RFP Stage Closed for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension SRS Package
TORONTO – The Request for Proposals has closed for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension stations, rail, and systems.
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Rail Receives ‘B-‘ in ASCE’s 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure (UPDATED 3/27)
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released its 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, with its highest-ever grade of ‘C’.
Rail Group On Air: What’s green is big in Boston—An update on Green Line Extension construction
Railway Track & Structures Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson talks with Green Line Extension Project Manager John Dalton on construction progress and some challenges.
Watch: Progress on California’s Gold Line light-rail project
On May 19 the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority used a zoom call to update those interested on the progress of the light-rail extension from Glendora to Pomona, Calif.
Bells & Whistles—LIRR reaches second milestone in two weeks
Watch: Rail delivery for DART’s Silver Line project. With no tax on ballot, doom day looms for Caltrain. Workers make first strike on Gold Line extension in L.A. Watch time-lapse video of
Watch: Rail delivery for DART’s Silver Line project
Long portions of steel rails were delivered to Addison, Texas, along the Silver Line, a sure sign that construction on Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s (DART) $2 billion project is underway. Manufactured by
Indiana Northeastern Railroad track in Ohio will receive upgrade in track condition
The condition of the Indiana Northeastern Railroad in Ohio will soon be upgraded to a Federal Railroad Administration Class 2 after the Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) gave the green light to
OmniTRAX involved in historic hub project in Georgia that will include rail, yard construction
Affiliates of Denver-based OmniTRAX, Inc. and The Broe Group have signed A&R Logistics, Inc. (A&R) as lead tenant to anchor the Savannah Gateway Industrial Hub (SGIH), a master-planned, 2,750-acre industrial park with
Transit Construction: Just how it was rehearsed—BART executes massive system upgrade
Once the show curtain is released, nothing is going to stop it from swallowing an act whole.
Midwest Flooding Recovery: Rollin’ on the river
On p 28 of the August issue of this magazine, I quoted Matt Weyand, sales engineer with Ballast Tools Equipment, about the devastation he witnessed while working on track repair for two Class
Fire damage on rail bridge in Arizona not as bad as first reported; span set to be open by Sept. 22
It looks like the Arizona & California Railroad rail bridge that caught on fire on Sept. 14 will be back in service by Sept. 22.
voestalpine Nortrak changes name to voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak
voestalpine Nortrak announced that effective immediately, the company will be known as voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak. The new name—accompanied by a redesigned logo—more accurately reflects the firm’s membership in voestalpine’s global Railway
Short line railroad track in Minn. literally falling apart as search for funds continues
A short line railroad track that runs in Rock and Nobles counties in Minnesota needs to be able to haul flammable liquids by May 1, 2023. If that is the case, it
HNTB taps Gale as Great Lakes Division president
Chris Gale, PE, is the new president of HNTB Corporation’s Great Lakes Division.
Amtrak’s long-distance routes will not change anytime soon
Amtrak’s long-distance service is not going to change, for now. However, the passenger carrier’s Board of Directors also will not be altered. U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran is concerned about the the status
Pennsylvania approves funds supporting 27 freight projects
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf approved April 29 funding for 27 rail freight improvement projects that officials say will also create and sustain 255 jobs statewide.
TTCI publishes annual report outlining research highlights
The Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI) issued its annual report, complete with a slew of research findings that are must-reads for folks working in track and structures.
CSX set to break ground on N.C. rail hub next month
Work will soon be underway at the site of CSX’s proposed intermodal rail facility across from North Carolina Wesleyan College, a liberal arts college based in Rocky Mount, N.C.
HNTB appoints Tyson to serve as transit, rail consultant in Texas
HNTB Corporation has appointed Cheryle Tyson to serve as a national transit/rail consultant based in the firm’s Plano, Texas, office, located about 20 miles north of Downtown Dallas.
Three MnDOT projects gain funding to improve state’s rail service
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has announced three projects aimed at improving rail service in the state.