Miller Ingenuity to supply Koppers with new ZoneGuard yard protection system
Miller Ingenuity was selected to supply their patent pending ZoneGuard yard protection system for use at Koppers Somerville, Texas plant.
Parking garage is putting maglev train project in the D.C. area in a bad spot
Opposition for a high-speed maglev train line in the Washington D.C./Baltimore area is beginning to stack up.
MTA Announces Completion of Third Avenue Bridge Renewal Project in Mt. Vernon
MTA has completed the Third Avenue bridge renewal project in Mt. Vernon.
Ring Road track relocation could soon be officially back on
The process of Ring Road in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, becoming a clear road when it comes to railroad tracks has been a long one.
The Eglinton Crosstown LRT is going green
Transit riders don’t typically see a lot of green along their routes. Metrolinx is trying to change that as told in this story by Katherine Abraham, Metrolinx Community Relations Specialist.
Things looking up for Washington, D.C. Metro? New report says they are
Metro has released a report on progress it has made over the past three years, after it received a significant infusion of dedicated funding.
Senate approves infrastructure bill, which moves to the House to … sit
The Senate passed a roughly $1 trillion infrastructure bill by a 69-30 count. The legislation now moves on to the House, where it could sit for months.
Watco partnering in development of global logistics hub
Under a $124 million development plan, a significant portion of the Ardmore Industrial Airpark will become an international, state-of-the-art multimodal logistics facility.
Ondas Acquires American Robotics
Ondas Holdings Inc. (Ondas), a developer of proprietary, software-based wireless broadband technology, has acquired American Robotics, Inc.
Senate ready for final vote on infrastructure bill even if it does add billions to national debt
Human infrastructure might get in the way of transportation infrastructure.
Watch: Calif. high-speed rail construction active everywhere during summer
The California High-Speed Rail Authority’s August 2021 Construction Update highlights the progress being made on the nation’s first high-speed rail project.
MARTA and Ga. DOT lock horns over alleged safety violations
MARTA, GDOT, and OSHA are all involved in a brawl over MARTA’s safety culture.
Ford truck toughness no match for train derailment
First came the semiconductor chip shortage, which has been following by the Great Ford Truck Derailment of 2021.
N.C. DOT awards short line railroad grants for infrastructure improvement
Short line railroads in North Carolina are about to get a financial shot in the arm for infrastructure improvements.
Sound Transit approves Affordable Schedule at a cost to riders
The Sound Transit board approved the Affordable Schedule on Aug. 5, but it will only cost the public access to new light-rail lines as a number of projects now face a delay.
Caltrain: grade-separated East 25th Avenue reopens
The grade separated crossing at East 25th Avenue in San Mateo has been reopened to all modes of traffic.
Federal infrastructure bill to increase overall spending on MARTA capital improvement projects
The US Senate’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill increases Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funding for MARTA and other transit agencies by 65 percent over previous levels and includes important policy changes that will positively impact transit expansion in the metro Atlanta region.
Just for fun: Big Boy returns in 2021 with 10-State tour
Union Pacific’s beloved steam locomotive No. 4014 is returning to the rails Aug. 5 for a five-week tour that includes public display events in five major cities, along with brief whistle-stops in more than 90 other communities.
Will visual inspection of track diminish over time? CN and CSX want to find out
Two notices in the Federal Register last week announce that Canadian National and CSX both petitioned the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) in July for the extension of previous approval that allows both railroads to temporarily suspend some visual track inspections.
MTA announces major promotions in leadership ranks at New York City Transit
Acting MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber recently announced his intention to appoint Craig Cipriano as the next Interim President of New York City Transit. Additionally, current Interim President Sarah Feinberg has promoted Demetrius Crichlow to serve as Senior Vice President of NYCT’s Department of Subways.