Utility pole placement could result in an unexpected temporary rail bridge on LIRR project

The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) was not planning on this first with its Third Track Expansion Project.

Less than a month to nominate your rail bridge project for IBC award

The International Bridge Conference will once again honor a railroad bridge project during its awards night, which will happen during the conference June 17-20, 2022, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Read the December digital issue of RT&S

The December issue of RT&S features a story on how some railroads fought wildfires this past summer.

Public will have a say on Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project alternatives

The public will have the opportunity to comment on the six alternatives for L.A. Metro’s Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project.

Finally! Hudson Tunnel Project receives green light for construction

Now all that is left is the money.

California city wants U.S. DOT to deny federal grant request for Skunk Train

The city of Fort Bragg, Calif., is creating a stink over the intentions of the owners of the Skunk Train.

Palo Alto, Calif., officials endure resident complaints, pick solution for grade crossing

Not many are being neighborly in Palo Alto, Calif., these days.

It is lift off for the Howard Street Tunnel expansion project

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan led public- and private-sector leaders in breaking ground on the $466 million Howard Street Tunnel expansion project, which will reconstruct the 126-year-old freight rail tunnel to accommodate double-stacked container trains to and from the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore.

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.

Most expensive subway extension in world history called a ‘bargain’

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul walked the abandoned tunnel under Second Avenue in East Harlem on Nov. 23.

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More RAISE grant money will be delivered to more rail projects

RAISE grants continue the quest of elevating railroad lines.

Wilmington, N.C., picks preferred route for railroad realignment

Wilmington, N.C., will soon be getting a railroad line out of the way.

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.

Five railroad bridges, rail will be upgraded in Wisconsin

A Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant has been awarded to the Wisconsin DOT to help fund a Rock County project to repair and replace railroad bridge components.

Bells & Whistles—UP to city: Not so fast

The top news stories of the week ending Nov. 19.

Watch: High-speed rail construction progress in California

The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released its latest video showing where all the action is taking place on the state’s high-speed rail project.

Project Connect joint powers agreement receives last leg of approval

A joint powers agreement for Austin’s Project Connect was unanimously approved by Austin Transit Partnership on Nov. 17.

New railroad bridge in Findlay, Ohio, will improve flood elevation

A river trouble spot will be more abiding in the near future.

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.

Rail projects are in high gear in L.A. County, but will the momentum continue?

Some are now calling Los Angeles County the rail construction hub of the U.S.

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