$3.6M Awarded to 12 Rail Projects in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. – $3.6 million in state grants was awarded to 12 rail projects in Kentucky improve safety, storage capacity, and maintenance.
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San Joaquin Council of Governments Approves $14MM for Stockton Diamond Grade Separation Project
STOCKTON, Calif. – The San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) approved $14 million in Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funding for SJRRC’s Stockton Diamond Grade Separation Project.
Severe Flooding Creates Havoc on Railroads Serving the Eastern U.S.
ATLANTA –– The South and Midwest have been inundated with storms and heavy rainfall for the past several days.
Windstorm Topples Section of CSX Intermodal Train
HANCOCK COUNTY, Ohio –– Part of a CSX intermodal train was blown off the tracks by a heavy windstorm associated with severe weather moving through Ohio.
CSX’s Blue Ridge Subdivision Recovery is Underway
AVERY COUNTY, N.C. – CSX states work is currently underway on the Blue Ridge Subdivision Recovery with crews pulling track materials out of the Nolichucky River.
ORDC Approves $705,994 for CUOH To Extend Siding
ZANESVILLE, Ohio – The Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) has approved a $705,994 grant to Columbus & Ohio River Rail Road.
BNSF Southern Transcon Buffeted by High Winds
FORT WORTH, Texas –– BNSF reported this week that much of its network, particularly the Southern Transcon which runs from Los Angeles to Chicago, has been affected by “excessive and extended winds” that often exceed 75 m.p.h.
CPKC and Patriot Rail to Partner on New Transload Facility in Texas
JACKSONVILLE –– Patriot Rail, an operator of short lines and regional railroads, along with transloading and other rail services, this week announced jointly with CPKC that a new transload terminal will be built on the CPKC network in Denton, Texas.
NNEPRA Will Expand Wells Train Station
WELLS, Maine – Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority announces the expansion of the Wells Train Station has begun.
CCRMA Updates On Harlingen Rail Improvements Project
HARLINGEN, Texas – Cameron County Regional Mobility Authority (CCRMA) Executive Director Pete Sepulveda spoke about the Harlingen Rail Improvements Project during a South Texas Manufacturer’s Association meeting.
Historic N.C. Rail Line May Be Rebuilt After Helene
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – While there is no exact timeline for the repairs, Norfolk Southern has reportedly told the North Carolina Department of Transportation the line between Asheville and Old Fort will be rebuilt.
Watco Will Acquire Great Lakes Central Railroad
PITTSBURG, Kan. –– Watco this week announced that it is acquiring the Great Lakes Central Railroad (GLC).
Watco: 2024 Infrastructure Investments
PITTSBURG, Kan. – Watco detailed its infrastructure improvements throughout 2024.
PUCO Approves Rail Crossing Upgrade in Hamilton County
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) approved safety upgrades at a rail crossing in Hamilton County.
Extreme Cold Causes Broken Rail on BNSF Line
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – Metra says crews were working to make emergency repairs after the extreme cold temperatures caused broken rails.
NCTD Announces Upcoming Coastal Rail Service Suspension for Track Maintenance
SAN DIEGO – The North County Transit District (NCTD) announced all coastal rail service will be suspended February 22nd – 23rd.
Norfolk Southern Completed $1B in Infrastructure Upgrades in 2024
ATLANTA – Norfolk Southern announced that it has completed $1 billion worth of infrastructure improvements throughout 2024.
The U.S. President Who Signed Sweeping Railroad Economic Deregulation Bill – Jimmy Carter – Has Died
PLAINS, Ga.–The 39th President of the United States, James Earl Carter, Jr. died peacefully at his home in Plains earlier today.
Solana Beach, Del Mar Still Opposed to Tunneling Proposal on LOSSAN Corridor
SAN DIEGO –– RT&S has been following and reporting on the proposed tunnel through and around Del Mar to address the continuing line stability problems the railroad has had.
UTC Approves $73,000 for Puyallup Fence Project
LACEY, Wash. – The Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) approved a $73,000 grant for a Puyallup fencing project.