A Deeper Look: Preventing Brittle Fracture in Steel

ATLANTA –– Sudden brittle fracture of a loaded steel component occurs when a crack in the steel grows unstoppably at a speed of 3.7 miles per second—roughly the speed of sound in

Catchment Wall Construction Begins in San Clemente

SAN CLEMENTE – Two large rigs began drilling so steel beams can be placed 30 feet underground to support the catchment wall in San Clemente.

Update On Temporary Catchment Wall Along Mariposa Point

SAN CLEMENTE – As early as February 27th, crews could begin drilling for beams to support a catchment wall. This comes a month after another landslide in San Clemente.

Seminole Gulf Railway Operates First Test Train Across Caloosahatchee River

FORT MYERS, Fla. – SGLR has operated its first test train across the entire span of the Caloosahatchee River after Hurricane Ian destroyed railroad bridges.

IO and Metrolinx Award $255MM Contract for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Design & Build

ONTARIO – STRABAG Inc. was awarded the $255 million contract for the second underground segment of the extension.

California State Sen. Blakespear Introduces Legislation To Revitalize Southern California Rail

SACRAMENTO –– Earlier this week, California State Sen. Catherine Blakespear introduced legislation to try to resolve and stabilize the problems on the LOSSAN corridor over the past several years.

University of Wisconsin-Madison Offering 4 Railroad Engineering Courses This Spring

MADISON, Wis. – Four rail engineering courses will be offered online and/or in-person through University of Wisconsin-Madison.

North Dakota Supreme Court Upholds Previous Dismissal of FORB Lawsuit

BISMARCK, N.D. – On Thursday, February 8th, the North Dakota Supreme Court unanimously ruled to uphold the previous dismissal of FORB’s lawsuit.

Hudson Tunnel Project Receives More Federal Aid; Reduces States’ Need

NEWARK/NEW YORK – The GDC submitted its final financial plan to the FTA; The Hudson Tunnel project will receive more federal aid and reduce the need for funding from New York and New Jersey.

NS Engineering Teams Broke Records for Laying Rail

ATLANTA – Norfolk Southern commends the work of its Capital Production Gangs for laying 556 miles of Program Rail.

OCTA Update; Still Pursuing Barrier Wall After Heavy Rain

SAN CLEMENTE – As debris continues to fall near Mariposa Point, OCTA gives an update on the rail right-of-way.

MBTA; South Coast Rail Project Almost Finished

BOSTON – The South Coast Rail Project is slated to be finished within weeks and includes six passenger stations.

75th Street Corridor Improvement Project Update

CHICAGO – The CREATE Program gives a progress update on its 75th St. CIP, specifically projects P3, GS19, P2, and EW2.

Sound Transit’s 1 Line Resumes Service After Repairs

SEATTLE –– Sound Transit’s 1 Line Resumes Service After Repairs.

OCTA and Metrolink Will Construct Barrier Wall in San Clemente

SAN CLEMENTE – To prevent debris from falling on the track, crews will construct a barrier wall along the rail line in Orange County.

Union Pacific Begins Infrastructure Projects in Missouri

TRENTON, Mo. – Union Pacific crews are working near Trenton, Missouri to replace 83,000 ties and 17 miles of rail.

Norfolk Southern Improves Infrastructure in Ohio

CAMPBELLSTOWN, Ohio – Norfolk Southern removed double track and extended siding east to 15,000 feet in Ohio.

MBTA Completes ‘Critical Track Work’ on Green Line; Removes 16 Speed Restrictions

BOSTON – The MBTA announced it has completed track work on its Green Line, including replacing more than 1,300 ties and 10,800 feet of rail.

AWPA Standardizes DCOI for Additional Crosstie Wood Species

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The American Wood Protection Association has standardized the use of DCOI for additional crosstie wood species.

LA Metro; Rosecrans Avenue Bridge Now Open

LOS ANGELES – The LA Metro has announced the Rosecrans Avenue Bridge, as part of the Rosecrans/Marquardt Grade Separation project, has opened.

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