WMSC Issues Safety Audit of WMATA Metrorail’s Power Systems
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission (WMSC) issued a safety audit report for Metrorail’s power systems.
NTSB Investigates Ohio Central Railroad Employee Fatality
JEWETT, Ohio – NTSB investigators have begun conducting observations and interviews regarding the fatality of a Ohio Central Railroad signal maintainer.
WMATA Unveils Three-Year Capital Construction Plans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Over the next three years, WMATA will complete track work that includes station closures on its Red Line starting this summer.
UPDATE: OCTA and Metrolink Continue Work; Metrolink Issues RFP
ORANGE COUNTY – OCTA and Metrolink crews have removed some tarps to assess the condition of the slope. Metrolink issues RFP to construct a barrier wall.
ICC Approves Upgrades in 3 Counties
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – On February 8th, the Illinois Commerce Commission has approved crossing upgrades in Iroquois, Adams, and Logan Counties.
North Dakota Supreme Court Upholds Previous Dismissal of FORB Lawsuit
BISMARCK, N.D. – On Thursday, February 8th, the North Dakota Supreme Court unanimously ruled to uphold the previous dismissal of FORB’s lawsuit.
Federal Railroad Administration Issues Order to Stop Operation of Blackwell Northern Gateway Railroad in Oklahoma
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Today, the Federal Railroad Administration published an Emergency Order in the Federal Register that prevents operation of trains and other on-track equipment on the Blackwell Northern Gateway Railroad (BNGR).
Union Pacific Opens New Phoenix Intermodal Terminal
PHOENIX, Ariz. Union Pacfic has opened a new intermodal terminal in Phoenix which will connect the Southwest with international ports in Southern California. The terminal opened on Feb. 1.
Hudson Tunnel Project Receives More Federal Aid; Reduces States’ Need
NEWARK/NEW YORK – The GDC submitted its final financial plan to the FTA; The Hudson Tunnel project will receive more federal aid and reduce the need for funding from New York and New Jersey.
NS Engineering Teams Broke Records for Laying Rail
ATLANTA – Norfolk Southern commends the work of its Capital Production Gangs for laying 556 miles of Program Rail.
OCTA Update; Still Pursuing Barrier Wall After Heavy Rain
SAN CLEMENTE – As debris continues to fall near Mariposa Point, OCTA gives an update on the rail right-of-way.
Orange County Coastal Rail Resiliency Study
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. –– The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and the LOSSAN Rail Corridor (Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo) are working together on an Orange County Coastal Rail Resiliency Study. The study began in November 2023 and completion is expected in Fall 2025. OCTA is studying rail challenges in south Orange County to assess existing and future environmental risks and issues with operations and maintenance along the LOSSAN Rail Corridor. The study will evaluate strategies to address these challenges.
Amtrak Awards Contract to Build New Frederick Douglass Tunnel in Baltimore
BALTIMORE – Amtrak has achieved a major milestone for the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program with the selection of a Kiewit/J.F. Shea Joint Venture to build the brand new, state-of-the-art passenger rail tunnel that will serve electrified Amtrak and MARC commuter trains.
MBTA; South Coast Rail Project Almost Finished
BOSTON – The South Coast Rail Project is slated to be finished within weeks and includes six passenger stations.
Norfolk Southern Invests $472K to Improve Drainage Issue in Bellevue
BELLEVUE, Ohio – The Class I invests $472,000 to go toward repairing a drainage issue at the U.S. 20 underpass.
75th Street Corridor Improvement Project Update
CHICAGO – The CREATE Program gives a progress update on its 75th St. CIP, specifically projects P3, GS19, P2, and EW2.
FTA Grants $75M to NJ TRANSIT for New MOW Facility in Clifton
NEWARK, N.J. – The FTA has awarded $75 million from the Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program to go toward constructing a new MOW facility.
Tackling Fatigue Defects in Steel
ATLANTA – Railway Track & Structures, February 2024 Issue: Steel is one of the most important materials ever developed. From “A Deeper Look”, a monthly column from Dr. Gary T. Fry.
SacRT Works to Repair Storm Damage
SACRAMENTO – SacRT issued an alert that service is temporarily suspended as crews start working to repair damage to its line after storms.
Sound Transit’s 1 Line Resumes Service After Repairs
SEATTLE –– Sound Transit’s 1 Line Resumes Service After Repairs.