ICC Approves Upgrades in 3 Counties
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – On February 8th, the Illinois Commerce Commission has approved crossing upgrades in Iroquois, Adams, and Logan Counties.
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Federal Railroad Administration Issues Order to Stop Operation of Blackwell Northern Gateway Railroad in Oklahoma
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Today, the Federal Railroad Administration published an Emergency Order in the Federal Register that prevents operation of trains and other on-track equipment on the Blackwell Northern Gateway Railroad (BNGR).
Union Pacific Opens New Phoenix Intermodal Terminal
PHOENIX, Ariz. Union Pacfic has opened a new intermodal terminal in Phoenix which will connect the Southwest with international ports in Southern California. The terminal opened on Feb. 1.
OCTA Update; Still Pursuing Barrier Wall After Heavy Rain
SAN CLEMENTE – As debris continues to fall near Mariposa Point, OCTA gives an update on the rail right-of-way.
Orange County Coastal Rail Resiliency Study
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. –– The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and the LOSSAN Rail Corridor (Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo) are working together on an Orange County Coastal Rail Resiliency Study. The study began in November 2023 and completion is expected in Fall 2025. OCTA is studying rail challenges in south Orange County to assess existing and future environmental risks and issues with operations and maintenance along the LOSSAN Rail Corridor. The study will evaluate strategies to address these challenges.
OCTA and Metrolink Will Construct Barrier Wall in San Clemente
SAN CLEMENTE – To prevent debris from falling on the track, crews will construct a barrier wall along the rail line in Orange County.
Winter Weather Storm Halts Service on Coos Bay Rail Line
COOS COUNTY, Ore. – Coos Bay Rail Line service stops as crews work to clear hundreds of fallen trees along the line.
UPDATED: San Clemente Landslide; Upcoming Storm System, Continued Hillside Movement
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. – OCTA gives an update on the San Clemente landslide, and an incoming storm system will bring additional rainfall and increase the risk of a mudslide in the area.
Federal Railroad Administration Releases High-Hazard Flammable Train Route Assessment
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– The Federal Railroad Administration has issued a report of track and tank car inspection ordered in the wake of the Norfolk Southern East Palestine derailment on February 3, 2023.
ARH Gives Maintenance Updates on Six Railroads
CHICAGO – For 2024, Anacostia Rail Holdings gave a progress update for six railroads including Chicago South Shore & South Bend Railroad, Louisville & Indiana Railroad, and Northern Lines Railway.
PUCO Approves 27 Rail Crossing Upgrades
COLUMBUS, Ohio – In Ohio, 27 rail crossings will receive upgrades in the form of LED lights and gates.
VPRA Awarded $729MM for TRV Initiative Projects
RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) announced it was awarded a grant totaling $729 million from the FRA via the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Program (FSP-National).
$1B Grant for Raleigh to Richmond Rail Line
RALEIGH, N.C. – A $1 billion grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation will allow North Carolina to progress on its Raleigh to Richmond Rail Line.
Watco Completes 33-Day Construction of Trestle Bridge After Wildfire
WINONA, Wash. – Watco announced the completion of a 33-day construction of a 210-foot steel and concrete rail trestle bridge in Winona, Washington.
Presidio International Rail Bridge Project Pushed to Summer 2025
PRESIDIO, Texas – The international rail bridge opening between Presidio and Ojinaga has been pushed from December 2024 to summer 2025.
Ohio Rail Development Commission Approves Federal Grants
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Rail Development Commission has approved federal grants for several rail projects.
Fox Valley & Lake Superior Rail System Receives $2M for Three Railroad Swing Bridges
GREEN BAY, Wis. – $2 million from the FRA under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has gone to the Fox Valley & Lake Superior Rail System in Wisconsin.
IDOT Invests $11.4M Via 30 Grants for Transportation Initiatives
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced more than $11.4 million in 30 grants will be invested for local transportation initiatives.
Panama City Port Authority Completes Track Upgrades
PANAMA CITY, Fla. – Port officials have made upgrades to rail infrastructure that runs in and out of an old paper mill property.
Berkshire Line Project Halted After Worker is Killed
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. – A railroad project in Massachusetts has been shut down after an employee was run over by a piece of machinery.