First Phase of Rail Expansion at Port Greer Complete
The South Carolina Ports Authority announced that the first phase of an Inland Port Greer rail expansion is finished.
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BNSF’s New Sandpoint Bridge Opens for Business
Fifty years after Burlington Northern consolidated the traffic of two predecessor routes onto a single line featuring a nearly mile-long bridge near Sandpoint, Idaho, successor BNSF has opened its long-anticipated second bridge. The first train to officially cross the new structure was an empty coal train at 9:00 p.m. on Nov. 20, 2022.
Here We Go Again – Tropical Storm Nicole Takes Aim at Florida
Just a few weeks after Hurricane Ian wreaked havoc through much of Florida, particularly in the Fort Myers area, forecasters are keeping a watchful eye on Tropical Storm Nicole, which appears to be headed to some of the same areas hit by Ian.
Second BNSF Bridge Over Lake in Idaho Almost Complete
BNSF has been working for the past few years on the construction of a second railroad bridge called the Sandpoint Junction Connector, and the installation is running ahead of schedule.
Kentucky spending to improve grade crossings
Back in 2019, RT&S reported on Kentucky funding grade crossing improvements across the state. Now, just over three years later, Kentucky’s governor has announced another round of funding for grade crossing improvement around the state.
Bells & Whistles—Poor worker safety shuts down section of L.A.’s Purple Line project
The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending Oct. 28.
Largest CREATE rail project now in motion
Officials broke ground on Oct. 25 on the largest CREATE project to date, The Forest Hill Flyover (P3), at CSX Forest Hill Railroad Yard.
Bells & Whistles—Sen. Warren wants to see MBTA leadership gone
The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending Oct. 21.
TSA issues new cybersecurity requirements for freight and passenger railroads
In an increasingly dangerous cyber world, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued additional cybersecurity directives for U.S. railroads.
Port of Charleston developing rail near-dock intermodal yard
With the overall future of intermodal rail looking strong, South Carolina has decided to build a new near-dock rail and an inner-harbor barge operation to improve workflow and capacity for southeast supply chains.
Emergency work in San Clemente, Calif., will take longer; new contractor selected
The final details of emergency slope stabilization work in San Clemente are emerging, and it looks like the construction timeline has added some length.
Fatal Amtrak derailment was enough as MoDOT asks for major increase in state money
The state of Missouri does not want another fatal Amtrak derailment, but prevention is going to take money.
Bells & Whistles—Del Mar candidate said tunnel options would be devastating to community
The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending Oct. 14.
Del Mar candidate: Options to move track would present ‘devastating tunnels’
It was no surprise that track relocation was a hot-button topic during a recent forum of those running for Del Mar (Calif.) City Council.
First leg of record-setting bridge funding is announced
The U.S. DOT’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced the first round of grants from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s competitive Bridge Investment Program.
Windsor, Ontario, looks beyond a rail yard for the landing spot of a crossing
With the first proposal of one end of a wildlife crossing over Ojibway Parkway in Windsor, Ontario, looking more like a zoo, city officials have agreed to take another look at the structure’s footprint.
Koppers lands five-year deal with another Class 1 for crosstie removal
Koppers Recovery Resources LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Koppers Holdings Inc. and an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds, announced it has entered into a new five-year, $50 million agreement with a Class 1 railroad customer to collect and manage end-of-life railroad crossties and other materials.
Bells & Whistles—Hurricane Ian destroys short-liner; HART has more red flags
The top news stories of the week ending Oct. 7.
Canadian National bridge fire hammers grain service in northwestern Alberta
Canadian National reported that a fire on a major bridge on the Grand Cache subdivision near Latornell, Alberta, has shut down rail traffic moving in and out of the Grand Prairie area until further notice.
Rail Group On Air: 2022 RT&S Engineer of the Year John Cech
RT&S Managing Editor David Lester talks with the 2022 RT&S Engineer of the Year John Cech from BNSF about challenging projects, the technological movement, what it takes to work in the rail industry, and what it will take to recruit the younger generation.