Canadian National announces capex plans for lines in Ontario and Manitoba
Canadian National announced capital investments of C$350 million in Ontario and C$95 million in Manitoba.
Maryland’s money-pit rail tunnel set to be replaced
One of the nation’s worst rail bottlenecks will be uncorked in the coming years.
Brightline signal testing extended until Saturday, June 19, in West Palm Beach
Brightline signal testing is underway between Palm Beach County through West Palm Beach.
Rail Group On Air: Commuter Rail Coalition—The liability insurance crisis
Commuter Rail Coalition Vice Chair Mike Noland (South Shore Line) and Director of Government Affairs John Cline (Cline Strategic Consulting) discuss how the decidedly unsexy issue of excess liability insurance has become an existential threat to commuter railroads with Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono. They also share the innovative solution in need of bi-partisan support as it’s being shopped on Capitol Hill.
With Senate committee’s latest action, is there a chance a transportation bill is ironed out before August recess?
The Senate Commerce Committee has moved forward the Surface Transportation Investment Act, which dedicates $78 billion over five years for freight, rail safety programs, and trucking.
Maryland Board of Public Works grants $200 million for Purple Line work
RT&S has reported on the troubles of the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Purple Line several times over the past year. Recent news indicates there may be a glimmer of hope.
NTSB completes documentation of derailed tank cars
Even though this accident was caused by a derailment, we are stepping outside of our normal coverage zone by featuring this NTSB report on tank car structural integrity because it has received so much attention over the past few years. NTSB did not determine probable cause for the derailment and did not publish a brief or report.
Union Pacific’s closure of Palestine car shop – District Judge says not so fast . . .
The Palestine Herald-Press reports there is more drama surrounding the proposed closure of Union Pacific’s Palestine car shop.
Residents claim Norfolk Southern rail bridge has been dropping concrete chunks for years
Cleveland residents have not liked the look of a Norfolk Southern rail bridge for years, but recently the Class 1 railroad might have cringed at the site.
Railroad bridges are in the way of Cow Creek improvements in Kansas
Cow Creek in the city of Hutchinson, Kan., is in need of being “milked”, but railroad companies need to cooperate first.
Light-rail network not a sure thing in Hamilton, Ontario
Before officials take a final vote on a light-rail network in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, local MP Bob Bratina wants another vote of confidence.
High-speed rail is headed straight for a deathblow, but federal lawmakers could do something about it
Both the House and Senate agree that more federal funding needs to be devoted to high-speed rail in the next long-term infrastructure bill.
Wisconsin & Southern/Watco line to be extended in Wis.
Watco’s Wisconsin and Southern line has gained a new customer.
Nuria Fernandez confirmed administrator of the Federal Transit Administration
We now have a confirmed administrator of the Federal Transit Administration.
Lynnwood Link rising along Interstate 5
The Lynnwood Link extension is making good progress.
ASLRRA expresses strong support for U.S. Senate’s Surface Transportation Investment Act
ASLRRA is very enthusiastic about the Senate’s Surface Transportation Investment Act.
Key light-rail projects receive another dose of federal funding
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a total of $250 million in federal funding allocations to help communities across the country protect the jobs of workers involved in constructing transit projects, ensuring the continued advancement of those critical pieces of infrastructure, despite the impacts of COVID-19.
Curved section of Brightline construction in Fla. catches the eye
Brightline sure knows how to gain attention. Off of S.R. 528 near Canaveral Grove, Fla., sits a 600-ft-long, 30-ft-tall concrete tunnel tube that will be used later this year.
Bells & Whistles—A sinkhole and a sinking budget
Is the path to the passage of a major infrastructure bill already growing weeds? Sound Transit looks at later project completion dates to help temper affordability gap Unusual rail movement at grade
Kailash Lala joins HNTB’s Atlanta technology team
HNTB recently announced a new member of their Atlanta office team.