Less than a month to nominate your rail bridge project for IBC award

The International Bridge Conference will once again honor a railroad bridge project during its awards night, which will happen during the conference June 17-20, 2022, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Read the December digital issue of RT&S

The December issue of RT&S features a story on how some railroads fought wildfires this past summer.

Altamont Corridor Express extension in Calif. receives second environmental clearance

The Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) extension project in California just received a significant stamp of approval.

Public will have a say on Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project alternatives

The public will have the opportunity to comment on the six alternatives for L.A. Metro’s Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project.

Critical CN line officially re-opened, but damage might already be done to grain market

A vital Canadian National line in southern British Columbia is officially back on the grid.

Everett officials outline their priorities for Sound Transit extension

City of Everett, Wash., officials are getting ready to submit a letter to Sound Transit outlining their concerns and priorities for an extension of light rail from Lynnwood to downtown Everett.

Governors asking for federal partnership with new infrastructure money

As Governors make plans to deploy new federal dollars to improve infrastructure in their states and territories, the National Governors Association (NGA) hosted five governors, federal officials and private-sector partners for an Infrastructure Summit to explore best practices and spotlight gubernatorial leadership on the issue.



Court sides with Calif. high-speed rail project, says it was ‘single object of work’ of Proposition 1A

The way something was worded was enough for a group against high-speed rail in California to have more than a few words in court. And the rhetoric may not be finished.

Finally! Hudson Tunnel Project receives green light for construction

Now all that is left is the money.

Bossier City reconsiders action on grade crossing; Union Pacific ‘looks forward’ to continuing work

By a 5-2 vote, the Bossier (La.) City Council voted to permanently close Old Shed railroad crossing over Union Pacific tracks.

California city wants U.S. DOT to deny federal grant request for Skunk Train

The city of Fort Bragg, Calif., is creating a stink over the intentions of the owners of the Skunk Train.

Palo Alto, Calif., officials endure resident complaints, pick solution for grade crossing

Not many are being neighborly in Palo Alto, Calif., these days.

It is lift off for the Howard Street Tunnel expansion project

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan led public- and private-sector leaders in breaking ground on the $466 million Howard Street Tunnel expansion project, which will reconstruct the 126-year-old freight rail tunnel to accommodate double-stacked container trains to and from the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore.

Short line railroad now has the money to tame Little Bull Creek in Ohio

When Little Bull Creek changed course it was acting like a charging nuisance.

Most expensive subway extension in world history called a ‘bargain’

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul walked the abandoned tunnel under Second Avenue in East Harlem on Nov. 23.

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More RAISE grant money will be delivered to more rail projects

RAISE grants continue the quest of elevating railroad lines.

Wilmington, N.C., picks preferred route for railroad realignment

Wilmington, N.C., will soon be getting a railroad line out of the way.

After maintenance, crossing in Wichita, Kan., is taking out tires and wheels

A railroad crossing in Wichita, Kan., is damaging wheels and tires at a high clip.

Five railroad bridges, rail will be upgraded in Wisconsin

A Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant has been awarded to the Wisconsin DOT to help fund a Rock County project to repair and replace railroad bridge components.

California high-speed rail project receives more grant money

The U.S. DOT has awarded a $24 million grant to the California High-Speed Rail Authority.

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