ERT Project Finishes Decommissioning Phase

NEW YORK CITY – The East River Tunnel rehabilitation project has finished its decommissioning phase.

Metrolink Adds Smart Crossing Technology to Moorpark and Riverside

LOS ANGELES – Metrolink has expanded its Wireless Crossing Nearside Station Stop (WCNSS) technology to locations in Riverside and Moorpark.

UP Finishes Track Renewal Project in Less Than 24 Hours

DORRIS, Calif. – Union Pacific teams finished a track renewal project in less than 24 hours in Dorris, California.

A Ride on the Northeast Corridor: America’s High-Speed Showcase

ATLANTA – From the July 2025 issue of Railway Track and Structures, Editor-in-Chief David Lester writes about his recent experience on board Amtrak’s Northeast Regional.

UP Partners With California Highway Patrol for Safety Training

SACRAMENTO – For statewide rail safety training, Union Pacific partnered with California Highway Patrol as part of its commitment to rail safety.

BNSF Rail Talk: A Day in the Life of a BNSF Track Inspector

GAINSVILLE, Texas – From BNSF’s Rail Talk, Eunice Archila details a day in the life of a track inspector at BNSF’s Gainesville, Texas yard office.

Implementing Rail Grinding and Wheel/Rail Interface Optimization Programs on Heavy Haul and Transit Systems: Lessons Learned 

ATLANTA – Railway Track and Structures July 2025 issue features an article from Jeff Tuzik on a Wheel/Rail Interaction Conference presentation.

OCTA Will Hold Public Meetings in July for Coastal Rail Resiliency Study

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. – Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) will hold meetings with the public throughout July to gather input for its Coastal Rail Resiliency Study.

WATCH: CSX Reconstructs Poplar Bridge in North Carolina

AVERY COUNTY, N.C. – CSX releases a time lapse video of the Poplar Bridge reconstruction from this year.

NRC Chairman’s Column: We’re Not Throwing Away Our Shot to Impact Rail Legislation and Programs

ATLANTA – Railway Track and Structures July 2025 issue features the NRC Chairman’s Column from Joe Daloisio.

CSX Completes Chicago CREATE P3 Milestone

CHICAGO –– CSX recently completed a major milestone, known as CREATE P3, in Chicago’s rail infrastructure update known as CREATE (Chicago Regional Environmental and Transportation Efficiency) program by placing the final girder on the 75th Street rail flyover project.

SKOL Works With KDOT on Two Crossings in Kansas

CHEROKEE, Kan. – South Kansas & Oklahoma Railroad (SKOL) replaced crossings over two highways with a new style that it hopes will hold up better than before.

Tropical Storm Chantal Beats Up Norfolk Southern But Leaves CSX Alone

ATLANTA –– While Tropical Storm Chantal did not develop into a hurricane, Norfolk Southern was significantly impacted by the storm, but CSX suffered no damage.

The Importance of Rolling Stock Health to Track Health 

PUEBLO, Colo. – From the July 2025 issue of Railway Track and Structures, ENSCO’s Matthew Dick writes about managing wheel forces through proper maintenance of rolling stock.

KB Signaling Reaches Installation Milestone of its EC6 Track Circuit

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. – KB Signaling announced its Electro Code™ (EC6™) track circuit has sold and installed more than 800 VTI-2E™ modules throughout North America.

New York & Atlantic Railway Invests $1.7M in Interchange Project

NEW YORK CITY – In a newsletter from Anacostia Rail Holdings, New York & Atlantic Railway (NYA) details a $1.7 million interchange investment.

Shortly After Announcing Acquisition of Evident’s Inspection Technology Division, Wabtec Announces Acquisition of Frauscher Sensor Technology Group

PITTSBURGH –– Less than a week after announcing the acquisition of Evident’s Inspection Technlogy Division, Wabtec this week announced the company’s acquisition of Frauscher Sensor Technology Group.

SEPTA Trolley Tunnel Closes July 11 – August 11 for Trolley Tunnel Blitz

PHILADELPHIA – From July 11 to August 11, SEPTA will close the trolley tunnel as part of the 2025 Trolley Tunnel Blitz. This is the thirteenth consecutive year SEPTA has held the Blitz.

CSX Removes and Lowers 3,400 Feet of Flooring at Howard Street Tunnel

BALTIMORE – CSX is working on the Howard Street Tunnel in Baltimore where it has removed and lowered 3,400 feet of flooring.

Skanska JV, VPRA Sign Contract to Build Long Bridge North in Washington, D.C.

Skanska, in a joint venture with FlatironDragados, announced on July 7 that it has signed a $658 million contract with the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) to build the Long Bridge North project in Washington,

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