2022 RT&S Women in Railroad Engineering list is revealed

Lunchtime has forever been the moment of reveal, but the pull does not always have to follow tradition.

July issue of RT&S now online

The July issue of RT&S features the magazine’s annual Women in Railroad Engineering list along with product features covering the fasteners and special trackwork markets.

Bells & Whistles—Is high-speed rail back on in Texas after critical court victory?

The top news stories RT&S was covering the week ending July 1.

U.S. DOT announces over $573 million in funding for new grade crossing elimination program

The U.S. Department of Transportation issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) announcing more than $573 million in available grant funding this year alone for the Railroad Crossing Elimination Program.

Canadian National

Canadian National to invest more than $110 million in rail network in Minn., Miss.

Canadian National continues to announce rail maintenance plans for its network.

Farmers asked railroad to take care of brush and other items before fatal Amtrak accident in Mo.

Taking care of overgrown vegetation might have helped the driver of a dump truck safely cross railroad tracks in Chariton County, Mo.

Bells & Whistles—NTSB determines cause of Tempe train derailment

The top news stories of the week.

June issue of RT&S is now online

The June issue of RT&S features the 2022 RT&S Top Projects list as well as a product overview on grade crossings.

Alberta’s grade crossing network waving a red flag

There are plenty of flashing lights when it comes to Alberta’s railroad grade crossings.

Kansas, Indiana soak up CRISI money for critical rail improvements

States continue to announce the arrival of federal money for railroad track upgrades.

Short lines to benefit from round of federal grants

A bundle of Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) awards have been announced to help short line companies maintain their lines.

Indiana town will soon know whether to go above or below grade crossings, but cost might be biggest obstacle

Officials in Elkhart County, Ind., have decided to launch a study on the construction of either an overpass or an underpass at several grade crossings.

Light-rail project has turned Phoenix into a construction maze, but work progressing nicely

With light-rail construction happening throughout the city of Phoenix, drivers are complaining about confusing markings and barriers.

Police worried about poorly marked grade crossings now that rail line is back in action

After 20 years off the grid, the Aransas Pass railroad is back in business in Texas.

Palo Alto, Calif., still waiting on decisions, funding for grade crossing projects

This is one separation Palo Alto, Calif., wanted no part of, and it deals with funding.

Making moves for GO Expansion on the Stouffville Line

GO Expansion on the Stouffville Line will offer more frequent service during middays, evenings, and weekends – giving customers more flexibility to schedule what is most important and everything else in between.

Wilmington, N.C., wants to clear railroad tracks from 32 streets

Officials in Wilmington, N.C., want to take railroad tracks out of the equation at several locations.

Metra releases ambitious 2021 infrastructure repair/construction agenda

Spring traditionally marks the beginning of construction season across the Chicago region and the Metra system is no exception. Work has already started on Metra’s 2021 construction program and will continue throughout summer and fall.

Rail Group On Air: Squeezing a third track in the existing right-of-way

In this episode of Rail Group On Air, RT&S Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson talks with the leaders behind the LIRR Mainline Expansion Project.

Illinois looks to improve safety at almost 500 railroad crossings

The Illinois Commerce Commission approved its annual five-year Crossing Safety Improvement Program to begin implementing highway-rail safety capital projects for local roads across the state.

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