U.S. DOT FY 2026 Trump Budget Request Offers Good & Bad for Amtrak
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– The Trump Administration budget request for FY 2026 cuts funding for the NEC and increases funding for the national network.
Watco’s 2024 Safety Person of the Year: Alabama Southern Railroad’s Ian Price
BROOKWOOD, Ga. – The newly developed Safety Person of the Year award for 2024 was awarded to Ian Price of Alabama Southern Railroad, or ABS.
Calling All ‘Women in Rail Engineering’ Nominations! Deadline: June 6th
ATLANTA – RT&S’ Women in Rail Engineering nomination window is closing soon! Don’t delay; submit your nomination by June 6th.
Caltrain’s Tamien Station Service Suspended for Guadalupe Bridge Replacement Project
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Caltrain will suspend Tamien Station electric train service to allow for construction on the Guadalupe Bridge Replacement Project.
The 30th Annual AAR Research Review Celebrates Collaboration
Pueblo, Colo. –– The 30th Annual AAR Research review, hosted by MxV Rail from April 29 to May 1, 2025, brought together more than 300 attendees from around the world, including Class I and short line railroads, university students, and suppliers inspired by three days of learning, dialogue, and knowledge sharing in service of moving the industry forward.
Railway Track & Structures June 2025 Issue Now Available Online
ATLANTA – The June 2025 issue of Railway Track & Structures is now available to read as a digital edition.
PUCO Approves Rail Safety Upgrades Across Five Counties
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has approved upgrades in Coshocton, Franklin, Wyandot, Fayette, and Washington counties.
Passenger Service Will Resume Through South Orange County June 7th Following Emergency Work
SAN CLEMENTE – Passenger service is set to resume on June 7th through South Orange County.
Koppers Names Sullivan President and Chief Transformation Officer
PITTSBURGH – Koppers Holdings Inc. (Koppers) on May 29 announced the appointment of James A. Sullivan as President and Chief Transformation Officer, effective June 1, 2025.
Five MBTA Workers Charged With Falsifying Red Line Track Inspection Records
BOSTON – 5 MBTA workers, both current and former, have been charged with falsification of Red Line track inspection records.
East River Tunnel Rehabilitation Is Underway
NEW YORK CITY – Amtrak began its first long-term track outage for the East River Tunnel Rehabilitation Project.
SacRT to Suspend Green Line Service for Light Rail Station Construction
SACRAMENTO – The Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) will suspend light rail service on its Green Line beginning June 16th through summer 2026 to allow for major construction in the Railyards.
RTD Lifts Last Speed Restriction
DENVER – The Regional Transportation District (RTD) lifted the last of its 31 light rail speed restrictions located on a 400-foot southbound segment north of Southmoor Station.
Zephyr Rail Awarded Contract for Engineering and Design Services
ORANGE, Calif. – Zephyr Rail was awarded a contract by LOSSAN to provide preliminary engineering and design services for the Ortega Siding project.
TransLink’s Oakridge-41st Avenue Station Will Close Early for Seven Weeks of Upgrades
VANCOUVER, B.C. – TransLink will close the Oakridge-41st Avenue Station nightly for seven weeks to allow crews to make upgrades to the station.
MDOT MTA Purple Line Newsletter Released for May 2025
BALTIMORE – The MDOT MTA released the May 2025 Purple Line Newsletter that contains construction updates for Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties, a business spotlight, and grant opportunities.
394 ASLRRA Member Short Line Railroads Earn Jake Safety Awards
WASHINGTON, D.C. – American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) announced 394 short line railroads have earned Jake Safety Awards for 2024.
Selma Union Station Receives Waterproofing and Copper Roofing Improvements
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Western Specialty Contractor has finished improvements at the historic Selma Union Station.
TriMet To Begin Major Renovation on NE 82nd Ave MAX Station
PORTLAND, Ore. – TriMet will begin a major renovation project on its NE 82nd Ave MAX station starting in June.
CHSRA Completes Belmont Avenue and Central Avenue Grade Separation Projects
FRESNO, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority has completed the Belmont Avenue Grade Separation and Central Avenue Grade Separation Projects.