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CSX makes temporary fix to rail crossing in Mich., but problems continue

Holland, Mich., is famous for its Tulip Day Festival every year. Right now, the town is fearful of other things that have been popping up over an at-grade railroad crossing.

UP train derails in county where most U.S. derailments have happened since 2019

A Union Pacific train derailed in San Bernardino County, Calif., on March 21, and the area could be considered the most dangerous when it comes to these types of rail accidents in the country.

Enhanced Service Zones in Seattle area would target areas for light-rail expansion, project acceleration

If residents in the Seattle area want light-rail projects to be executed a little quicker they may have to be faster on the draw with their pocketbook.

Montreal’s mega light-rail project now sits in purgatory after design revisions released

Despite new designs released for the second phase of the $10 billion REM de L’Est light-rail project in Montreal, a new delay could mean a late start in terms of construction.

Rail Group On Air: Both sides of the fence

RT&S Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson digs deeper into a rail fence controversy in Del Mar, Calif.

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BNSF toughens its stance on rail bridge ownership

Regarding the Bismarck-Mandan Rail Bridge, BNSF is no longer playing around.

Charleston, S.C., looking at major project to eliminate at-grade railroad crossings

The city of Charleston, S.C., wants to eliminate some at-grade rail crossings, and is ready to put up some serious money to do so.

Watch: Crews prepare to tackle complex drawbridge project on Brightline’s Orlando route

Brightline will complete a critical piece of its $2.7 billion Orlando expansion project with the installation of a new railroad drawbridge over the Loxahatchee River in Jupiter, Fla.

Lunch and a $286,000 tab? Town looks to increase vertical clearance of CN bridge

It just took one lunch to put a bridge raising in motion in the town of Lafayette, Wis.

NS derailment cripples Amtrak weekend service on Northeast Corridor

A Norfolk Southern train derailment over the weekend had Amtrak cancelling trips.

HDR to perform feasibility study for ‘catalyst’ rail project

San Juan County, N.M., has selected HDR to perform a feasibility study for the Four Corners Freight Rail project.

All this time North Dakota may be owner of rail bridge at center of tug-o-war

Another player has entered the game involving the preservation or destruction of the Bismarck-Mandan Rail Bridge—the state of North Dakota.

Watch: Crews remove second span of Merchants Bridge

Crews have been working to remove the second truss of the Merchants Bridge in St. Louis.

Bells & Whistles—Is a change in contract method ruining a contractor financially?

The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending March 4.

Ohio rail bridge closes after rocks fall from structure

Rocks falling from a railroad bridge in downtown Amherst, Ohio, had train service paused for further inspection on March 2.

Wisconsin & Southern Railroad to improve bridges, rail with DOT funding

The Troy Drive Railroad Bridge in the city of Madison, Wisc., will be replaced thanks to a $3.5 million grant from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation as part of the 2022 Freight Rail Preservation Program.

Cost to repaint rail bridge has Casper, Wyo., officials looking for alternatives

The saying, “It just needs a coat of paint,” takes on a little more sting when the cost is $150,000.

MARTA study could wipe out proposed light-rail lines due to higher costs

An engineering study conducted by MARTA has revealed proposed light-rail lines would be more expensive than original estimates.

Santa Cruz RTC becomes a goat herder for sake of railroad tracks

Goat milk, goat cheese, and goat track cleaners. The last one could be on its way to becoming an official product used by railroad companies and transit agencies.

New Michigan rail passenger line would boost downtown economies

Called a downtown-to-downtown connection, a new proposed passenger line in Michigan could do wonders to help central business districts.

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