The day when trains were not told to reduce speed during extreme heat, and the worst happened
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Metrolinx begins another round of work on Kitchener Line
More work is happening on the Kitchener Line that will help bring two-way, all-day service from Toronto’s Union Station to Kitchener GO Station.
Mexico pushes Mayan Train project construction, which could cost $20B and scar the environment
Despite what could be a $20 billion price tag, Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez remains committed to the Mayan Train project.
St. Louis MetroLink tunnels overwhelmed by heavy rainfall
A 100-year rain event hit the St. Louis region on July 26, and it made a spectacle out of the St. Louis MetroLink.
High temperatures have SEPTA continuously monitoring rail, power lines
The heat wave that is smacking the Philadelphia area has SEPTA making repeated inspections on its track.
Watch: How Metrolinx is building the LRT
Talking about construction is one thing – but seeing it is a whole other story. In a newly released video, Metrolinx shows how the different phases of construction will work when shovels hit the ground for the Hamilton LRT.
HART reports millions in savings thanks to employee cuts, shift in light rail construction
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) was able to chop millions of dollars off its budget mostly by making staff cuts.
Crews set to connect key Sound Transit light rail extension
In order for construction crews to connect the existing Tacoma Link line to the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension, the T Line will be shut down Aug. 1 to Sept. 16 at the intersection of 9th Avenue and Commerce Street.
MBTA completes 12-day full-access closure on Green Line C branch
As part of the MBTA’s Capital Programs, the Capital Transformation team has successfully completed the 12-day full-access closure on the Green Line C Branch, delivering critical safety and dependability improvements across the branch.
Watch: Time-lapse video of signal bridge installment
On the Brightline Zone 4 project, HWR recently installed a 92’ signal bridge spanning five tracks, the largest of 11 overhead structures on the line.
Rail bridge in Montana could collapse in the coming days
The historic Northern Pacific Railway Bridge in Park County, Mont., is teetering on the edge of complete destruction.
Crews ready for final leg of LIRR third track expansion project
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) announced eastbound service between New Hyde Park and Westbury will experience changes in August and September as crews begin incorporating the newly built third track to the LIRR Main Line by demolishing temporary platforms and completing track and signal systems work and testing.
5,000, five, and counting: Sound Transit still hearing concerns about tunnel construction
Residents of the Chinatown-International District showed up in force at a recent public meeting held by Sound Transit to voice objection over a light-rail tunnel project that is planned to run through the neighborhood.
Light-rail tunnel project in San Bernardino County, Calif., takes a step back
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ENSCO Rail to supply track inspection vehicle for UAE’s first railway network
ENSCO Rail, Inc., announced on July 21 that Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE National Rail Network, awarded the company a multi-year contract for a track inspection vehicle to assist in the building of the UAE’s first freight and passenger railway network.
Bridge Approach, Ep. 2
RT&S Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson finds some railroad bridge beauty in Pittsburgh.
Watch: Train derails in Michigan, some cars end up in ditch
A train derailed in Alpena Township, Mich., on July 21.
Third track construction ready to begin in Chicago suburb
Geneva, Ill., has been waiting for a third rail to be constructed for quite some time, and officials said the project should begin next month.
Temps on rails in Dallas hit 150, forcing DART trains to slow down
Intense heat is covering much of the U.S., and it is forcing a cool down in terms of train speeds.
Look: Heavy rain cripples MTA, Metro North rail lines, but crew response is swift
Hundreds of Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) frontline workers were out in the system on July 18 responding to heavy rainfall during the rush hour commute.