Norfolk Southern Receives $8.4M to Double Length of Passing Track
ATLANTA – For a Norfolk Southern line between Macon and Atlanta, the Class I receives a $8.4 million grant from the Georgia Department of Transportation.
Smart Rocks, Smart Tamper: Investigating the Mechanics of Ballast Tamping
ATLANTA – Railway Track & Structures, April 2024 Issue: There are many forces that work to deteriorate track geometry over time. These forces don’t begin and end at the wheel/rail interface; they are transmitted to the vehicles and their components and into the track structure and its components. On ballasted track, ballast absorbs these forces, and its maintenance is critical to preserving and correcting several types of track geometry defects.
MTA Welcomes Riders and Announces Restored F and M Train Service
NEW YORK CITY – MTA Construction and Development President Jamie Torres-Springer welcomed riders back to regular service for the F and M Trains in Manhattan and Queens.
Federal Grant Awarded to NJ TRANSIT to Develop Artificial Intelligence System for Grade Crossing Safety
NEWARK, N.J. –– NJ TRANSIT has been awarded a federal grant to work with Rutgers University’s Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) to implement AI-powered safety systems on light rail vehicles at grade crossings.
FRA Issues Final Rule on Train Crew Size
WASHINGTON – Today, The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) issued a final rule requiring two crew members on nearly all freight and passenger trains.
SANDAG’s Draft Budget for FY2025 Includes Del Mar Bluffs Stabilization
DEL MAR, Calif. – A draft budget was approved by SANDAG and includes details about stabilizing the Del Mar Bluffs and a rail realignment plan.
‘Foster’ing Connections
ATLANTA – Railway Track & Structures, April 2024 Issue: A sit-down interview with L.B. Foster CEO John Kasel
CHSRA Recognizes 16 Graduates of Central Valley Training Center
FRESNO, Calif. – California High-Speed Rail Authority recognizes the 12th cohort of the pre-apprenticeship program at the Central Valley Training Center.
Engineering Excellence: RT&S 10 Under 40
ATLANTA – Railway Track & Structures, April 2024 Issue: RT&S recognizes 10 individuals under 40 years old for their contributions to rail engineering.
RTD Selects Krische Construction, Inc. and Triunity, Inc. for Downtown Rail Intersection Reconstruction Project
DENVER – The RTD Board of Directors approved two contracts for KCI and Triunity, Inc. for reconstruction and project management support.
2021 CP Derailment Caused by Undetected Rail Flaw
Winnipeg, MANITOBA – The TSB in Canada reported an undetected rail flaw led to a broken rail and subsequent derailment of a CP train back in October 2021.
Operation Lifesaver, Inc. Awards $200,000 for Crossing Safety Public Awareness Campaigns in 10 States
WASHINGTON –– Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI), in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), today announced $200,000 in competitive crossing safety awareness grants to Operation Lifesaver programs in 10 states.
April 2024 issue of RT&S Now Online
ATLANTA –– The April issue of RT&S is now on line.
$5.1B in Funding Available for Significant National Infrastructure Projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. DOT announces it is accepting applications for $5.1 billion in funding for Mega, INFRA, and Rural programs. The deadline is May 6, 2024.
FRA Issues NOFO For $2.4B in CRISI Grant Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On March 29, 2024, the FRA issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) in the Federal Register for CRISI grant funding.
Boosting Rail Safety and Efficiency: Pioneering Autonomous Inspections and Predictive Maintenance with ENSCO
In the rapidly evolving world of rail infrastructure management, a groundbreaking approach is revolutionizing safety and efficiency. ENSCO, a leader in inspection technologies and engineering solutions, is at the forefront of this transformation, leveraging autonomous data acquisition, advanced sensor technologies, and predictive analytics to redefine rail maintenance globally.
ACEC Recognizes BNSF for Engineering Honor Award; Needles Third Mainline in California
LOS ANGELES – The American Council of Engineering Companies recognized the Class I for its work on its Needles Third Mainline.
1955 To Now: Union Pacific Shares Photos of MoW Workers
OMAHA – The Class I shares three photos of Maintenance of Way workers from 1955 to today.
TriMet’s MAX Blue Line Disruption in April for Rail Crossing Upgrades
PORTLAND, Ore. – A section of Gresham’s MAX Blue Line will be closed for a week in April to allow for rail crossing upgrades.
WMATA Reopens Farragut North K Street Entrance After Escalator Replacements
WASHINGTON, D.C. – After expedited work, Metro crews replaced three escalators at Farragut North K Street entrance as part of a larger, ongoing replacement project.