Short line railroad now has the money to tame Little Bull Creek in Ohio

When Little Bull Creek changed course it was acting like a charging nuisance.

Norfolk Southern

More RAISE grant money will be delivered to more rail projects

RAISE grants continue the quest of elevating railroad lines.

After maintenance, crossing in Wichita, Kan., is taking out tires and wheels

A railroad crossing in Wichita, Kan., is damaging wheels and tires at a high clip.

FTA outlines how historic spending level will play out for transit infrastructure

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal is the largest investment in American infrastructure in generations, and marks an inflection point for American transit.

RT&S encourages those in MoW sector to take state of the industry survey

Railway Track & Structures magazine is currently conducting a survey on the performance of the Maintenance-of-Way industry.

Heavy rain, mudslides cover tracks at Port of Vancouver, derail train

The supply chain has been choked for months, and a long drink of water is the last thing it needs.

HART

HART now knows how it will fix problem, but still lacks the fixers

A plan to correct a major problem with Hawaii’s first light-rail project has been approved, but now the transit agency is having trouble finding approved workers.

Is the ‘Impossible Railroad’ project simply too impossible?

The “Impossible Railroad” just took another step toward impractical.

Amtrak CEO confirms which two rail projects are a priority with new funding

Waiting for a huge increase in allowance, you can’t blame Amtrak for making a wish list.

Build Back Better legislation would hamper worker-deprived sawmill industry

A shrinking workforce and legislation that is being pushed through Washington is weighing heavily on the minds of saw millers.

RT&S November issue now online

The November issue of RT&S contains a feature story on BART’s rail grinding program.

Initial take on historic infrastructure bill: President Biden loosened grip on climate and dollars will not flow for months

The House of Representatives passed a historic $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill late in the night on Nov. 5.

Will the infrastructure bill pass soon? Economic package still top priority

By a virtual vote on Sunday, most Democrats in the House of Representatives signaled they would support a revised economic bill.

Acquisition will shake up rail ballast maintenance sector

Rhomberg Sersa Rail Group (RSRG) and Balfour Beatty U.S. are pleased to announce they have entered into an agreement for the acquisition by RSRG of the Balfour Beatty Track Solutions division.

Ottawa changes format, allows public access to consultant reviewing plan for embattled Confederation Line

Transportation Resource Associates (TRA) is looking over Rideau Transit Maintenance’s (RTM) return-to-service plan on Ottawa’s Confederation Line following a pair of derailments.

Industry-Railway Suppliers puts industry on display during first-ever show

ndustry-Railway Suppliers held the first-ever Chicago Railroad Show in September at their headquarters in Elmhurst, Ill.

TTCI expands to create epicenter for rail research, testing, and training services

Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Association of American Railroads (AAR), is establishing an independent training and on-track testing facility in Pueblo capable of meeting the needs of today’s rail industry and testing tomorrow’s transportation solutions.

With deadline looming in 10 days, House and Senate might be struggling to pass infrastructure bill

When Oct. 31 comes to an end, Biden’s massive $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan will turn into a pumpkin.

Coldwater, Mich., helps fund ‘imperative’ rail improvement project

The city of Coldwater, Mich., will be using just over $300,000 of its Capital Improvement Fund to pay for a portion of 10.1 miles of rail line improvement.

October issue of RT&S is now online

The October issue of RT&S features the annual crossties report.

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