CSX Train Derails in Pennsylvania, Cause Currently Under Investigation
TREVOSE, Pa. – A CSX train derailed near the crossing of East Bristol Road and Grave Avenue on June 30.
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BNSF’s Barstow International Gateway Project in California Approved by City Council
FORT WORTH, TEXAS –– First-of-its kind integrated rail facility will improve supply chain efficiency, create thousands of jobs, reduce highway congestion and support the movement of goods nationally and globally.
RT&S Virtual Conference Speaker Spotlight ––BNSF’s Todd Kuhn
ATLANTA –– Railway Track & Structure’s Virtual Conference on Track Geometry and Rail Flaw Detection will air on Thursday, July 9 from 2:00pm to 3:30pm EDT. One of our guest speakers will be Todd Kuhn, Assistant Vice President and Chief Engineer of System Maintenance & Planning at BNSF.
UP’s Solution to Heat-Related Track Conditions
OMAHA, Neb. – Union Pacific blends a technique used in Europe with a U.S. highway practice to mitigate heat-related track conditions.
Top Projects for 2026: Remarkable Feats of Railroad Engineering
ATLANTA – Here are the Top Projects for 2026, as featured in RT&S’ June 2026 issue.
NS Begins Allegheny Commons Pedestrian Bridge Replacement
PITTSBURGH – Norfolk Southern begins construction on the Allegheny Commons Pedestrian Bridge replacement project.
Norfolk Southern Announces Six (!) America250 Patriotic Locomotive Paint Schemes
ATLANTA –– Just over one month before America’s 250th Anniversary, July 4, 2026, Norfolk Southern announces one of the most robust set of America250 locomotives yet.
BNSF Rail Talk: Employees Receive Top BNSF Honor for Making Safety a Priority for All
A highlight of BNSF’s Employees of the Year ceremony is celebrating our Safety Employees of the Year, one of our highest honors. For 2025, we recognized three outstanding leaders who are modeling the way in safety across
NS Upgrades South Kickback Track at Lamberts Point
NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk Southern upgraded Lamberts Point Coal Facility’s South Kickback Track.
CSX Shares Day in the Life of a Track Supervisor
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – CSX shared a day in the life of one of its track supervisors in its Florida Division.
BNSF Rail Talk: Washout in Washington: BNSF Teamwork Triumphs in Recovery
On March 20, extremely wet conditions on BNSF’s line near Snoqualmie Pass in Washington state caused the ground to give way, leaving track suspended above an expansive gorge. It would take days
CPKC’s Waterbody Hazard Monitoring System Awarded
CALGARY, Alberta – CPKC’s Geotechnical Engineering team developed the Waterbody Hazard Monitoring System (WHMS) to protect train movement along its network.
NS Recognizes R3 Dual Rail Gang
ATTALLA, Ala. – Norfolk Southern gave a look into the R3 Dual Rail Gang in Alabama.
Heavy Rainfall Leads to Washout on BNSF’s Stampede Subdivision (Update: 4/1)
SEATTLE – After a washout on the Stampede Subdivision, BNSF had to suspend service in the area to allow for repairs.
CSX Chattanooga Subdivision Receives Track Upgrades
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – CSX engineering teams finished track upgrades on the Chattanooga Subdivision.
Union Pacific Announces America250 Celebration Featuring President Donald J. Trump Locomotive, America250 Locomotive, and Big Boy Steam Eastern Operation
OMAHA –– Union Pacific last week announced its America250 Celebration, featuring a locomotive honoring President Donald J. Trump, an America250 locomotive, and the initial leg of the Big Boy 4014 Eastern steam tour.
Transportation Safety Board of Canada Releases Report on CPKC 2024 Yard Derailment
CALGARY, Alberta –– The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) this week released it’s report on a 2024 CPKC yard derailment.
American Chemistry Council Applauds STB Action On Reciprocal Switching
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– This week, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) released a statement supporting the Surface Transportation Board’s recent proposal to promote reciprocal switching.
S-Line Rail Corridor Construction Progresses
RALEIGH – NCDOT announced construction will take place in Wake County for a high-performance passenger rail line.
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.