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CSX makes temporary fix to rail crossing in Mich., but problems continue

Holland, Mich., is famous for its Tulip Day Festival every year. Right now, the town is fearful of other things that have been popping up over an at-grade railroad crossing.

UP train derails in county where most U.S. derailments have happened since 2019

A Union Pacific train derailed in San Bernardino County, Calif., on March 21, and the area could be considered the most dangerous when it comes to these types of rail accidents in the country.

rail bridges

BNSF toughens its stance on rail bridge ownership

Regarding the Bismarck-Mandan Rail Bridge, BNSF is no longer playing around.

Lunch and a $286,000 tab? Town looks to increase vertical clearance of CN bridge

It just took one lunch to put a bridge raising in motion in the town of Lafayette, Wis.

RT&S March issue is now online

The March issue of RT&S magazine contains feature stories on how CSX recovered from Hurricane Ida and how Genesee & Wyoming handles its network.

NS derailment cripples Amtrak weekend service on Northeast Corridor

A Norfolk Southern train derailment over the weekend had Amtrak cancelling trips.

HDR to perform feasibility study for ‘catalyst’ rail project

San Juan County, N.M., has selected HDR to perform a feasibility study for the Four Corners Freight Rail project.

All this time North Dakota may be owner of rail bridge at center of tug-o-war

Another player has entered the game involving the preservation or destruction of the Bismarck-Mandan Rail Bridge—the state of North Dakota.

Ohio rail bridge closes after rocks fall from structure

Rocks falling from a railroad bridge in downtown Amherst, Ohio, had train service paused for further inspection on March 2.

Cost to repaint rail bridge has Casper, Wyo., officials looking for alternatives

The saying, “It just needs a coat of paint,” takes on a little more sting when the cost is $150,000.

Bells & Whistles—Fatal light-rail route has Sound Transit changing design approach

The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending Feb. 18.

Contractor selected for retaining wall, abutment work on rail bridge project in Michigan

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will use Nicholson Construction for a railroad bridge replacement project in Jackson, Mich.

CSX

CSX wants bridge removed, but city is fighting for its survival

CSX believes a cul-de-sac is the way to go in southwest Philadelphia, but the city wants to continue to give life to the Cemetery Avenue bridge.

Bells & Whistles—Utah county feels like a hostage over rail crossing work

Tempe, Union Pacific reach settlement involving derailment, bridge collapse MTA announces Catherine Rinaldi to serve as interim president of MTA Long Island Rail Road Utah county says road projects are being held

Tempe, Union Pacific reach settlement involving derailment, bridge collapse

The city of Tempe, Ariz., and Union Pacific have come to terms on a lawsuit settlement that involved a derailment in Tempe Town Lake in 2020.

Utah county says road projects are being held ‘hostage’ by Union Pacific; House bill addresses problem

The Utah state legislature will have the opportunity to negotiate through what has been called a hostage situation involving railroad crossings.

Rail Group On Air sponsored by Trinity Rail: UP’s top exec talks about the state of Class 1 company

Railway Track & Structures Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson talks with Union Pacific President and CEO Lance Fritz about current capital projects, the labor shortage, and more.

Bells & Whistles—Watch video of train derailing and striking rail bridge

The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending Feb. 4.

Watch: Santa Fe junction turning into a trouble spot for train derailments

A derailment in Kansas City’s West Bottoms on Feb. 2 damaged a rail bridge support beam, and crews were still busy making repairs two days later.

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BNSF back in action on Calif. line following light-rail work

After a year’s absence, freight trains are back on the track in the Los Angeles County region.

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