TSA issues new cybersecurity requirements for freight and passenger railroads

In an increasingly dangerous cyber world, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued additional cybersecurity directives for U.S. railroads.

Ben Franklin Bridge was supposed to be shut down when two workers were killed

RT&S reported Monday that a PATCO train hit and killed two workers on the Ben Franklin Bridge. Now, we learn that the bridge was supposed to have been shut down.

Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad closes tracks due to river erosion

The Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad has been plagued with erosion problems this year and is again having trouble.

Port of Charleston developing rail near-dock intermodal yard

With the overall future of intermodal rail looking strong, South Carolina has decided to build a new near-dock rail and an inner-harbor barge operation to improve workflow and capacity for southeast supply chains.

Legacy system upgrade guidelines spotlighted at Railway Age/RT&S LRT Conference

“Converting Legacy Systems to Modern LRT Standards” is among the many technical presentations at the Railway Age/RT&S Light Rail 2022 Conference, Nov. 16-17, Boston, which returns to a live, in-person format since going virtual in 2020.

Emergency work in San Clemente, Calif., will take longer; new contractor selected

The final details of emergency slope stabilization work in San Clemente are emerging, and it looks like the construction timeline has added some length.

MBTA GLX, Mattapan projects spotlighted at Railway Age/RT&S LRT Conference

MBTA’s Green Line (GLX) and Mattapan Line Transformation Projects will be presented in detail at the Railway Age/RT&S Light Rail 2022 Conference, Nov. 16-17, Boston, which returns to a live, in-person format since going virtual in 2020.

MBTA troubles still on FTA radar

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has been in hot water with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for months.

Rehabilitation work on the Rouge River bridge comes to a close

One of East Toronto’s oldest rail bridges has received a much-needed rejuvenation, and is now ready for the next 20 years of service.

Metrolink fires up State of Good Repair work

Metrolink, also known as the Southern California Regional Rail Authority, is embarking on a system-wide track, signal, and structure rehabilitation program.

PATCO train hits and kills two workers on Ben Franklin Bridge

Two workers were hit and killed by a Port Authority Transit Corp. (PATCO) train on the Ben Franklin Bridge Friday night.

OmniTRAX completes purchase agreement for San Luis & Rio Grande

OmniTRAX’s purchase of the San Luis & Rio Grande (SLRG), a former Iowa Pacific shortline, is essentially complete.

Innovative construction techniques to reduce disruptions on Hazel McCallion project

Metrolinx is delivering the Hazel McCallion Line which will help keep people moving through Mississauga and Brampton.

Iowa loans and grants funding for rail infrastructure projects

The Iowa Transportation Commission this week approved $6.3 million in funding for six rail infrastructure and related rail development projects under the Railroad Revolving Loan and Grant (RRLG) Program.

Metrolinx announces maintenance work for the next four weekends

As new transit lines are added and older ones need maintenance, Metrolinx schedules construction work on weekends to minimize customer impacts.

Vancouver’s Broadway Subway Project welcomes Elsie and Phyllis

Elsie and Phyllis, two huge tunnel boring machines named after distinguished ladies in British Columbia history, are set to work on the metropolitan Vancouver Broadway Subway Project. Elsie has already started tunneling, and Phyllis is expected to begin in early 2023.

CHSRA eyes construction toward Bakersfield

The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) is applying for a $67 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration to improve highway/rail grade crossings in Shafter, Calif.

Collie Greenwood to be named MARTA General Manager & CEO

Readers may recall that MARTA has been without a permanent General Manager & CEO since the untimely death of the previous CEO, Jeffrey Parker, on January 14. In the interim, Collie Greenwood has served as the interim CEO.

NJ Transit’s AquaTrack cleans the rails

NJ Transit has begun its annual battle against leaves on the rails.

MBTA Orange Line is allegedly slower after 30-day shutdown

The MBTA Orange Line may be slower than it was this summer.

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