U.S. DOT details ongoing efforts to help mitigate impact of pipeline outage
While this is not a typical RT&S story, the U.S. DOT’s efforts to reduce the impact of the Colonial Pipeline outage are worth reviewing.
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The government of Canada provides an update on Lac-Mégantic rail bypass project
Yesterday, the Canadian government released a statement providing an update on the Lac- Mégantic rail bypass project.
Union Pacific bridge damaged by fire
A Union Pacific wooden bridge in Springfield, Ore. caught fire early yesterday morning, resulting in some damage, but trains are still able to use the bridge, albeit at slower speeds.
Rock Island and Kansas City Southern restore rail service to Bernard Bayou industrial park
Although it’s a different company and a short line now, the grand old name of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad is associated with news headlines.
Union Pacific opening new terminal in southern California
Union Pacific continues to invest in its intermodal franchise.
Watco opens rail and transloading facility in southeast Texas
Watco continues to grow with the addition of a rail and transloading facility.
Senceive acquired by Eddyfi/NDT
Two technology companies have announced their intention to merge.
BNSF has had it with preservation efforts for Bismark-Mandan Rail Bridge
The historic Bismark-Mandan rail bridge is once again in the news.
Union Pacific will build state-of-the-art transload terminal in Chicago
In the future, grain will move more smoothly through Chicago.
BNSF derailment in southern California
BNSF experienced a derailment in southern California yesterday.