MBTA’s Kendall/MIT Outbound Station Entrance Opens
BOSTON – Starting April 20, 2026, the outbound Kendall/MIT headhouse will be open for service.
FTA Issues ‘Transit Worker Fatigue’ Safety Bulletin
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has published Safety Bulletin 26-01: Transit Worker Fatigue, with recommendations to transit agencies on how they can improve safety for workers and the public.
NTSB Releases Final Report on R.J. Corman Railway Group Conductor Injury
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– The National Transportation Safety Board recently released its final report regarding an incident involving an R.J. Corman Railway Group Conductor who received a serious injury during work activity.
Michael Baker International Launches Titan
PITTSBURGH – Michael Baker International launched Titan, an enterprise AI platform.
Railway Track and Structures Welcomes Dr. Riley Edwards to Editorial Board
ATLANTA –– Dr. Riley Edwards, Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Rail Transportation and Engineering Center has joined the Railway Track and Structures Editorial Board.
China Increases Express Freight Trains
CHINA –– New timetable from April 10 adds 148 freight services each day.
A Couple of Days on the Road
HARRISBURG, Pa. –– Whatever your viewpoint on the proposed UP+NS merger, you have to admit this is an interesting train.
Tunneling Begins on Ontario Line
TORONTO – The Ontario government has started tunneling the Ontario Line.
Repairs to Rhinecliff, N.Y. Amtrak Station Halted by Trump Administration
RHINEBECK, N.Y. –– This week, the Trump administration halted funding for repairs underway at the Rhinecliff Amtrak station.
Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority Receives Proposals for Pomona to Claremont Extension
POMONA, Calif. – Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority received proposals from four contractor teams for “Construction Manager at Risk” for the 2.3-mile extension from Pomona to Claremont.
Saudi Arabian Railways Extends Service Network
SAUDI ARABIA –– Five new logistics corridors are offering improved freight transport from Arabian Gulf ports.
Rail Shippers Raise Concerns About Middle East Conflict (UPDATED 4/15)
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) and the Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) have filed separate letters with the Surface Transportation Board (STB) that respectively request all six Class I CEOs
Pro-Iranian Threat Actor Claims Responsibility for Cyber Attack on Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
LOS ANGELES –– A pro-Iranian threat actor called Ababil of Minab claims responsibility for a recent cyberattack on the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA).
Canadian Infrastructure Bank Supports Montreal Port Authority Expansion With $1.6 Billion Loan
CONTRECOEUR, Canada –– The Montreal Port Authority is undertaking Canada’s largest east coast port expansion thanks to a $1.6 billion loan from the Canadian Infrastructure Bank.
CSX Shares Day in the Life of a Track Supervisor
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – CSX shared a day in the life of one of its track supervisors in its Florida Division.
Amtrak OIG: Agency Needs Better Data Governance to Achieve State of Good Repair –– News and Commentary
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– The Amtrak Office of Inspector General last week released a report on data and data governance shortcomings around the agency’s State of Good Repair efforts.
California High-Speed Rail Authority Completes Underpass Project
FRESNO, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority completed the Cesar Chavez Boulevard underpass grade separation project located close to the future Fresno Station.
Derailment Mitigation at Switches and Turnouts: Three Perspectives
A lot of derailments happen at switches and turnouts. Many are low-speed, low-energy derailments that happen in yards and sidings. But they’re still costly and disruptive. Evaluating and optimizing wheel/rail contact conditions
Rail Break Identified Before Fatal Spanish Accident
SPAIN –– Preliminary investigations have found that the fractured rail, which caused the derailment, was identified 22 hours before the accident at Adamuz in January.
Watch: SEPTA Cuts Ribbon at New Ardmore Station
ARDMORE, Pa. – SEPTA gathered April 10 to celebrate the opening of the new Ardmore Station on the Paoli/Thorndale Regional Rail Line.