Watch: News videos on the train derailment in Tempe
The Union Pacific train derailment in Tempe, Ariz., last week received a lot of media attention. The following are clips from other news outlets to give you a better viewpoint of the
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Tempe: Replaced section of rail bridge needs to look like original
The portion of the bridge that collapsed in Tempe, Ariz., will be rebuilt. Inspectors said the sections of the steel truss bridge that did not fail are structurally safe. Union Pacific is
Section of Arizona bridge that partially collapsed is demolished
Union Pacific has begun the process of replacing or repairing the bridge that was the site of a derailment in Tempe, Ariz., as a 150-ft section of the structure was demolished. The
Bells & Whistles—Train derailments and financial derailments
Ariz. bridge that collapsed also was site of derailment in June. Canadian National derailment earlier this year caused by “ice jacking”. Metro GM says more COVID funding is needed. STB: Texas Central
Arizona bridge that collapsed also was site of derailment in June
The Tempe, Ariz., rail bridge that partially collapsed following a train derailment on July 29 was the site of another accident a little more than a month earlier. However, the derailment was
Rail bridge in Arizona partially collapses after derailment; rail cars catch on fire
Firefighters in Tempe, Ariz., were fighting a blaze caused by a train derailment on July 29. The accident happened early in the morning when a Union Pacific train lost some of its
Norfolk Southern’s Merchant Bridge project stands alone
Instead of a handful, Norfolk Southern is picking just one. The Class 1 railroad company released plans on replacing the Merchant Bridge in Pittsburgh, but opponents want other bridges along the same
Canadian National takes care of rail investment in largest state
Canadian National (CN) announced that, as part of its strategic investments to support growing demand and enable supply chains, it plans to invest approximately $165 million across Illinois in 2020. The investments
Canadian National to insert millions into Mississippi track infrastructure
Canadian National has announced that, as part of its strategic investments to support growing demand and enable supply chains, it plans to invest approximately $50 million across Mississippi in 2020. The investments
Missing link to a statewide train network in Washington would be costly
If Washington State wants a statewide train network, the cost will be high and the ridership could be low if officials want to revive an east-west link. A new study was completed
Bells & Whistles—Metro Red Line train derails, and more
Investigators try to piece together Metro Red Line train derailment. Quebec makes decision to construct rail bypass following fatal accident. More strength needed for Del Mar bluffs stabilization project. TriMet rail bridge
More strength needed for Del Mar bluffs stabilization project
Strengthening efforts currently under way at the Del Mar bluffs in southern California need to be, well, more buff. The San Diego Association of Governments wants the California Coastal Commission to approve
Train derailment spills coal into Wis. river; officials wonder about environmental damage
Crews in Oostburg, Wis., are still dealing with a mess left behind by a train derailment. A Union Pacific train lost 13 rail cars on July 5, with some, which were carrying
Wis. county’s sole link to national freight rail system receives millions in federal aid
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will receive a $6.75 million federal grant to complete the last phase of the Merrimac Bridge rehabilitation. The grant was made under the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America
Critical work on 1890 rail bridge in St. Louis area continues this summer
The Merchants Bridge is the second-oldest bridge on the Mississippi River in the St. Louis region, but soon it will feel young again. The Merchants Bridge was open to rail traffic in
Canadian National will install more rail in 2020
Canadian National has announced it will make a strong rail infrastructure investment in British Columbia for the remainder of 2021. The $324.94 million investment includes the addition of rail tracks so the
Sunday Cinema: Pikes Peak progress, Confederation Line tunnel maintenance, and more
Our video of the week takes us overseas again. In the London area, dynamic testing of Crossrail’s signaling and train control systems resumed this week, with Crossrail achieving its latest testing milestone
Bells & Whistles—Homeowner gives a railroad company some trouble
Georgia lawmakers pass bill prohibiting crosstie burning in two counties. Road project in Boston will require tight fit for railroad tracks. A S.C. homeowner sues a railroad company over a yard project.
Disaster declaration is issued for Kansas railroad bridge following ‘not a common type’ of fire
Montgomery County, Kan., has issued a disaster declaration for a railroad bridge that was destroyed by a fire earlier in the week. The hope is the county will receive federal dollars to
End of pandemic could mean deal for Ohio county with CSX
Call me when the pandemic is over. That is the message CSX sent to New Philadelphia, Ohio, which wants to purchase the Class 1’s line in Tuscarawas County. Rusty Orben, CSX’s resident