North Carolina Continues Focus on Commuter Rail
CHARLOTTE — As North Carolina continues to lead southeastern states in the provision of Amtrak and other rail service, Charlotte is looking to add a commuter line.
$893MM Awarded for East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project
LOS ANGELES – The USDOT’s grant will go toward construction on the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project, which seeks to create connections with local and regional transit services.
MxV Rail’s 2024 Annual University Days
PUEBLO, Colo. – MxV Rail hosted its 2024 Annual University Days this past August at the Pueblo Convention Center and MxV Rail’s Pueblo Plex test facility.
Enhancing Rail Integrity: Expansion of the Rail Flaw Library at the Transportation Technology Center
PUEBLO, Colo. – Expanding the RF-LOAD to enhance rail safety. From Alejandro Alvarez Reyes, Senior Rail Research Engineer, ENSCO, Inc., Pueblo, CO;
Megan Brice, Rail Integrity Program Manager, Federal Railroad Administration;
Robert Wilson, Track Research Engineer, Federal Railroad Administration.
Ontario Breaks Ground on Three Ontario Line Stations
TORONTO – The Ontario Government has broken ground on three Ontario Line stations: King-Bathurst, Queen-Spadina, and Moss Park Stations.
NRC Chairman’s Column: Leave Your Election Headache Behind
ATLANTA –– From the September 2024 RT&S –– Does this election season have you down? Are you tired of the divisive chatter and ads? Do you find it exhausting to tiptoe around or even avoid political discussions with friends, family, and business associates? You’re not alone! I’m right there with you.
Pie-IX Railway Bridge Project Begins
MONTREAL – Structural work has begun on the Pie-IX rail bridge rehabilitation project. The project is scheduled for December 2025.
Underrepresentation of WOC in Railroad Engineering: Research Review at Women in Rail 2024
In this not-to-be-missed session at the Women in Rail 2024 conference, presented by Railway Age and RT&S, illuminating new research on the underrepresentation of women of color in railroad engineering will be
RailPulse Launches Signature Railcar Telematics Platform
CARY, N.C. — PR Newswire reported that RailPulse, formed by a coalition of rail industry leaders, announced this week the launch of its new technology infrastructure that provides near real-time data and insights across the North American freight railcar fleet. The platform leverages GPS and other telematics technologies to monitor the location, condition and health of railcars, aiming to enhance safety, efficiency and visibility for rail shippers, railroads and railcar owners.
ICC Approves Rail Safety Upgrade in McHenry County
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has approved the installation of automatic warning devices at a grade crossing near Solon Mills in McHenry County.
voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak LLC Acquires Unitrac Railroad Materials’ Assets
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The acquisition of Unitrac Railroad Materials’ assets allows voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak to enhance its special trackwork manufacturing.
City Officials Approve Letter of No Objection for Sioux City Rail Bridge Rebuild
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – After two controlled blasts of the collapsed rail bridge in August, the city council has taken steps to begin its replacement.
Short Line Safety Institute Welcomes John Angel To Board of Directors
WASHINGTON –– The Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) is pleased to announce that John Angel, Vice President, Compliance and Training, Genesee & Wyoming Railroad Services, Inc., has joined its Board of Directors.
TriMet Celebrates Completion of A Better Red Project
PORTLAND, Ore. – The TriMet’s A Better Red Project was finished on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. The project worked to improve light rail reliability and extend the MAX Red line into Hillsboro.
Port of Long Beach Spends More Than $55MM on Small Businesses
LONG BEACH, Calif. – The Port of Long Beach gives an update on its small business spending.
MBTA Works on Red Line; Removes Six Speed Restrictions
BOSTON – From August 19th to August 26th, crews continued work on the MBTA’s Red Line and were able to remove six speed restrictions as a result.
Railway Track & Structures September 2024 Issue Now Online
ATLANTA – The digital edition of Railway Track & Structures’ September 2024 issue is now available online.
PRT Will Reopen Red Line on September 1st
PITTSBURGH – Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) will resume service on its Red Line on September 1st after a summer of construction.
WMATA Reopens Four Red Line Stations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On September 1, 2024, four stations will reopen on WMATA’s Red Line. Construction continues at Silver Spring for the MTA Purple Line.
Rep. Graves Tours Omaha Track Facility in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Omaha Track hosted U.S. House of Representatives Member Sam Graves (MO-06) for a tour of its facility in Kansas City.