Final chapter? MTA hopes infrastructure bill will finally complete Second Avenue subway extension
So much has happened since the Second Avenue subway extension in New York City first received funding one could write a book.
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Bells & Whistles—Some details released on fatal rail bridge accident
Is the ‘Impossible Railroad’ project simply too impossible? Union Pacific releases information on accident that killed worker in Texas HART now knows how it will fix problem, but still lacks the fixers
Union Pacific releases information on accident that killed worker in Texas
Some details have been released regarding a worker who was killed on a bridge construction site in Castroville, Texas.
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.
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.
Bells & Whistles—Met Council puts public in front of ‘big bad bear’
The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending Oct. 29.
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.
Watch: Track installation at Eglinton Crosstown project
Workers continue to get the job done at the Eglinton Crosstown light-rail transit site.
Public gets a close-up view of the real trouble behind the Southwest light-rail line project
The Metropolitan Council has heard all the complaints from the public about the new Southwest light-rail line.
Circleville, Ohio, wants a grade separation to deal with at-grade crossing traffic, but doesn’t know where yet
The town of Circleville, Ohio, is hearing what it would take to add more separations from at-grade railroad crossings.
Montreal mayor promises $500M for second REM project
With upcoming elections come promises, and in the case of Montreal city council candidate Valerie Plante, promises come at a price she’s willing to pursue.
CSX, W.Va. DOH attempt to work out deal for bridge replacement
The cost to replace a bridge in West Virginia has gone up, which means the portion promised by CSX also has elevated.
DART reconfigures new D2 subway to lessen impact to Deep Ellum area
To the average citizen it probably makes sense not to surface a new subway system at a place called Deep Ellum.
October editorial: Rail bridge troubles on full display
Which autographed jerseys will be pressed and which will be fluffed?
Rail bridge nominations for IBC award are now open
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
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.
Bells & Whistles—LaGuardia had a new transit line, but now it does not
RT&S covers the top news stories of the week.
TTCI: HART report on frogs delivered ‘on schedule,’ but agency says final version still not ready
Confusion continues to reign in regards to Hawaii’s first light-rail line in Honolulu.