Rail installation nearly complete on Eglinton Crosstown LRT project
The Eglinton Crosstown light-rail transit (LRT) project has seen significant completion of the rail needed across the line.
Netflix refuses to binge post; Metrolinx tells content provider to back off regarding Eglinton Crosstown project
So is this Netflix and battle? The streaming giant recently went after the Eglinton Crosstown LRT project in Toronto.
Heaven sent from Washington? Sound Transit receives key funding for two projects
Sound Transit will be receiving some much needed federal funding for the Lynnwood Link and Federal Way Extension light-rail projects.
What started the fire near Lytton, British Columbia?
The cause of the wildfire in Lytton, British Columbia is now under investigation.
Canadian government tells CP and CN to shut down operations near Lytton for 48 hours
CP and CN operations must shut down near Lytton for 48 hours.
Judge orders continued operation of UP car shop
Union Pacific and the courts continue to spar over Palestine car repair shop.
Fancy technology for preventing wildfires? None needed here!
No firefighting technology handy? Hire some goats!
Canadian community devastated by wildfire – CN and CP offer support
A Canadian community, Canadian Pacific and Canadian National are dealing with a mess.
SEPTA Trolley Tunnel to close for 2021 Trolley Tunnel Blitz, July 9-26
SEPTA crews will work around-the-clock for 17 days, tackling critical track and power maintenance, station upgrades, and intensive cleaning as part of the 2021 Trolley Tunnel Blitz.
Bipartisan infrastructure deal negotiations are hot and heavy in the Senate
The July/August Senate session will focus on a bipartisan infrastructure bill that Democrats hope to pass in the fall.
Union Pacific taking it on the chin from Mother Nature
Whether it’s climate change or a string of bad luck, Union Pacific is getting hammered at several points along its lines.
Metra to temporarily close West Hinsdale station for grade crossing replacement
Metra is replacing a grade crossing on the BNSF line.
Brightline West acquires site for Las Vegas station
Brightline West is moving forward with land acquisition.
L.B. Foster offering single-source friction management for shortline markets
L.B. Foster now offers single-source friction management services for shortline and industrial rail markets.
Canadian Pacific suffers derailment on Friday, resulting in liquid asphalt leak
A Canadian Pacific train derailed last Friday.
CSX slapped by OSHA for whistleblower retaliation
CSX fired a worker in 2019 for reporting safety concerns. OSHA took CSX to the wood shed.
Bells & Whistles—House passes infrastructure bill to put pressure on the Senate
Transportation Secretary says it is time for Gateway Project work, but N.Y. Gov. Cuomo says there are other needs BNSF moves forward with plans to demolish rail bridge over Skagit River House
RT&S July issue is now available online and features first-ever Women in Railroad Engineering list
The July issue of RT&S features the first-ever RT&S Women in Railroad Engineering list.
Rail bridge pushed into place on LIRR Expansion Project
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Construction & Development recently pushed the first of two bridges into place on Willis Avenue under the Oyster Bay branch.
House passes infrastructure bill and shows love for rail construction and development
The House created some timely celebratory fireworks right before the July 4 weekend by passing a $760 billion transportation and water bill on July 1.