CSX Selects 14 Properties for SelectSite Program
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The 14 sites chosen by the Class 1 fall under either a Silver or Bronze rating and will receive feedback about areas of potential improvement.
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Atlanta Mayor Dickens Signs Administrative Order No. 2024-01
ATLANTA – After announcing plans for four stations near the Beltline, Mayor Dickens signed an administrative order on April 11th that identifies four locations for said stations.
Alaska Railroad Corporation Purchases $137MM in Infrastructure to Replace Passenger Dock
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – To replace a passenger dock and terminal building in Seward, ARRC will purchase $137 million in infrastructure. The dock is expected to open in 2026.
Just For Fun: Union Pacific Announces 4014 Big Boy Westward Bound Tour
OMAHA –– The Union Pacific Railroad has announced the general schedule for its’ summer tour of Big Boy 4014.
Norfolk Southern Agrees in Principle to Settle East Palestine Derailment Class Action Lawsuit
ATLANTA –– Norfolk Southern Corporation announced Tuesday that it has reached a $600 million agreement in principle to resolve a consolidated class action lawsuit relating to the East Palestine derailment. If approved by the court, the agreement will resolve all class action claims within a 20-mile radius from the derailment and, for those residents who choose to participate, personal injury claims within a 10-mile radius from the derailment.
Crossties & Fasteners –– RT&S Virtual Conference Set for Thursday, April 11 from 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET
ATLANTA –– Our first virtual conference of the year will be held on Thursday, April 11 from 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. We will focus on Crossties and Fasteners and will be joined by representatives from two Class I railroads and an independent consultant.
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.
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.
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.
CHSRA Celebrates Creation of 13,000 Construction Jobs
FRESNO, Calif. – To build the nation’s first high-speed rail system, the California High-Speed Rail Authority recognizes a milestone 13,000 construction jobs created, 10,000 of which were created in the last five years.
PRT Invests Over $150MM in Light-Rail Infrastructure
PITTSBURGH – Combining multiple rehabilitation projects, Pittsburgh Regional Transit will rehabilitate its light-rail system through 2028.
MDOT Announces M-REP Grants; $16MM For 10 Freight Rail Projects
LANSING, Mich. – Through the Michigan Rail Enhancement Grant Program (M-REP), the MDOT awards $16 million for 10 rail projects across the state to invest in rail corridors and facilities.
$111.1MM Investment in New York Port and Freight Rail Infrastructure
ALBANY, N.Y. – The $111.1 million investment comes from New York’s Passenger and Freight Rail Assistance Program (PFRAP) and will go toward 38 projects.
BNSF Intermodal Network Update for Friday, March 1, 2024
FORT WORTH –– BNSF released the following update about wildfire impact on intermodal traffic on its Southern Transcon.
RTD To Begin 1st Phase of Light Rail Reconstruction Project in May
DENVER – In the first phase of a multi-phase major reconstruction project of its downtown light rail, RTD will focus on five at-grade rail and street intersections.
NTSB Issues RIR-24-01; Caltrain Train and Hi-rail Construction Vehicles Collision
SAN BRUNO, Calif. – In a Railroad Investigation Report, the NTSB detailed its investigation about the March 2022 collision between a Caltrain passenger train and three hi-rail construction vehicles.
WATCH: TriMet’s A Better Red Disruption Starting March 16th
PORTLAND, Ore. – TriMet will have a final disruption from March 16th to March 24th along the MAX Blue Line in Hillsboro.
17 Short Line Rail Projects in Kansas Receive $16.5M
TOPEKA, Kan. – Through the Rail Service Improvement Program (RSIP), 17 short line rail expansion and rehabilitation projects will receive a total $16.5 million.
MBTA Completes ‘Critical Track Work’ on Green Line; Removes 16 Speed Restrictions
BOSTON – The MBTA announced it has completed track work on its Green Line, including replacing more than 1,300 ties and 10,800 feet of rail.