issue of RT&S features a story on how some railroads fought wildfires this past summer.
Altamont Corridor Express extension in Calif. receives second environmental clearance
The Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) extension project in California just received a significant stamp of approval.
Upcoming construction to affect Lakeshore East weekend GO train service
Important construction work is happening this weekend (Dec. 10-12) on the Lakeshore East Line.
Federal Railroad Administration announces availability of $198 million for intercity passenger rail projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Federal-State Partnership for State of Good Repair Grant Program (Partnership Program).
Jim Morrison, P.E., P.Eng., joins STV as vice president, engineering chief for tunneling and geotechnical engineering
Jim Morrison, P.E., P.Eng., has joined STV as a vice president and engineering chief for tunneling and geotechnical engineering. In this role, Morrison will serve as a project lead and senior advisor on projects with geotechnical and tunneling elements.
Georgia Ports Authority announces expedited TEU capacity increase
At the Georgia Ports Authority Board meeting Monday, Executive Director Griff Lynch detailed actions that will expedite the completion of 1.6 million twenty-foot equivalent container units in annual capacity.