The end is near for what was once prominent coal rail track in Cedar Falls, Iowa
With the glory days now history, Cedar Falls officials are now planning an un-ceremonial end to rail track that runs through the downtown area.
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MTA track replaced with proven updated design
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced that normal J and Z service was restored by 5 a.m. on Sept. 19 between the 121 Street and Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer stations in Queens following completion of approximately 2.4 miles of track replacement.
Closure of MBTA Green Line D Branch planned for infrastructure upgrades
Beginning Saturday, Sept. 24, the Green Line D Branch will close for three nine-day, full-access closures.
Bells & Whistles—Crews are pulling up new track on I-90 floating bridge
The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending Aug. 19.
L.B. Foster announces track components business divestiture
L.B. Foster, a long-time supplier of rail spikes and anchors for the railroad industry, said it is selling this line of business to another company.
BART plans track shutdowns for maintenance and repair – free buses replace trains
Free buses will support BART track shutdowns in Union City on 10 weekends in 2022, with the next shutdown scheduled for Aug. 13–14.
Seattle officials try to iron out wrinkles in largest infrastructure project in city’s history
Over the last few years Sound Transit has laid several miles of light-rail track in and around the city of Seattle, but the biggest is yet to come.
Artificial intelligence, LiDAR will help form proactive track maintenance system for MTA
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority will soon decide on which technology it will turn to in regard to its Signaling Challenge Initiative.
Relocation project for Del Mar tracks receives first major dose of funding
The tracks running along the Del Mar bluffs in California are one step closer from being several steps away from the eroding coastline.
Canadian National will make upgrades to track, bridges in Tennessee
Canadian National has announced it plans to invest approximately $30 million in Tennessee in 2022.
MTA to perform FASTRACK work on the G Line
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced maintenance, cleaning, and repair work will be performed along the G line on weeknights beginning Monday, June 20, and concluding on Friday, July 8.
Problem with concrete track supports now plagues East Link light rail project
Damage to concrete track supports on the I-90 floating bridge deck in the state of Washington has inserted another delay in Sound Transit’s East Link light rail project.
SANDAG set to replace 100+-year-old bridge as double-tracking project continues
The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) will use $8 million in federal funding to replace a timber bridge that was built back in 1917.
Canadian Minister of Transport announces new measures to improve track conditions
The Government of Canada is continuing to move ahead with concrete actions which improve railway track safety to better protect those living and working near Canada’s rail corridors.
Bells & Whistles—Residents want Metra, tracks to keep a safer distance
The top news stories RT&S reported on the week ending May 27.
California High-Speed Rail Authority pursues first major award of new federal infrastructure funds
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has submitted two applications totaling nearly $1.3 billion in federal grant funding for the nation’s first high-speed rail project.
12 miles of track, 35 bridges receive much needed funding in N.C.
The North Carolina Ports Authority and 13 short line railroads will be improving their rail infrastructure thanks to approximately $10.9 million in matching grant funds being awarded as part of the N.C. Department of Transportation’s Freight Rail and Rail Crossing Safety Improvement program (FRRCSI).
U.S. DOT Office of Inspector General says FRA automated track inspections need improvement
The U.S. DOT Office of Inspector General has reported that the Federal Railroad Administration needs to improve its automated track inspection program, and issued six recommendations for doing so.
LAX people mover superstructure now complete
Balfour Beatty, part of the LINXS Constructors joint venture, has successfully completed the Los Angeles International Airport’s (LAX) 2.25-mile Automated People Mover (APM) train guideway superstructure (APM) for Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA).
Double tracking and station upgrades coming to expanding Barrie GO Line
Expanding GO Train service along the Barrie Line is on track as construction starts at Maple and King City GO Stations, and work gets underway to install a second set of tracks.