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.
FRA and California resolve dispute over Cooperative Agreement
The FRA and California are ready to work together again toward the development of high-speed rail.
Caltrain board of directors approves operating and capital budgets, discusses plans to restore service
Caltrain’s Board of Directors approved its operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 at the rail agency’s monthly board meeting.
Union Pacific closing Palestine, Texas, car shop a few days early
Originally scheduled for June 14, Union Pacific has announced it will close car shop earlier.
Unusual rail movement at grade crossing leads to sinkhole discovery in Bethel, Conn.
When railroad tracks move the way they weren’t made to move, an investigation is necessary.
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo will not be able to sink his teeth into the MTA
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will not be the master puppeteer of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
June editorial: Rail projects and court room clashes
My everyday sneakers did not match my tie, but it went with my role playing in court.
Leadership changes at MTA; Sarah Feinberg nominated Board Chair
Several leadership changes have been made at the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).
Rail Security Alliance expresses concern about CRRC to U.S. Dept. of Defense
The Vice President of the Rail Security Alliance has written a letter to the U.S. Secretary of Defense.