Was It Just My Imagination?
The Value of Riding Trains & Talking With Crews Hi-rail and walking inspections and automated track geometry testing — the traditional means of track inspection — provide a wealth of actionable information.
CSX Asks To Use Trip Optimizer Feature To Stop And Start A Train; Union Objects
JACKSONVILLE –– While locomotive and train operation matters are not within the usual purview of RT&S coverage, this story is the latest example of management and labor disagreement when it comes to the implementation of technology, which is an issue most railroaders must address at some point.
Historic N.C. Rail Line May Be Rebuilt After Helene
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – While there is no exact timeline for the repairs, Norfolk Southern has reportedly told the North Carolina Department of Transportation the line between Asheville and Old Fort will be rebuilt.
Rail Safety Progress Confirmed by FRA Data
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– The Association of American Railroads reported this week that the Federal Railroad Administration has released 2024 data that rail transportation is becoming even safer.
Engineering Perspectives: A Firm Look
ATLANTA – From the March 2025 issue of Railway Track & Structures, this feature is a deep dive into what North America engineering firms are looking at in 2025.
Watco Will Acquire Great Lakes Central Railroad
PITTSBURG, Kan. –– Watco this week announced that it is acquiring the Great Lakes Central Railroad (GLC).
SANDAG Moves Proposed Realignment Alternatives Into Environmental Document Process
SAN DIEGO – SANDAG Board will move its proposed rail realignment alternatives for the San Diego LOSSAN Rail Realignment project forward into an environmental review process.
DART Removing Center Crosswalks From 7 LRT Stations
DALLAS – Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will remove the center crosswalk at seven LRT station platforms in order to improve safety.
DavRail Inc. Partners With Affective Rail & Plant
FORT WORTH, Texas – DavRail Inc. announces its partnership with Affective Rail & Plant allows DavRail the distribution rights to Affective Rail & Plant’s rail handling and logistics equipment in North and South America.
Audit Reveals Financial Losses, Lack of Inspection Documentation at MBTA and Use of Confidentiality Language by Keolis
Boston — [This week], State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s Office released an audit report of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority – Keolis Contract, reviewing the period from June 1, 2020 through December 31, 2023.
Michael Naatz Named Chief Operating Officer at Anacostia Rail Holdings
CHICAGO — Anacostia Rail Holdings (ARH) this week announced the appointment of Michael Naatz as its Chief Operating Officer.
Watco: 2024 Infrastructure Investments
PITTSBURG, Kan. – Watco detailed its infrastructure improvements throughout 2024.
Norfolk Southern Achieves Milestone with Digital Train Inspection Portal
ATLANTA ––Norfolk Southern (NS) achieves a milestone with its Digital Train Inspection Portal.
Oregon Legislators Consider 4% Tax On New Tires To Fund Public Transit, Rail, and Wildlife Crossings
SALEM, Ore. –– The Oregon Legislature is considering a 4% tax on the sale of new tires throughout the state to fund wildlife crossings, public transit, and rail.
CHSRA Releases 2025 Project Update
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released a project update for 2025.
RT&S Virtual Conference –– Crossties & Fasteners –– April 10, 2025 –– Conference Preview #1
ATLANTA –– As we reported last week, our Virtual Conference focused on Crossties & Fasteners will be held on Thursday, April 10 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Railway Track & Structures March Issue Now Available Online
ATLANTA – The March issue of Railway Track & Structures is now available online.
Alabama Port Authority, CSX Break Ground on Inland Port
MONTGOMERY, Ala. ––The Alabama Port Authority and CSX on Feb. 27 kicked off construction of the Montgomery Intermodal Container Transfer Facility (ICTF), which is expected to be operational by 2027.
BNSF Begins Repairing Bridge That Collapsed in June 2024
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – BNSF will begin repairing a rail bridge that collapsed last summer in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
AECOM Selected To Advance Phase 2 Final Design of East San Fernando Valley LRT Project
LOS ANGELES – AECOM was selected to advance the final design of Phase 2 of the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project.