Austin subway tunnel has no way out, may have to be longer

When there is no way to come up, you need to keep going.

Raleigh-to-Atlanta high-speed route still looks more like a dream than reality

Earlier this week officials announced plans for a high-speed rail line connecting Raleigh, N.C., and Atlanta.

Watch: TriMet experimenting with drone for rail infrastructure inspections

TriMet launched a pilot project in July to get a new view of track infrastructure and help in the assessment of maintenance needs.

Watch: Time lapse of bridge move on LIRR Expansion Project

Metropolitan Transportation Authority Construction & Development recently pushed the second of two railroad bridges into place on Willis Avenue under the main line.

Could an infrastructure bill be signed into law before the August recess?

The Senate could be voting on its version of a historical infrastructure bill as early as this week, which means there is a chance it could become law by the August recess.

Gateway projects

Threats by N.Y. Gov. Cuomo still putting worry into Gateway Project deadline

With backing from the White House and the Transportation Secretary, one would think the Gateway Project is finally ready for takeoff. However, there is another source delaying the countdown.

N.Y. town wants CSX to take the threat of flooding more seriously

A CSX railroad bridge over Sauquoit Creek in Whitesboro, N.Y., is a gathering place for the wrong kind.

Watch: Drone footage of California high-speed rail construction progress

Below is a look at drone footage of progress made on the Peterson Road structure, which is part of the California high-speed rail project.

July Editorial: The safe bet for rail? It’s not $1 trillion

I was having dinner with my best friend when I realized I have never seen what was inside of his safe.

Rail installation nearly complete on Eglinton Crosstown LRT project

The Eglinton Crosstown light-rail transit (LRT) project has seen significant completion of the rail needed across the line.

Netflix refuses to binge post; Metrolinx tells content provider to back off regarding Eglinton Crosstown project

So is this Netflix and battle? The streaming giant recently went after the Eglinton Crosstown LRT project in Toronto.

Bells & Whistles—House passes infrastructure bill to put pressure on the Senate

Transportation Secretary says it is time for Gateway Project work, but N.Y. Gov. Cuomo says there are other needs BNSF moves forward with plans to demolish rail bridge over Skagit River House

RT&S July issue is now available online and features first-ever Women in Railroad Engineering list

The July issue of RT&S features the first-ever RT&S Women in Railroad Engineering list.

Rail bridge pushed into place on LIRR Expansion Project

Metropolitan Transportation Authority Construction & Development recently pushed the first of two bridges into place on Willis Avenue under the Oyster Bay branch.

House passes infrastructure bill and shows love for rail construction and development

The House created some timely celebratory fireworks right before the July 4 weekend by passing a $760 billion transportation and water bill on July 1.

MBTA caps massive capital spending fiscal year with accelerated construction on Green Line

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced that from Monday, Aug. 2, through Sunday, Aug. 29, crews will work around the clock to replace outdated track including ties, ballast, and rail as well as pavement on the Green Line E Branch between South Huntington Avenue and Brigham Circle Station.

Sound Transit

Sound Transit realignment plan called the ‘worst decision’ board could make

Sound Transit’s plan of delaying several projects by years is not going over well with politicians and the public.

Transportation Secretary says it is time for Gateway Project work, but N.Y. Gov. Cuomo says there are other needs

Holding up corroded wire from the Hudson River tunnels, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said it is time to begin major construction on the Gateway Project.

Brightline begins critical rail bridge construction over I-95 in Fla.

Beginning the night of June 28 Brightline will complete a key connection in expanding high-speed rail in the state of Florida when installation begins on a rail bridge over I-95 in Brevard County.

rail bridges

BNSF moves forward with plans to demolish rail bridge over Skagit River

After months of speculation, BNSF has decided to move forward with plans of replacing the rail bridge over the Skagit River between Mount Vernon and Burlington in the state of Washington.

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