City of Palmdale Secures $2M for Grade Separation Project

PALMDALE, Calif. – The City of Palmdale announced it has received $2,000,000 in federal funds for a grade separation project.

Gateway Development Commission Releases Construction Update

NEWARK/NEW YORK –– The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) has fully resumed construction of the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP). Workers have returned to all construction sites impacted by the pause, and all construction activities that were suspended started again. 

BNSF Completes Grade Separation Project in New Mexico

JARALES, N.M. – BNSF worked with the New Mexico Department of Transportation to eliminate a crossing in Jarales, New Mexico.

Union Pacific Restores Nebraska Rail Bridge

LINCOLN, Neb. – Union Pacific engineering crews are finished restoring a freight rail bridge located in downtown Lincoln.

New Mexico Department of Transportation Finalizes 2026 State Rail Plan

SANTA FE –– THE NMDOT last week released its State Rail Plan for 2026, reporting $283.1 million in prioritized rail investments over the next four years.

A Change in Perspective: Strong Vision, Sound Design

ATLANTA – From the March 2026 issue, executive leaders from engineering companies share their insights on industry growth, technology, and artificial intelligence.

U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Josh Hawley Introduce Bipartisan Bill Requiring Automated and Manual Track Inspections

WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Two U.S. Senators –– one Democrat and one Republican –– came together this week to sponsor a bill that would require the use of both automated and manual rail track inspections.

Mace Consult Goes Independent in Official Launch

LONDON and NEW YORK – Mace Consult announced the completion of the majority private equity investment by Goldman Sachs Alternatives and carve-out from Mace Group.

Final Call for RT&S Engineers Under 40 Nominations

The nomination period for Young Engineers Under 40 awards (formerly known as RT&S 10 Under 40) is concluding today 5 p.m. PST/ 8 p.m. EST. RT&S will profile engineers under the age

Delta Railroad Services Announces Leadership Transition

ASHTABULA, Ohio – Delta Railroad Services, a rail construction and services company and member of Salcef Group, announced a leadership transition.

Amtrak Will Launch First Round of Community Grants for B&P Tunnel Program March 23rd

BALTIMORE – Amtrak says on March 23, it will begin accepting grant applications for projects along the Frederick Douglass Tunnel alignment in Baltimore.

Amtrak Shares Progress of Portal North Bridge Cutover

NEW YORK – In February, Amtrak began to cutover, or transfer, one track of service from the existing bridge to the new Portal North Bridge.

Texas Transportation Commission Awards $160MM in Five Rail Crossing Grants

AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Transportation Commission awarded five state grants for rail crossing separation projects.

Railway Track and Structures March Issue Now Online

ATLANTA – The March 2026 issue of Railway Track and Structures is available to read online.

AECOM Selected To Provide Design, Environmental, Project Management Services for Sound Transit

DALLAS – Sound Transit has selected AECOM to deliver design, planning, environmental services, project and construction management (PMCM) services through three multiple-award task order contracts (MATOCs).

S-Line Rail Corridor Construction Progresses

RALEIGH – NCDOT announced construction will take place in Wake County for a high-performance passenger rail line.

Norfolk Southern Announces Extended Partnership With Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC)

ATLANTA — Norfolk Southern has extended its partnership with Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC). NS has committed $250,000 per year over the next two years to continue powering ATDC’s Sustainability Tech vertical.

East Harbour Transit Hub Main Building Construction Begins

TORONTO – Construction has begun on Metrolinx’s East Harbour Transit Hub, a new interchange station, in Toronto.

CN’s Western Region Production Team Reaches Two Years Injury-Free

HOPE, British Columbia – CN’s Western Region production team has reached two years without injuries.

CSX Modernizes Data Management System

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. and BENGALURU, India –– Infosys, a global company focusing on next-generation digital services and consulting, last week announced the successful completion of a major data modernization program for CSX Corporation.

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