NJ Transit commuter spends 90 minutes trapped on an empty train
This story sounds like something straight out of the Twilight Zone. On August 26, 2020 a woman boards the 7:56 a.m. NJ Transit commuter train in Woodbridge, N.J. for her daily journey
Brightline construction among first in the nation to use innovative box-jacking
When Brightline Trains embarks on jacking a precast concrete box under an Orlando roadway this month it will mark a historical accomplishment for the US construction industry. Brightline will be one of
NTSB: Operator presence control could have prevented fatal railway worker accident
The National Transportation Safety Board issued Railroad Accident Report 20/02 Thursday [August 27, 2020], detailing its investigation of the March 12, 2018, fatal injury of a CSX Transportation equipment operator near Wartrace,
Canadian National gives the Lion Electric Co. largest order to date
Canadian National and The Lion Electric Co. announced today that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for CN to acquire 50 zero-emission trucks by CN as part of its fleet of
Hudson Tunnel Project just got more expensive
The funding hole for the Hudson Tunnel Project appears to be much deeper than the tube itself, and there are no signs of it hitting rock bottom. The main highlight of the
Pennsylvania short-liner will use federal grant to upgrade aging line
Delmarva Central Railroad, Oakmont, Pa., is getting ready to receive a U.S. DOT grant to help out a track that is nearly 100 years old. The railroad is set to receive $18.8
Bells & Whistles—New details on Sound Transit hi-rail accident
Federal funding allocations announced for four transit infrastructure projects. More details emerge from Sound Transit hi-rail accident. FRA announces rail inspection technology rule to improve track safety. MBTA approves $403.5 million for
Pedestrian solution will be funded separately so VTA subway schedule is not impacted
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) will hear options for providing better pedestrian access to San Jose’s downtown BART station. The solution will be separate from the subway project, which is
More details emerge from Sound Transit hi-rail accident
New details are emerging about the accident that injured four workers on a Sound Transit project in Seattle. The project has been shut down for investigation purposes. Sound Transit says the ones
Federal Railroad Administration announces rail inspection technology rule to improve track safety
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today submitted to the Federal Register a final rule allowing railroads to use ultrasonic inspection technology, augmented with global positioning system (GPS) technology,
Read and watch: L.B. Foster announces Track Monitoring Suite
Innovative ways to support railway safety and keep trains moving are always top of mind. Manager of Technology Sales, Michael O’Connell, walks through our Total Track Monitoring suite of products. This 5-minute
Vossloh supplies rail fasteners for further sections of the new rail link of Etihad Rail
In the invitation to tender for Packages 2B and C as part of Stage 2 of the new railway construction project, Vossloh was again awarded the contract for the supply of rail
Start of Siemens Mobility’s Inspiro trains and automatic train control systems for Metro Sofia
Siemens Mobility’s modern Inspiro trains and Communications Based Train Control (CBTC) Trainguard MT (TGMT) systems [went] into passenger service today on Line 3 of the Sofia Metro. The trains and systems will
Rail tunnel project with aggressive schedule progressing well in Vermont
A tunnel project that will replace two bridges in Middlebury, Vt., is moving along smoothly. The project started on July 13 and is scheduled to be complete in late September. Tunnel construction
CHSRA releases revised NOP, NOI for L.A.-to-Anaheim high-speed rail project
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) issued a Revised Notice of Preparation (NOP) under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and a Revised Notice of Intent (NOI) under the National Environmental Policy
Federal funding allocations announced for four transit infrastructure projects
The Trump Administration today announced a total of $400 million in federal funding will be allocated by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to four transit infrastructure projects in
Total carloads still down but intermodal has a stronger week
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending August 22, 2020. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 514,914 carloads and intermodal units,
Moses Lake, Wash., ready to begin track upgrade and new track construction
Thou shall build and refurbish. Moses Lake, Wash., received some very good news this week when the Federal Railroad Administration approved a revised Northern Columbia Basin Railroad project and announced it will
Hi-rail accident at Sound Transit project injures four workers
A hi-rail vehicle working on a Sound Transit project in Seattle suddenly took off while on the tracks, resulting in four workers being hurt. The truck was traveling northbound in a tunnel
MBTA FMCB approves $403.5 million contract for South Coast Rail main line construction
[Yesterday] the MBTA’s Fiscal and Management Control Board approved a $403.5 million contract with SCR Constructors, a joint venture of The Middlesex Corporation and Tutor Perini, to build the New Bedford Main