Canadian National

Canadian National to invest more than $110 million in rail network in Minn., Miss.

Canadian National continues to announce rail maintenance plans for its network.

Jacksonville Port Authority completes terminal improvements on Blount Island

The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) announced the completion of the final phase of $100 million in berth enhancements at the SSA Jacksonville Container Terminal (JCT) at Blount Island.

MARTA set on bus service for neighborhood, but others still pushing for light rail

Not many are getting on the bus idea for the Campbellton Road corridor in Atlanta.

Farmers asked railroad to take care of brush and other items before fatal Amtrak accident in Mo.

Taking care of overgrown vegetation might have helped the driver of a dump truck safely cross railroad tracks in Chariton County, Mo.

Canadian National will make upgrades to track, bridges in Tennessee

Canadian National has announced it plans to invest approximately $30 million in Tennessee in 2022.

BNSF places limited embargo on some shipments headed for California

In response to significant ongoing service challenges, BNSF plans to issue a temporary permit embargo affecting some westbound traffic moving to destinations in California.

Does President Biden have the support to suspend the gas tax?

President Biden is calling on Congress to freeze the federal gas tax for three months right when funding from his massive infrastructure bill was starting to grow legs.

Short line railroad company wants to stop rails-to-trails effort

A short line railroad company in the state of New York is trying to block the path of a rails-to-trails effort.

HART

HART is confident about one thing as it extends light rail contract with Stantec

Stantec will be in Hawaii a little longer following the extension of its contract with Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART).

San Fernando commuters overwhelmingly want a tunnel, not a monorail

You do not have to dig too deep to find commuters in and around the San Fernando Valley who prefer tunneling over a system that runs on the surface.

SOGR backlog

Amtrak launches procurement phase for B&P Tunnel Replacement Program

Amtrak is working toward replacement of B&P Tunnel in Baltimore.

Watch: Aerial footage of massive derailment in Lawrence, Kan.

The Lawrence, Kan., Police Department has released drone footage of the aftermath of the Union Pacific derailment that happened over the weekend.

June editorial: A high-voltage jolt to the system

The rapid-fire vibration through my thumbnail triggered my panic reflex. I knew within seconds I had to abort.

Officials celebrate completion of the CREATE Argo Connections (B9) Project

The ongoing Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency Program (CREATE) has completed another project.

Two coal train derailments this weekend—one on UP, the other on CN

Two separate and unrelated coal train derailments occurred this weekend.

Union Pacific replaces 110-year-old rail bridge in two days

Replacing a 110-year-old bridge in 48 hours is an ambitious task no matter who you ask; accomplishing it in 30 hours deserves a major acknowledgement. A cross-functional Union Pacific team recently did just that in Iowa.

Georgia Ports Authority sets all-time trade record in May

The Georgia Ports Authority moved an all-time high 519,390 twenty-foot equivalent container units in May, breaking the previous record of 504,350 TEUs set in October 2021.

railroad track

New technology informs trains about earthquake tremors before they can do damage

California’s Metrolink will use a technology to help notify train operators of earthquake tremors before any serious damage occurs on rail lines.

West Chester wants back in the game with a refurbished rail line to Philly

Call it a modern version of the SEPTA commuter train service, but West Chester officials believe commuters will get the full treatment of what the old rail line offered.

The Tide could roll into Military Circle in Norfolk, Va.

Officials want The Tide in Norfolk, Va., to last a little longer.

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