BNSF Railway advances track efficiency improvements in San Bernardino
Traffic will flow more smoothly through BNSF’s San Bernardino intermodal facility.
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NTSB determines cause of Union Pacific derailment in Tempe, Ariz.
The National Transportation Safety Board released its completed investigation report on a Union Pacific derailment that occurred nearly two years ago. The derailment cased a hazardous material release and fire.
Union Pacific and Metra announce major tie project to start on the UP-West Line
Union Pacific Railroad has announced that it will embark on a major tie project on the UP-West Line beginning Wednesday, June 8.
Canadian National train collides with hot air balloon
While a subject like this is not within our normal purview of coverage, the unusual nature of it is worth reporting.
Watch: Bridge Approach, Ep. 1—A close-up look at the U.S. rail bridge
In this first episode of Bridge Approach, RT&S Media Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson takes a look at a rail bridge in South Elgin, Ill.
Canadian Minister of Transport announces new measures to improve track conditions
The Government of Canada is continuing to move ahead with concrete actions which improve railway track safety to better protect those living and working near Canada’s rail corridors.
With Pittsburgh approval, Norfolk Southern is a go for double-stacking bridge modifications
The main piece of a settlement between the city of Pittsburgh and Norfolk Southern now must be approved by the city council, and that could come as early as May 31.
St. Louis Regional Freightway’s 2023 priority projects list totals $3.8 billion
The St. Louis Regional Freightway’s 2023 Priority Projects List includes 25 projects representing a total investment of more than $3.8 billion, up from $2.75 billion last year.
Port rail projects will not solve this supply chain crisis, but possibly the next
It will not help the current global crisis, but it will make it more resilient for the next one.
Jacksonville Harbor Deepening Project complete through JAXPORT’s Blount Island Marine Terminal
[This week,] federal, state, and local leaders joined JAXPORT and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District to celebrate the completion of the Jacksonville Harbor Deepening Project through JAXPORT’s Blount Island Marine Terminal.
Watch: Time-lapse of accelerated construction on CP rail project
In late May of 2016, Canadian Pacific workers had exactly 20 hours and 5 minutes between trains to excavate and install a concrete underpass under an important section of CP Railway track.
Indiana town will soon know whether to go above or below grade crossings, but cost might be biggest obstacle
Officials in Elkhart County, Ind., have decided to launch a study on the construction of either an overpass or an underpass at several grade crossings.
NTSB releases final report on KCS conductor fatality
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its final report on the death of a KCS conductor on December 23, 2020.
Illinois Commerce Commission approves highway-rail crossing improvements for Marion County
The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved a Stipulated Agreement to advance highway-rail crossing improvements projects in Marion County.
Watch: Significant derailment takes place in Ohio
Crews were cleaning up a 26-car derailment in Mad River Township in Ohio late last week.
Police worried about poorly marked grade crossings now that rail line is back in action
After 20 years off the grid, the Aransas Pass railroad is back in business in Texas.
Bells & Whistles—Metro Council ignored warning about light-rail project
The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending May 6.
N.J. congressman visits Point No Point Bridge site
New Jersey Congressman Donald Payne, Jr., spent the afternoon of May 2 learning about critical infrastructure with leaders from Conrail, Norfolk Southern, and CSX.
Railroad line, salmon need to live in harmony in state of Washington
Rail lines and water lines are both important in Bellingham, Wash.
Watch: Wildfire takes out railroad bridge in Texas
The Little Highline Fire in Potter County, Texas, destroyed a railroad bridge over the weekend.