Investigators looking at switch, rail as possible causes of deadly Amtrak derailment
A full 24 hours after a derailment of an Amtrak track that killed three passengers near Joplin, Mont., theories were spreading on the cause of the accident.
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Eye-popping milestone is achieved at Merchants Bridge site
It takes a milestone whenever you are dealing with the mighty Mississippi River, and the Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis and contractor Walsh Construction hit one over the weekend.
BNSF says a second track will be built in Edmonds, Wash., but details are lacking
BNSF is now confirming it will build a second line of tracks in Edmonds, Wash., in 2023.
Threats by N.Y. Gov. Cuomo still putting worry into Gateway Project deadline
With backing from the White House and the Transportation Secretary, one would think the Gateway Project is finally ready for takeoff. However, there is another source delaying the countdown.
Amtrak employees allegedly accepted gifts, and are under investigation
Two Amtrak employees have allegedly accepted gifts from a construction contractor.
House passes infrastructure bill and shows love for rail construction and development
The House created some timely celebratory fireworks right before the July 4 weekend by passing a $760 billion transportation and water bill on July 1.
Bells & Whistles—Will more progress be made on multiyear infrastructure bill?
High-speed rail is headed straight for a deathblow, but federal lawmakers could do something about it Maryland’s money-pit rail tunnel set to be replaced With Senate committee’s latest action, is there a
Maryland’s money-pit rail tunnel set to be replaced
One of the nation’s worst rail bottlenecks will be uncorked in the coming years.
FRA, FTA give Hudson Tunnel Project a critical nudge
The money might not be there, but the paperwork is starting to roll in.
Bells & Whistles—Will there be light-rail service in Honolulu in December 2021?
New York lawmaker wants Amtrak to repair rail tunnels one way … and it could become law Service in December 2021? HART interim executive hopes section of light-rail line will be ready