First major rail project in 30 years clears final regulatory hurdle
The wheels of the Uinta Basin Railway project, which will be built to help haul oil, are being greased.
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N.Y., N.J. are in step with each other regarding Gateway Project
A baby step is better than a crawl.
Port news in Benton, Wash., and Kiln, Miss.
Port news that will strengthen intermodal rail and help the supply chain has been reported around the country.
MBTA crews finish Green Line B Branch work, shift to C Branch
As part of the MBTA’s Capital Programs, the Capital Transformation team has completed the 12-day closure on the Green Line B Branch, accomplishing infrastructure work that will improve safety and reliability on the line.
Relocation project for Del Mar tracks receives first major dose of funding
The tracks running along the Del Mar bluffs in California are one step closer from being several steps away from the eroding coastline.
Bells & Whistles—Is high-speed rail back on in Texas after critical court victory?
The top news stories RT&S was covering the week ending July 1.
High-speed rail in Calif. will finally receive $4.2B, but future funding is murky
It’s always good to have someone of authority holding the money bag.
Two cities still have sticking points about Blue Line extension
In an attempt to ease the tension of the proposed Blue Line extension light rail route approved by the Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County (Minn.) Board, stakeholders went on a bus tour on June 29.
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.
Pocket track at Aldershot Station holds a key that will unlock more GO Train service to Hamilton
Now complete, Aldershot GO’s new pocket track connection may only be 200 metres long, but it will go a long way in achieving one of Metrolinx’s top priorities: opening up more GO service to Hamilton. Read on to learn more about how the track was tested, and why it will eventually mean more service.
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.
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.
Amtrak launches procurement phase for B&P Tunnel Replacement Program
Amtrak is working toward replacement of B&P Tunnel in Baltimore.
Officials celebrate completion of the CREATE Argo Connections (B9) Project
The ongoing Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency Program (CREATE) has completed another project.
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.
Watch: Extension of LA Metro L Line (Gold) to Pomona reaches halfway point
The project to extend the L Line (Gold) from its current terminus in Azusa to Pomona is now 50 percent complete.
The Tide could roll into Military Circle in Norfolk, Va.
Officials want The Tide in Norfolk, Va., to last a little longer.
CN signal, communication workers ready to strike
Canadian National is at risk of losing its signal and communication people if neither side can agree to avert a strike.