SKOL Works With KDOT on Two Crossings in Kansas
CHEROKEE, Kan. – South Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad (SKOL) replaced crossings over two highways with a new style that it hopes will hold up better than before.
Tropical Storm Chantal Beats Up Norfolk Southern But Leaves CSX Alone
ATLANTA –– While Tropical Storm Chantal did not develop into a hurricane, Norfolk Southern was significantly impacted by the storm, but CSX suffered no damage.
The Importance of Rolling Stock Health to Track Health
PUEBLO, Colo. – From the July 2025 issue of Railway Track and Structures, ENSCO’s Matthew Dick writes about managing wheel forces through proper maintenance of rolling stock.
KB Signaling Reaches Installation Milestone of its EC6 Track Circuit
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. – KB Signaling announced its Electro Code™ (EC6™) track circuit has sold and installed more than 800 VTI-2E™ modules throughout North America.
New York & Atlantic Railway Invests $1.7M in Interchange Project
NEW YORK CITY – In a newsletter from Anacostia Rail Holdings, New York & Atlantic Railway (NYA) details a $1.7 million interchange investment.
Shortly After Announcing Acquisition of Evident’s Inspection Technology Division, Wabtec Announces Acquisition of Frauscher Sensor Technology Group
PITTSBURGH –– Less than a week after announcing the acquisition of Evident’s Inspection Technlogy Division, Wabtec this week announced the company’s acquisition of Frauscher Sensor Technology Group.
SEPTA Trolley Tunnel Closes July 11 – August 11 for Trolley Tunnel Blitz
PHILADELPHIA – From July 11 to August 11, SEPTA will close the trolley tunnel as part of the 2025 Trolley Tunnel Blitz. This is the thirteenth consecutive year SEPTA has held the Blitz.
CSX Removes and Lowers 3,400 Feet of Flooring at Howard Street Tunnel
BALTIMORE – CSX is working on the Howard Street Tunnel in Baltimore where it has removed and lowered 3,400 feet of flooring.
Skanska JV, VPRA Sign Contract to Build Long Bridge North in Washington, D.C.
Skanska, in a joint venture with FlatironDragados, announced on July 7 that it has signed a $658 million contract with the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) to build the Long Bridge North project in Washington,
Jason Seidl, TD Cowen: Class I Service, Growth and the Final Consolidation Round – RAIL GROUP ON AIR
Without volume and market share growth, the Class I’s may be at risk—or be forced to look at merging. Investors continue to await the next leg of Class I railroad earnings growth. While
Power Behind the Rails: RT&S 2025 Women in Rail Engineering
ATLANTA – Celebrating fourteen dedicated women in rail engineering, these winners make the fourth annual list for this award.
Met Council Launches Blue Line Extension Video Series
MINNEAPOLIS – The Metropolitan Council will launch a video series that seeks to explain the Blue Line Extension project as it moves through the design and engineering process.
VTA Receives $100MM for BART Silicon Valley Phase II
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority announced it has been awarded $100 million in state grants for BART Silicon Valley Phase II.
MnDOT Seeking Applicants for Minnesota Highway Freight Program
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation is seeking applicants for its Minnesota Highway Freight Program funding.
Railway Track and Structures July 2025 Issue Now Online
ATLANTA – The July 2025 issue of Railway Track and Structures is now available to read online.
New Report: Amtrak Can More Effectively Ensure It Awards Contracts In Its Best Interest
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Amtrak has opportunities to better ensure contracts that it awards are in its best interest, an Amtrak Office of Inspector General Report released today found.
STB Chairman Patrick Fuchs – RAIL GROUP ON AIR
Drawn from our 2025 Rail Insights conference, this edition of Railway Age’s podcast series features Surface Transportation Board Chair Patrick Fuchs in conversation with Editor-in Chief William C. Vantuono. Now in his second five-year
How It’s Built: Hudson River Ground Stabilization Cofferdam
NEW YORK –– If you’ve looked out at the Hudson River recently, you may have wondered what that big, metal rectangle in the middle of it is. It’s the cofferdam enclosing the Hudson River Ground Stabilization (HRGS) Project work area – a key part of the Hudson Tunnel Project. (All images courtesy of Gateway Development Commission).
Wabtec Finalizes Acquisition of Evident’s Inspection Technologies Division
PITTSBURGH –– Wabtec Corporation announced [this week] that it completed the acquisition of Evident’s Inspection Technologies division (Inspection Technologies), formerly part of the Scientific Solutions Division of Olympus Corporation, a global leader in Non-Destructive Testing, Remote Visual Inspection and Analytical Instruments solutions for mission critical assets.
Mike Roney Receives the 2025 Worth Award
KANSAS CITY, Mo. –– Wheel Rail Seminars named Mike Roney, Principal of Iron Mustache Consulting, and retired General Manager, Track and Structures and Chief Engineer with Canadian Pacific, the recipient of the 2025 Worth Award.