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.

rail bridges

BNSF’s permit to build bridge in Washington is denied

It’s back to the Ecology board for BNSF in the state of Washington.

Watch: Update on high-speed rail San Jose-to-Merced project in Calif.

The San Jose-to-Merced project section of the California high-speed rail system will provide a critical rail link between the San Francisco Bay Area and the Central Valley.

Watch: Amtrak increasing speed of Acela trains in New Jersey

Amtrak passengers can now travel even faster on Acela as recent infrastructure improvements along a 16-mile segment of the Northeast Corridor in New Jersey between South Brunswick (Monmouth Junction) and Trenton known as the Raceway can accommodate speeds of up to 150 mph.

UPDATED: With no one left in charge, is high-speed rail dead in Texas?

Executives are ghosting high-speed rail in the state of Texas.

NTSB continues pushing for rail worker safety

In the last 25 years, nearly 500 railroad workers have been killed while doing their jobs. Nearly 150,000 have been injured. The NTSB is trying to do something about it.

Metro Blue Line Extension route recommendation is advanced

The Metro (Minneapolis/St. Paul) Blue Line Extension route recommendation passed an important milestone when the Corridor Management Committee voted to advance the recommended route.

High-speed rail project in Calif. about to be ‘nearly 423 miles environmentally cleared’

The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released the Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement for the approximately 43-mile San Francisco-to-San Jose project section in northern California.

Bells & Whistles—NTSB determines cause of Tempe train derailment

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BNSF Railway advances track efficiency improvements in San Bernardino

Traffic will flow more smoothly through BNSF’s San Bernardino intermodal facility.

Archaeologist’s exciting time on Maya Train project is all you need to know about how far it is from finish line

When it comes to making deadlines, it is not a good sign when an archaeologist on site is enjoying his or her time.

Valley Transportation Authority moves forward on Phase II extension project

The Valley Transportation Authority is moving forward on the BART Phase II extension.

Georgia to make short line routes sturdier behind pair of projects

A pair of Class 3 railroads in Georgia will be able to make some much-needed improvements to their rail lines.

June issue of RT&S is now online

The June issue of RT&S features the 2022 RT&S Top Projects list as well as a product overview on grade crossings.

Valley Metro’s work on light-rail requires bridge closure on June weekends

Valley Metro is working on a significant light-rail extension project.

SANDAG

SANDAG set to replace 100+-year-old bridge as double-tracking project continues

The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) will use $8 million in federal funding to replace a timber bridge that was built back in 1917.

SEPTA announces upgrades to Fox Chase Regional Rail Line

SEPTA will begin a month-long project to enhance Regional Rail infrastructure as part of the Fox Chase Improvement Program.

MTA to begin final phase of critical track replacement work in Queens next month

MTA announced that crews will begin the final phase of a multi-phase project, replacing approximately 2.4 miles of track on the J and Z lines between the 121 St and Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer stations in Queens.

Reaching 75% design completion, Green Line’s D Branch closer to being fully accessible

MBTA’s Green Line D Branch is well on it’s way to being completely accessible.

Canadian Minister of Transport announces new measures to improve track conditions

The Government of Canada is continuing to move ahead with concrete actions which improve railway track safety to better protect those living and working near Canada’s rail corridors.

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