Repair work begins on BART’s traction power cables between El Cerrito Plaza and El Cerrito del Norte stations
BART has been working on its planned rebuilding program, but an electrical line failure has expanded the scope of the work.
RT&S September issue now available online
The September issue of RT&S features our 2021 Engineer of the Year Justin Meyer from Canadian Pacific and our 2021 Product and Innovation Showcase.
BNSF says a second track will be built in Edmonds, Wash., but details are lacking
BNSF is now confirming it will build a second line of tracks in Edmonds, Wash., in 2023.
GO expansion progress along the Barrie Line well on its way
Metrolinx News has posted a story written by Rosie Hales, Metrolinx senior communications advisor, with files from Teresa Ko, Metrolinx senior communications advisor, about GO expansion progress.
N.Y. Gov. Hochul announces completion of all Long Island Rail Road expansion project’s eight railroad crossing eliminations
Governor Kathy Hochul last week announced the reopening of Willis Avenue in downtown Mineola, unveiling a roadway that passes underneath two new railroad bridges.
Texas Central CEO is not optimistic construction will start in six months
During a recent interview the CEO of the Texas Central high-speed rail project did not shed much light on progress. Instead, there appears to be some fog developing.
Two CN locomotives collide in Ontario, tearing up tracks
Investigators are trying to figure out what happened when two trains collided in Prescott, Ontario, on Sept. 2.
Look: Railroad tracks left hanging in mid air after heavy rains on East Coast
A hole-in-one in golf is usually an once-in-a-lifetime event. So is a sinkhole that leaves railroad tracks suspended in mid air.
MTA Metro-North Railroad announces post-Ida service restorations on Harlem and New Haven Lines for Sept. 3
Following up on yesterday’s story about heavy rain and flooding in the northeast and New York City, MTA has announced some service restorations on Metro-North.
High-Speed Rail celebrates 6,000 construction jobs while helping train for the future
In celebration of Labor Day, the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) today announced it has crossed another milestone with 6,000 construction jobs created to date across 119 miles of active construction in the Central Valley.
Greater Cleveland RTA awards rail grinding project management contract to Advanced Rail Management
Advanced Rail Management has been awarded a rail grinding project management contract.
What was left of Hurricane Ida walloped northeast rail service
Heavy rains left from Hurrican Ida walloped New York City and most of the northeast last night.
Two signal structures installed on Metrolinx transit network in Toronto
PNR RailWorks installed two large signal bridge structures, spanning nine tracks each, and a cantilever structure on a critical piece of Metrolinx transit network in Toronto.
Sagging rail bridge in N.Y. leads to a call to ‘blitz’ all spans in the state
Officials in Dutchess County, N.Y., are wondering about the safety of a CSX rail bridge, and one is insisting the state do immediate inspections on all rail spans.
CSX back in the woodshed with OSHA
CSX is back in the woodshed with OSHA for firing two employees reporting safety violations.
Skanska will build new road grade separation in Industry, Calif., for $96 million
Skanska has signed a contract with the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments to serve as the contractor for the Fullerton Road Grade Separation Project in City of Industry, Southern California.
MTA prepares rail infrastructure for heavy rainfall
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has issued an update on preparations for heavy rainfall expected throughout the region.
Researchers creating early flood warning system along Hudson Bay Railway
The Hudson Bay Railway provides a critical lifeline to Northern Manitoba, one that is severely impacted by global warming.
RTA names new Executive Director
The Railway Tie Association (RTA) Executive Committee has named Nathan (Nate) Irby, Ph.D., as the association’s next Executive Director.
Caltrans releases latest draft plan for rail improvements; high-speed rail is a high priority
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has released its latest draft plan for highway and rail improvements that will more safely, efficiently, and sustainably move people and goods between different regions in the state.