WASHINGTON, D.C. –– The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) last week announced that Michael Graham, the 45th member of the National Transportation Safety Board, was designated by President Trump to serve as NTSB vice chairman for a three-year term.
PHILADELPHIA – William Brooks, PE, joins Urban Engineers as Senior Vice President, Director of Strategic Operations.
ATLANTA –– Not Worth It?
Editor’s Notebook, April 2026, Railway Track and Structures
JAPAN –– Train name and logo finalised for fine dining service due to launch in March 2028.
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– The White House budget proposal for Fiscal 2027 calls for a decrease in Amtrak spending.
HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Office of Public-Private Partnerships (P3) is accepting proposals for transportation projects through April 30.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) approved two projects for grant funding and three additional projects for state funding to assist with completing applications for federal funding.
ATLANTA –– Norfolk Southern’s Rich Heritage Is Too Valuable To Toss. “From The Dome,” Railway Track and Structures, April 2026.
GENEVA, Ill. –– Railcar component manufacturer Miner Enterprises, Inc. has announced that Mike Downey is joining its sales team, effective immediately, as a General Sales Manager. In addition, Michael List has joined the company as a Field Service Representative.
CHICAGO – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved the annual five year Crossing Safety Improvement Program (FY 2027-2031).
LEWISTON, Pa. – Amtrak will begin construction on station and platform improvements at the Lewistown Station in Pennsylvania.
ATLANTA – RT&S profiles 13 individuals for the annual recognition program, Engineers Under 40.
ATLANTA – The April 2026 issue of Railway Track and Structures is available to read online.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As part of the Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant program, $999.5 million in funding has been made available for infrastructure projects.
ATTALLA, Ala. – Norfolk Southern gave a look into the R3 Dual Rail Gang in Alabama.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – CSX detailed the work it is doing with magnetic particle testing in conjunction with visual inspections to increase safety.
SAUDI ARABIA –– Trains will transport up to 400 containers on the new 1700km route connecting Arabian Gulf Ports with Jordan.
SEATTLE – After a washout on the Stampede Subdivision, BNSF had to suspend service in the area to allow for repairs.
CHICAGO – Funds for CTA’s Red Line Extension (RLE) and Red & Purple Modernization Project (RPM) have been unfrozen.
PHILADELPHIA – SEPTA will begin a major rehabilitation project along the M Line on Sunday, March 29.
