Amtrak Moves Forward To Find Delivery Partner for Dallas/Houston HSR Project
HOUSTON – Amtrak has moved forward with plans for a high-speed rail line between Dallas and Houston as it launches a procurement process for a Delivery Partner.
Portal North Bridge’s Third Arch In Place
KEARNY, N.J. – Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner and NJ TRANSIT President and CEO Kris Kolluri visited the Portal North Bridge to highlight the third arch’s delivery.
NRHS, Railway Age, RT&S Announce Third Annual Outstanding Railroad Historic Preservation Award
The National Railway Historical Society has kicked off its third annual recognition of a railroad’s historic preservation efforts. NRHS is again partnering with Railway Age and Railway Track & Structures to present the Outstanding Railroad Historic
RT&S Virtual Conference –– Crossties & Fasteners –– Coming On April 10, 2025
ATLANTA –– The first RT&S Virtual Conference of 2025 will focus on crossties and fasteners. We’ll have two presenters, each subject matter experts.
BNSF Coal Train Derails in Montana
MILES CITY, Mont. –– BNSF and the Custer County Fire Chief reported the derailment of a loaded coal train west of Miles City at about 11:00 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24.
BNSF Completes Bridge Work in California
FENNER, Calif. – BNSF announced that it has worked to replace a 350-foot-long, double-track concrete beam bridge with new steel beams and track panels.
Report: Will Minnesota Shutter Northstar? –– From Railway Age
Northstar commuter rail service between Minneapolis and Big Lake, Minn., may be replaced by bus service, according to the Minnesota Star Tribune and other local media outlets. “MnDOT’s recent Twin Cities – St. Cloud-Fargo/Moorhead Corridor
Passenger Rail Station Coming to Hillsborough
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. – Amtrak, North Carolina Railroad, the state of North Carolina, and the town of Hillsborough are working together to build a new train station located between Gold Hill Way and Orange Grove Road.
WATCH: New Flushing Line Passageway at Grand Central Terminal Now Open
NEW YORK CITY – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has finished a new passageway and staircase to the Flushing Line platform as well as widened staircases at Grand Central Terminal.
Cordel Expands LiDAR Contract With G&W
U.K. – Cordel Group PLC (Cordel), the U.K.-based Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform for transport corridor analytics, on Feb. 24 announced a contract expansion with Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W), which includes an increase from the July 10, 2024, original contract’s 900 track miles to 2,000 miles, as well as the addition of a second Cordel Rugged LiDAR capture system for G&W’s American Regional railroads.
PATH Hoboken Station Reopens After 25 Days of Work (UPDATED 3/4)
HOBOKEN, N.J. – PATH Hoboken Station has reopened following a 25-day closure to allow for renovation.
PUCO Approves Rail Crossing Upgrade in Hamilton County
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) approved safety upgrades at a rail crossing in Hamilton County.
SFMTA Begins Water Mitigation Work in Central Subway Tunnel Feb. 26th
SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) announced its Central Subway will be closed from February 26th to March 14th to allow for water mitigation work.
MxV Rail Announces 30th Annual AAR Research Review Keynote Speaker: Erik Gotlund
PUEBLO, Colo. – MxV Rail announced Erik Gotlund from TTX will be the Keynote Speaker for the 30th Annual AAR Research Review.
Former Amtrak Vice President and PTSI Advisor Brian Rosenwald Has Died
CHICAGO –– Brian Rosenwald, who was instrumental in upgrading Amtrak’s Coast Starlight, has died at 72.
Norfolk Southern Affirms Continuing Support of Employees and Communities In Wake of Severe Weather
ATLANTA –– Norfolk Southern this week provided an update on restoration and support of its infrastructure, employees, and the communities in which it operates that were impacted by the severe storms of last week.
Keolis Names Paul D’Alessio as Vice President and General Manager for Valley Metro Operations
BOSTON – Keolis North America (Keolis) [this week] announced that Paul D’Alessio has joined the company as vice president and general manager of Keolis’ Valley Metro operations in the East Valley (Tempe and Mesa).
Hitachi Energy Awarded ‘Truck Diversion’ Grant from Virginia DRPT — From Railway Age
SOUTH BOSTON, Va. –– Hitachi Energy will receive a $175,000 grant to support the rehabilitation of 1,000 feet of track at its South Boston facility in Halifax County, Va., through the Virginia Department of
Metra Approves $8.69M Contract for 115th St/Morgan Park Station Rehabilitation
CHICAGO – Metra announced its Board of Directors approved a $8.69 million contract to renovate its 115th Street/Morgan Park Station on its Rock Island Line.
SacRT Breaks Ground on Dos Rios Light Rail Station
SACRAMENTO – SacRT celebrated the groundbreaking of the future Dos Rios Light Rail Station on its Blue Line.