Signs point to Purple Line builder, investor leaving project. Canadian National’s Autonomous Track Inspection Program. Tempe: Replaced section of rail bridge needs to look like original. With BNSF out, Metropolitan Council announces
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 (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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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.
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
