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.
CBFA Showcases Rail Market Solutions at Railway Interchange
INDIANAPOLIS – Companhia Brasileira de Ferro e Aço (CBFA) was awarded the AAR-M1003 international certification by the AAR and will be at Railway Interchange in booth 3742.
Pandrol’s Fastening Systems for Grand Paris Express
PARIS – Pandrol was awarded a contract with Alstom in 2023 to supply its rail systems for Paris region’s metro line 18.
REMSA Innovation Theater: Substructure Investigation and Tie Testing Methodology from Sol Solution
INDIANAPOLIS – On Wednesday, May 21st, Sol Solution gave a presentation in the REMSA Innovation Theatre, Booth 2000, at Railway Interchange in Indianapolis.
RBMN Earns NRHS-Railway Age-RT&S Historic Preservation Award
The National Railway Historical Society, Railway Age and Railway Track & Structures have awarded Reading Blue Mountain & Northern (RBMN) their third annual Historic Preservation Award, which recognizes and honors a North American common-carrier railroad for a historically significant preservation
REMSA Innovation Theater: ERCI at Railway Interchange
INDIANAPOLIS – At Railway Interchange 2025, Guido Ancarani from ERCI gave a presentation in the REMSA Innovation Theater on its research, development, and innovation programs.
DavRail: Mud Spot Remediation Completed in Record Time
FORT WORTH, Texas – DavRail showcases its Center Lift Technique in a mud spot remediation project.
Union Pacific Details its Rockfall Mitigation Efforts
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. – Union Pacific’s Inside Track focuses on the efforts of its rockfall mitigation teams.
Government of Ontario Introduces Shortline Tax Credit, RAC Releases Statement of Support
ONTARIO – The Government of Ontario and Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy introduced a tax credit for shortlines in Ontario.
‘Torrential Rainfall’ Affects Service in CSX Subdivisions
CUMBERLAND, Md. – Severe weather on Tuesday, May 13th led to shipment delays for CSX across Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
Historic Lancaster Station Receiving Upgrades and Repairs
LANCASTER, Pa. – Amtrak gave an update on improvements being made at Lancaster Station in Pennsylvania.
Wheel Rail Interface Conference 2025 To Be Held in Kansas City, Mo.
ATLANTA –– It has been our pleasure to be the presenting sponsor of the Heavy Haul portion of the Wheel-Rail Interaction Conference for the past two years.
$157MM Secured for Springfield Rail Improvements Project
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has fully obligated $157,126,494 from the FRA CRISI grant program for the final segment of the Springfield (Ill.) Rail Improvements Project, allowing construction to move forward. The announcement