Metrolinx is planning busy nights ahead

Metrolinx has two projects going on the Lakeshore East Rail Corridor in Toronto.

TriMet’s ‘A Better Red’ mission expected to kick off in the fall

Called “A Better Red,” Portland’s TriMet is getting ready to make better use out of plans to extend the Red Line that have been in the works for years.

What a find: Archaeologists uncover medieval church while excavating for high-speed rail project in England

The scope of our coverage does not go beyond North America, but I found something the other day that I could not help but share … so consider this the exception.

Bells & Whistles—Is REM behind sinkholes in Montreal park?

The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending Sept. 10.

Is Montreal’s REM light-rail project behind the sinkholes?

Birdwatchers in Montreal are regretting that the Reseau express metropolitain (REM) ever got off the ground.

Sept. Editorial: Palo Alto, Calif., officials need to hurry up and make a choice

Sometimes it is embarrassing to just sit there looking at packs, but when my mind is all twisted, my thinking turns lazy and always rests on the cheapest of the bunch.

Sept. NRC column: 2022 NRC Conference will be ‘well worth the wait’

There’s no denying it. The decision to cancel the NRC’s annual conference in 2021 was painful.

RT&S September issue now available online

The September issue of RT&S features our 2021 Engineer of the Year Justin Meyer from Canadian Pacific and our 2021 Product and Innovation Showcase.

BNSF says a second track will be built in Edmonds, Wash., but details are lacking

BNSF is now confirming it will build a second line of tracks in Edmonds, Wash., in 2023.

Texas Central CEO is not optimistic construction will start in six months

During a recent interview the CEO of the Texas Central high-speed rail project did not shed much light on progress. Instead, there appears to be some fog developing.

RTA names new Executive Director

The Railway Tie Association (RTA) Executive Committee has named Nathan (Nate) Irby, Ph.D., as the association’s next Executive Director.

Caltrans releases latest draft plan for rail improvements; high-speed rail is a high priority

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has released its latest draft plan for highway and rail improvements that will more safely, efficiently, and sustainably move people and goods between different regions in the state.

Land critical for high-speed maglev route in Baltimore-Washington area just became unavailable

The Baltimore-Washington Rapid Rail’s attempt to condemn land in Baltimore’s Westport neighborhood has officially been struck down.

Bells & Whistles—Sound Transit spends more to help get out of debt

Holding infrastructure bill hostage in the House sends ‘a terrible message’ Sound Transit reacts to financial gap by making it a little wider As change orders continue, Met Council has no more

Sound Transit reacts to financial gap by making it a little wider

Sound Transit believes you have to spend money to save money.

As change orders continue, Met Council has no more money available for Southwest project

More details are emerging of the change orders on the Southwest LRT project in Minnesota.

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Judges rule in favor of BNSF track expansion in Columbia River Gorge

The Gorge Act passed back in 1986 established the Columbia River Gorge as a National Scenic Area.

Holding infrastructure bill hostage in the House sends ‘a terrible message’

The Senate is now hoping a group of moderate Democrats in the House will help move the bipartisan, $1 trillion infrastructure bill.

Grade crossing solutions in Palo Alto, Calif., receive some movement, but answer might not come for a while

The short list is now a bit shorter, but a final decision could be a long process.

Bells & Whistles—Union Pacific does not agree with NTSB report

A look at the top stories RT&S was following the week ending Aug. 20.

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