Bells & Whistles—Crumbling rail bridge feeds crumbling relationship

The top news stories RT&S was following this week.

Will Union Pacific finally expand a railroad line in Mesa area? Signs point to yes

Union Pacific is making land claims out west, and it is leading people to believe the Class 1 is preparing for a line expansion.

Canada invests in four projects to increase rail efficiency in Regina and southern Saskatchewan

Canada’s supply chain is still feeling the impacts of the pandemic and the Government of Canada is committed to addressing this by strengthening Canada’s supply chains and trade corridors, which will grow the economy and mitigate global inflation.

July editorial: This is out of control

A violently flipping car would most likely miss the country’s smallest guard rail system.

FTAI announces details for completion of FTAI infrastructure spin-off

Fortress Transportation and Infrastructure Investors LLC (“FTAI”; Nasdaq: FTAI) announced that its Board of Directors has approved the details and timing of the spin-off of its infrastructure business.

Rail service still suspended following rail bridge fire in Oklahoma City

A rail bridge fire in Oklahoma City, Okla., has knocked out rail service in the area, and officials do not know when traffic will be able to continue.

Promises, promises: CSX, residents grapple over rail bridge in South Philly

A crumbling bridge in South Philadelphia is a daily reminder of a broken promise, according to residents.

2022 RT&S Women in Railroad Engineering list is revealed

Lunchtime has forever been the moment of reveal, but the pull does not always have to follow tradition.

July issue of RT&S now online

The July issue of RT&S features the magazine’s annual Women in Railroad Engineering list along with product features covering the fasteners and special trackwork markets.

New I-5 bridge could be fully approved soon, sending it to environmental review stage

The Modified Locally Preferred Alternative plan for the new I-5 bridge connecting the state of Washington with Oregon is building some nod momentum.

Bells & Whistles—Largest rail project in last 30 years clears final regulatory hurdle

The top news stories of the week ending July 8.

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.

Rail Ties from Koppers

Koppers presents annual Zero Harm President’s Award to Muncy, Pa., facility

Koppers recently presented the annual Zero Harm President’s Award to its Muncy facility in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, in recognition of its best-in-company performance as measured in safety, environmental responsibility, and innovation.

MTA project announcements and updates

The New York City region’s Metropolitan Transit Authority has kicked off several projects recently in order to maintain their infrastructure in a state of good repair and to add some new service. Here are three of the rail projects the agency is working on.

Houston, Harris County to sue Union Pacific over contaminated site

The city of Houston and Harris County, Texas, are planning on suing Union Pacific over a site that they are calling “contaminated” in the city’s Fifth Ward.

Gateway projects

N.Y., N.J. are in step with each other regarding Gateway Project

A baby step is better than a crawl.

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.

BNSF suffers coal train derailment

A BNSF coal train derailed last week.

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.

MxV Rail and the Global Center of Rail Excellence enter knowledge sharing agreement

MxV Rail (formerly TTCI) and the UK’s Global Center of Rail Excellence (GCRE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work together to advance rail technology and innovation worldwide.

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