N.D. rail bridge is destroyed by fire

A timber railroad bridge has been wiped out by a fire near Beulah, N.D., leaving Basin Electric without rail access to three of its energy production and product facilities. BNSF owns the

Process has begun to permanently close railroad lift bridge in New Jersey

Amtrak wants to dock the Dock Bridge, which crosses the Passaic River in Harrison, N.J. The 85-year-old structure is a massive twin span lift bridge that carries six lines of tracks, and

Arizona bridge that partially collapsed after derailment could be up and running by Friday, Aug. 15

The rail bridge that partially collapsed after a derailment in Tempe, Ariz., may be back open to Union Pacific traffic by Friday. Crews have begun working on a foundation that will support

Bells & Whistles—Maryland prepares to take over Purple Line project

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

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

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

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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

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

TriMet rail bridge project most extensive since 1986

Yes, the bridge of steel has a kryptonite. It’s called time, and the 108-year-old Steel Bridge in Portland is losing the battle. Crews will begin a month-long rehabilitation project on the rail

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

Future Sound Transit bridge could take on traffic of closed West Seattle Bridge

With the West Seattle Bridge now closed until at least 2022, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan is turning to Sound Transit for a new bridge over the Duwamish Waterway. The West Seattle Bridge

Watch video: Time-lapse of demolition and construction of Travis Spur Rail Bridge

The Travis Spur Rail Bridge demolition and reconstruction was done in October 2016, but RT&S has just received video of the 60-hour project. This accelerated bridge construction job will be featured in

Falling concrete from rail bridge in Ohio has Norfolk Southern contemplating a long-term fix

Norfolk Southern crews were on-site in Bucyrus, Ohio, over the weekend after a piece of loose concrete fell from one of its rail bridges over the weekend. 

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Austin’s Capital Metro gearing up for massive light rail system

Some think big, but Austin’s Capital Metro is thinking massive.

BNSF trying to determine if rail bridge that caught on fire in Kansas is worth salvaging

The investigation into the fire that engulfed a BNSF rail bridge near Kiowa, Kan., over the weekend was still active on Feb. 24. BNSF says it is going to determine if the

Watch video: Fire takes on BNSF rail bridge in Kansas

A fire attacked a BNSF rail bridge in Barber County, Kan., on Feb. 22. Video shows the bridge totally engulfed in flames. The fire started just after 4 p.m. by the K-2

On top of derailments, Norfolk Southern now dealing with a bridge washout

Norfolk Southern was able to restore the main line following a derailment in Columbia, S.C., on Feb. 7, but now the Class 1 is dealing with a bridge washout. The bridge washout

Bells & Whistles—2/7/20

 DART gives city of Dallas rail bridge. Widow sues fall protection manufacturer. HART light rail project forces the delay of another major project in Honolulu. Canadian Pacific derailment causes fire.

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