A panel of residents has been formed to work with city officials and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) on design options for the 11th Street railroad underpass in Moorhead, Minn. The
The Onondaga Lake Parkway railroad bridge in Liverpool, N.Y., has been a hazard for trucks and other vehicles over the years. Plenty of signs notifying motorists of the span’s vertical clearance cover
The North County Transit District (NCTD) will wait on installing a large portion of a new fence along the Del Mar bluffs to prevent pedestrians from crossing the track. Construction of a
Beachgoers do not want anything to get in their way from enjoying a day on the coast, but the North County Transit District (NCTD) is saying enough is enough. There are plans
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has been awarded a total of $1.2 million through two competitive federal grants, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced. The grants will be made through
Indian River County knew its chances to be heard in front of the U.S. Supreme Court was slim, but a small group thought it was better than none. The county was in
Transportation Safety Board of Canada reports on 2019 derailment LIRR to install new rail bridge at site of deadly 2019 accident Metro’s Silver Line extension is not open yet, but derailment risk
Complete shutdowns and complete satisfaction go hand in hand for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). The agency stopped service on the Green Line E Branch to complete some much needed track
Federal funding allocations announced for four transit infrastructure projects. More details emerge from Sound Transit hi-rail accident. FRA announces rail inspection technology rule to improve track safety. MBTA approves $403.5 million for
Miller Ingenuity was selected to supply ZoneGuard, their electronic roadway worker protection system, for the Bay Area Rapid Transit’s (BART) mainline track in compliance with CPUC GO 175-A to warn track workers
Having worked in the industry for 50 years, if you consider my postretirement involvement, I will be the first to admit that today’s railroads are, in many respects, much safer than they
The goat man is supposedly an urban legend in Louisville. Apparently, he can be summoned when people step on or cross the Pope Lick trestle. The goat man is related to the
Based on data collected from over five years of short line Safety Culture Assessments conducted, the Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) has developed and released a new resource for short line railroads,
The National Transportation Safety Board issued the final report for its investigation of the June, 10, 2017, Queens Village, N.Y., railroad accident in which a railroad roadway worker was struck and killed by a
Operating a freight railroad has always been a challenge. While the North American network is generally safe and well-maintained, there are multiple headaches to deal with. Maintaining a sound right-of-way to minimize
You are not supposed to be able to work around something you can’t see, but the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic while still working on its
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is using communications technology to seek public input on Texas Central’s proposed safety standards for its high-speed rail project. However, opponents say many of the people who
You need to listen for the train horn today. This is not just any train horn used for safety purposes when trains are approaching railroad crossings. This is a special horn honoring
A fatal accident at a railroad crossing in Florida will keep the crossing closed for several weeks. The accident happened on Friday, April 10, at the Cypress Creek Road crossing west of
Before railroad companies are granted a pass, they need to make sure they are not taking a pass on workers currently on furlough. The Transportation Trades Department of the AFL-CIO (TTD) has