S.D. will guide its way through big future funds for railroad infrastructure
South Dakota’s four-year railroad plan will come with its own guide.
Class 1 railroad
Taking back the tracks: Community begins clean up on UP right-of-way in L.A.
The scene has gone viral. Train robberies in the 21st Century? Garbage filling the railroad right-of-way? Over the weekend the trash started to be apprehended.
UP leader Fritz on labor market: ‘It’s tighter than I’d like it to be’
There is a labor shortage crisis in the U.S., and in at least two sectors of the rail industry—short line and crossties—the search for workers has become frustrating. The nationwide problem also has seeped into Class 1 operations.
Ind. mayor says CSX is not responding, but Class 1 is ready to make crossing repairs
The mayor of Michigan City, Ind., is not going to leave CSX alone anytime soon.
Bells & Whistles—Dispute with town could force LIRR to build temp bridge
The top news stories RT&S was following this week.
Illinois officials vow to hold BNSF responsible for flooding
Cicero and Cook County, Ill., officials want BNSF to be held accountable for flooding problems for residents as a result of concrete resurfacing of the Class 1’s properties.
Read the December digital issue of RT&S
The December issue of RT&S features a story on how some railroads fought wildfires this past summer.
Critical CN line officially re-opened, but damage might already be done to grain market
A vital Canadian National line in southern British Columbia is officially back on the grid.
Bossier City reconsiders action on grade crossing; Union Pacific ‘looks forward’ to continuing work
By a 5-2 vote, the Bossier (La.) City Council voted to permanently close Old Shed railroad crossing over Union Pacific tracks.
It is lift off for the Howard Street Tunnel expansion project
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan led public- and private-sector leaders in breaking ground on the $466 million Howard Street Tunnel expansion project, which will reconstruct the 126-year-old freight rail tunnel to accommodate double-stacked container trains to and from the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore.
More RAISE grant money will be delivered to more rail projects
RAISE grants continue the quest of elevating railroad lines.
Bells & Whistles—UP to city: Not so fast
The top news stories of the week ending Nov. 19.
Union Pacific to city: Leave the crossing open and pay the price
Bossier City, La., is not the boss when dealing with railroad property, and Union Pacific let the city council know that earlier this week.
New railroad bridge in Findlay, Ohio, will improve flood elevation
A river trouble spot will be more abiding in the near future.
Despite sinkhole, BNSF will not have to stop freight service through Burlington, Iowa
The city of Burlington, Iowa, made an emergency declaration on Nov. 15 when a sinkhole was discovered under BNSF railroad tracks.
Heavy rain, mudslides cover tracks at Port of Vancouver, derail train
The supply chain has been choked for months, and a long drink of water is the last thing it needs.
Bells & Whistles—Some details released on fatal rail bridge accident
Is the ‘Impossible Railroad’ project simply too impossible? Union Pacific releases information on accident that killed worker in Texas HART now knows how it will fix problem, but still lacks the fixers
Union Pacific releases information on accident that killed worker in Texas
Some details have been released regarding a worker who was killed on a bridge construction site in Castroville, Texas.
CSX, W.Va. DOH attempt to work out deal for bridge replacement
The cost to replace a bridge in West Virginia has gone up, which means the portion promised by CSX also has elevated.
Bells & Whistles—Woman sues Union Pacific after suffering traumatic brain injury
Texas Central now has a date with the Texas Supreme Court regarding its status as a railroad company Video: Revised fencing for railroad tracks in Del Mar ‘would be devastating,’ says mayor