More are supporting passenger rail line that would link Fort Worth to New York
Official support is coming in for a proposed I-20 passenger rail service line that would run between Fort Worth and Atlanta.
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Texas Central failed to pay taxes last year, and counties are ready to collect
There are two certainties in life, and one of them is past due for Texas Central.
The return of a South Coast Rail line to Boston has more cons than pros
As construction continues on the South Coast Rail restoration project outside of Boston, there is some doubt that the return to rail will be worth it.
Light rail projects set to receive billions in federal funding
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has announced the U.S. DOT is recommending $4.45 billion both to advance seven new rail and bus rapid transit (BRT) projects for first-time funding and to continue funding for eight projects with existing construction grants in FY 2023.
Grand Slam idea does not even reach the plate in Maryland
The Baltimore Grand Slam has turned into a big out.
Subway construction now twice as big in Toronto
Officials were on hand in Toronto, Canada, to sound the horns and mark the beginning of another subway project.
Could Interborough Express and AirTrain connect en route to LaGuardia?
Two New York City rail projects could come together to establish one connection to LaGuardia Airport.
NRC column: Optimize your fleet with the auction
Railroad contractors are an opinionated bunch, but they will agree on this point: Having the right equipment makes all the difference when it comes to working safely, productively, and profitably.
King County, Wash., looks to produce own concrete as strike enters fourth month
When product runs out for a lengthy period of time, you consider making your own.
Metro-North trains back up to full speed over culvert impacted by Ida
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced that crews have completed permanent repairs of a 110-year-old culvert in Dobbs Ferry and the track structure on it that was washed out by heavy rain and high winds from Tropical Storm Ida.
RT&S selects 2022 10 under 40 list
The Railway Track & Structures 10 under 40 list honors some of the most talented and bright people in the railroad Maintenance-of-Way industry.
Enhanced Service Zones in Seattle area would target areas for light-rail expansion, project acceleration
If residents in the Seattle area want light-rail projects to be executed a little quicker they may have to be faster on the draw with their pocketbook.
Montreal’s mega light-rail project now sits in purgatory after design revisions released
Despite new designs released for the second phase of the $10 billion REM de L’Est light-rail project in Montreal, a new delay could mean a late start in terms of construction.
HDR to perform feasibility study for ‘catalyst’ rail project
San Juan County, N.M., has selected HDR to perform a feasibility study for the Four Corners Freight Rail project.
Bells & Whistles—Is a change in contract method ruining a contractor financially?
The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending March 4.
MARTA study could wipe out proposed light-rail lines due to higher costs
An engineering study conducted by MARTA has revealed proposed light-rail lines would be more expensive than original estimates.
Brightline West secures right-of-way for Vegas high-speed rail route; line expected to be electrified
The missing link for Brightline West’s Las Vegas-to-Los Angeles high-speed rail service now appears to be in plain site.
Bells & Whistles—Fatal light-rail route has Sound Transit changing design approach
The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending Feb. 18.
Sound Transit looks to improve deadly MLK route; future designs will be aerial or tunnel guideways
A dangerous route has Sound Transit changing its design stance on future light-rail projects. Well, for the most part anyway.
Key rail projects across the U.S. make significant progress
Railway Track & Structures magazine takes a closer look at four rail projects going on this year.