BNSF Plans Two Controlled Rail Bridge Demolitions
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – BNSF plans to complete two controlled blasts of a collapsed rail bridge that crosses the Big Sioux River.
How Union Pacific Discovers, Predicts, and Resolves Track Defects
OMAHA ––(From Railway Age, August 2024 issue). With more than 32,000 miles of track covering 23 states in the western two-thirds of the U.S., those charged with inspecting and maintaining track at Union Pacific (UP) have their work cut out for them.
Norfolk Southern Names Anil Bhatt Chief Information and Digital Officer
ATLANTA — PR NewsWire reports that Norfolk Southern is elevating the power of technology and innovation to drive its transformative, balanced strategy as it brings onboard Anil Bhatt, a technology leader recognized for pioneering cutting-edge solutions to advance and shape the direction of enterprises.
Classon AV Station Accessibility Project Breaks Ground
BROOKLYN – The $57 million project includes a complete station renewal that will add three elevators, widen the mezzanine space, refurbish seven staircases, and install four new turnstiles.
CTA Expected to Receive $764MM in First Year for RLE Project
CHICAGO – The CTA announced it is expected to receive $764 million in 2025, which is an increase of $396 million in funding.
Watco to Operate North Bergen Transload For The New York, Susquehanna, and Western Railway Corporation
NORTH BERGEN, N.J. –– Watco has started operating a new transload facility for the New York, Susquehanna, and Western Railway Corporation (NYSW) in North Bergen, New Jersey.
Holland’s New President: Chris Vazzana
CRETE, Ill. – The engineering-based company has announced a new president, Chris Vazzana, will take over after its current president, Jordan Wolf, retires in January 2025.
CSX Monitors Infrastructure Amid Tropical Storm Debby
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – CSX is monitoring its infrastructure as tropical storm Debby moves up the east coast.
$5B Committed to Silicon Valley BART Extension Project’s Final Phase
SAN FRANCISCO – The FTA has committed a grant totaling more than $5 billion for the final phase of the Silicon Valley BART Extension project.
Discuss Impacts of Rail Tech at Women in Rail 2024
Technology is always in flux, but the Railway Age/RT&S Women in Rail Conference will keep you in the know when it comes to the latest innovations pushing our industry forward. Explore AI and machine learning benefits,
Rail Yard Pollution Target of New Southern California Rule
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. –– A Southern California Air Quality regulatory agency has issued a new rule targeting locomotive emissions generated in rail yards.
U.S. Senator Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Oversight of Railroad Bridge Safety
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Last week, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-Pa.) introduced legislation called the Rail Bridge Safety and Transparency Act to strengthen oversight of railroad bridge safety.
WMSC Issues Safety Audit of WMATA’s RWP Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Washington Metrorail Safety Commission issued a safety audit of WMATA’s Metrorail Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) Program.
OC Transpo’s Michael Morgan Resigning This Fall
Transit Services general manager Renee Amilcar wrote in a memo that Michael Morgan will remain with OC Transpo until the fall “to ensure a smooth transition,” according to a report in CTVNews. In
TTC To Perform Preventative Maintenance on Lines 1 and 2
TORONTO – The TTC will have preventative maintenance work take place on sections of Lines 1 and 2 to repair minor track issues.
MBTA Completes Red Line Track Work; Removes Nine Speed Restrictions
BOSTON – MBTA’s progress has allowed it to remove nine speed restrictions on its Red Line.
Norfolk Southern To Make Strategic Investments In Alabama
ATLANTA — Norfolk Southern announced this week that it is making significant capacity improvements that will enhance a critical rail corridor, and open additional opportunities for statewide business and economic growth
Hudson Tunnel Project Ramping Up
The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) has awarded an initial tunnel boring contract and issued a Notice to Proceed on the first heavy construction phase of the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP), one of
CSX Supports New Planned Flyover for Rail Crossing in Massachusetts
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Funding has been made available for the construction of a flyover for a CSX rail crossing in Massachusetts.
Digi, Cylus Collaborate on Rail Cybersecurity
HOPKINS, Minn. ––Digi International, a provider of IoT (Internet of Things) connectivity products and services, on Aug. 1 announced a collaboration with Cylus to integrate the company’s CylusOne cybersecurity solution into the Digi TX64 5G Rail celluar router solution, “delivering an unprecedented level of cyber protection for rail networks worldwide.”