PUCO Approves Rail Crossing Upgrades

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved safety upgrades at a rail crossing in Auglaize County.

MBTA Red Line Transformation Progress

BOSTON – The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority released a progress update on its Red Line Transformation.

UP Track Updates After Hurricane Hilary

OMAHA – The Class 1 put out two news releases in which it details the work completed to resume service in California.

Norfolk Southern

Norfolk Southern Experiences System Outage

ATLANTA – Norfolk Southern (NS) experienced a system outage, resulting in nationwide train delays.

Update: FTA Rescinds NOI to Prepare EIS for Restoration of Rail Service in NJ; Project Delayed Two More Years

NORTH BERGEN, N.J. – The FTA, with NJ Transit, announced it will rescind a NOI to prepare an EIS for restoration of rail service in Northern Branch Corridor Project.

California High-Speed Rail Authority CEO Report

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The CEO Report for California High-Speed Rail Authority was released last week and details two grant applications.

‘Women in Rail’: Top HR Execs, Recruiters to Tackle Career Development

The 2023 Railway Age / RT&S Women in Rail event, to be held Nov. 2 in Chicago, will feature a panel of human resources and recruitment executives discussing changes in freight and passenger rail recruitment, retention,

“Critical” Track Work to Take Place in October on MBTA Red and Mattapan Lines

BOSTON – MBTA details its critical track work that will take place over 16 days in October on the Red and Mattapan lines.

Congressman Finstad Visits Harsco Rail Engineering Center

FAIRMONT, Minn. – Congressman Brad Finstad visited Harsco Rail and spoke with VP David Dunlap about rail safety and maintenance.

BART Annual Report: Measure RR Rebuilding Program

SAN FRANCISCO – The Bond Oversight Committee held a meeting assessing Bay Area Rapid Transit’s annual report and how it shows its commitment to rebuilding infrastructure.

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Sener Selected to Participate as ICE in Montreal REM

Engineering and technology group Sener has been selected to participate as the Independent Checker Engineer (ICE) on the new Montreal REM (Réseau Express Metropolitain), whose first segment between Brossard and Gare Centrale stations opened on July 31.

Cariboo will continue to be managed locally by its current CEO, Clint Stibbard and General Manager, Bryson Gibson.

Auxo Acquires Cariboo Central Railroad Contracting

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Private investment firm Auxo Investment Partners on Aug. 23 announced that it has acquired Cariboo Central Railroad Contracting, a Western Canada-based railroad construction service provider to Class I railroads, short-line railroads and industrial customers.

Norfolk Southern Selects 4 Design Consultant Teams for CREATE Project EW2

CHICAGO – In an announcement, CREATE announced Norfolk Southern has selected four structural design consultant teams for the CREATE Project EW2.

Phase One of Project Connect; Light Rail Coming to Austin

AUSTIN, Texas – Light rail is coming to the city of Austin as the first phase of Project Connect is underway.

MDOT Replaces Two Railroad Bridges in Jackson

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan Department of Transportation releases two timelapse videos showing the replacement of two railroad bridges in Jackson.

Brightline: New St. Lucie River Railroad Bridge Coming in 2028

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. – Brightline VP spoke to Martin County Commissioners to support construction of a double-tracked railroad bridge that crosses over the St. Lucie River in Florida.

Union Pacific’s Tropical Storm Woes Continue

OMAHA – While much of the western U.S. avoided major damage from Hurricane Hilary, Union Pacific took a punch in the gut, as RT&S reported yesterday.

Penn Station

Madison Square Garden Property Could Be Subject to Condemnation For Penn Station Rebuild According to MTA President of Construction

NEW YORK – Jamie Torres Springer is MTA’s chief of construction and development, and says “if necessary,” he could use eminent domain as a government agency to access property needed for the Penn Station Rebuild.

Metrolinx’s Maple GO Station Construction Update

TORONTO – Metrolinx’s gives an update on construction progress at its Maple GO Station along the Barrie Line.

‘Women in Rail’: Ramirez, Moreno, Schrampfer to Address ERGs

The 2023 Railway Age / RT&S Women in Rail event, to be held Nov. 2 in Chicago, will feature a panel of corporate diversity leaders discussing the importance of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) within the

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