The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approves rail crossing upgrades in four counties
Last week, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) approved safety upgrades at rail crossings in Columbiana, Lorain, Tuscarawas and Union counties.
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Port of Savannah continues to set records
The Georgia Ports Authority closed out Fiscal Year 2022 with its busiest June ever, handling 494,107 twenty-foot equivalent container units. GPA is handling the highest volume of ad hoc and new service vessels the Port of Savannah has experienced to date.
Opinion: We’ve come full circle
During the 1970s, the railroad industry as a whole was struggling. Some thought nationalization was imminent, and rail service was generally in the toilet.
Rail bridge in Montana could collapse in the coming days
The historic Northern Pacific Railway Bridge in Park County, Mont., is teetering on the edge of complete destruction.
ENSCO Rail to supply track inspection vehicle for UAE’s first railway network
ENSCO Rail, Inc., announced on July 21 that Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE National Rail Network, awarded the company a multi-year contract for a track inspection vehicle to assist in the building of the UAE’s first freight and passenger railway network.
Bridge Approach, Ep. 2
RT&S Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson finds some railroad bridge beauty in Pittsburgh.
Watch: Train derails in Michigan, some cars end up in ditch
A train derailed in Alpena Township, Mich., on July 21.
Third track construction ready to begin in Chicago suburb
Geneva, Ill., has been waiting for a third rail to be constructed for quite some time, and officials said the project should begin next month.
Port of Little Rock holds groundbreaking for industrial park
The Port of Little Rock continues to add intermodal opportunities with barge-to-rail and barge-to-truck capabilities.
Bells & Whistles—Crumbling rail bridge feeds crumbling relationship
The top news stories RT&S was following this week.
Will Union Pacific finally expand a railroad line in Mesa area? Signs point to yes
Union Pacific is making land claims out west, and it is leading people to believe the Class 1 is preparing for a line expansion.
Canada invests in four projects to increase rail efficiency in Regina and southern Saskatchewan
Canada’s supply chain is still feeling the impacts of the pandemic and the Government of Canada is committed to addressing this by strengthening Canada’s supply chains and trade corridors, which will grow the economy and mitigate global inflation.
Rail service still suspended following rail bridge fire in Oklahoma City
A rail bridge fire in Oklahoma City, Okla., has knocked out rail service in the area, and officials do not know when traffic will be able to continue.
Promises, promises: CSX, residents grapple over rail bridge in South Philly
A crumbling bridge in South Philadelphia is a daily reminder of a broken promise, according to residents.
2022 RT&S Women in Railroad Engineering list is revealed
Lunchtime has forever been the moment of reveal, but the pull does not always have to follow tradition.
July issue of RT&S now online
The July issue of RT&S features the magazine’s annual Women in Railroad Engineering list along with product features covering the fasteners and special trackwork markets.
Bells & Whistles—Largest rail project in last 30 years clears final regulatory hurdle
The top news stories of the week ending July 8.
First major rail project in 30 years clears final regulatory hurdle
The wheels of the Uinta Basin Railway project, which will be built to help haul oil, are being greased.
CSX outsourcing IT jobs
CSX announced that it is outsourcing nearly 140 information technology jobs to a company based in India.
Canada takes steps to prevent punishment from extreme weather, fire events on the rails
Transport Canada is taking action to further improve the safety and security of Canada’s rail system, especially in light of the impacts of climate change and severe weather on railway operations.