Decision Making From Software and Ai

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. – From the March issue of Railway Track and Structures, Rafael Maldonado and Ivan Aragona from ENSCO, Inc. write about using track inspection technologies to inform maintenance planning.

MTA Completes LIRR Mastic-Shirley Station Renovations

SHIRLEY, N.Y. – On the Montauk branch, the Long Island Rail Road Mastic-Shirley station has received renovations.

NS Line Newport through Asheville Expected to Reopen March 31st

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The Norfolk Southern rail line that runs from Newport to Asheville in North Carolina is expected to reopen on March 31st.

NS Conneaut Bridge Replacement Wins 2024 MBA Building Excellence Award (Updated 3/17)

CLEVELAND – Norfolk Southern’s Conneaut Bridge replacement has won the 2024 MBA Building Excellence Award.

Skanska Announces USA Civil Northeast Operations Appointments

NEW YORK CITY – Skanska announced several promotions for its USA Civil operations in the Northeast.

AtkinsRéalis JV With Bird Construction Signs Project Alliance Agreement for East Harbour Transit Hub

MONTREAL – AtkinsRéalis Group, an engineering services and nuclear company, announced that its joint venture with Bird Construction has signed a project alliance agreement with Metrolinx to deliver the East Harbour Transit Hub.

Timothy Hurley Joins STV

NEW YORK CITY – STV announced Timothy Hurley joined as vice president of resident engineering and inspection/program management consulting (REI/PMC) operations, focusing construction delivery.

Historic N.C. Rail Line May Be Rebuilt After Helene

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – While there is no exact timeline for the repairs, Norfolk Southern has reportedly told the North Carolina Department of Transportation the line between Asheville and Old Fort will be rebuilt.

Rail Safety Progress Confirmed by FRA Data

WASHINGTON, D.C. –– The Association of American Railroads reported this week that the Federal Railroad Administration has released 2024 data that rail transportation is becoming even safer.

Engineering Perspectives: A Firm Look

ATLANTA – From the March 2025 issue of Railway Track & Structures, this feature is a deep dive into what North America engineering firms are looking at in 2025.

Watco Will Acquire Great Lakes Central Railroad

PITTSBURG, Kan. –– Watco this week announced that it is acquiring the Great Lakes Central Railroad (GLC).

SANDAG Moves Proposed Realignment Alternatives Into Environmental Document Process

SAN DIEGO – SANDAG Board will move its proposed rail realignment alternatives for the San Diego LOSSAN Rail Realignment project forward into an environmental review process.

DART Removing Center Crosswalks From 7 LRT Stations

DALLAS – Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will remove the center crosswalk at seven LRT station platforms in order to improve safety.

DavRail Inc. Partners With Affective Rail & Plant

FORT WORTH, Texas – DavRail Inc. announces its partnership with Affective Rail & Plant allows DavRail the distribution rights to Affective Rail & Plant’s rail handling and logistics equipment in North and South America.

Audit Reveals Financial Losses, Lack of Inspection Documentation at MBTA and Use of Confidentiality Language by Keolis

Boston — [This week], State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s Office released an audit report of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority – Keolis Contract, reviewing the period from June 1, 2020 through December 31, 2023.

Michael Naatz Named Chief Operating Officer at Anacostia Rail Holdings

CHICAGO — Anacostia Rail Holdings (ARH) this week announced the appointment of Michael Naatz as its Chief Operating Officer.

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Watco: 2024 Infrastructure Investments

PITTSBURG, Kan. – Watco detailed its infrastructure improvements throughout 2024.

Norfolk Southern Achieves Milestone with Digital Train Inspection Portal

ATLANTA ––Norfolk Southern (NS) achieves a milestone with its Digital Train Inspection Portal.

Oregon Legislators Consider 4% Tax On New Tires To Fund Public Transit, Rail, and Wildlife Crossings

SALEM, Ore. –– The Oregon Legislature is considering a 4% tax on the sale of new tires throughout the state to fund wildlife crossings, public transit, and rail.

CHSRA Releases 2025 Project Update

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released a project update for 2025.

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