Bells & Whistles—Metrolinx contractor used push box during rail construction
The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending June 3.
Technology
While parts for safety system sit in Germany, FTA’s safety probe of MBTA’s safety management continues; another accident on June 1
While investigators are on-site trying to figure out what caused a crash on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s Green Line on June 1, the company behind the installation of a new safety package was explaining why parts are thousands of miles away in Germany.
Remote track fastener monitoring test begins in Japan
Kawasaki Track Technologies announced testing of remote track fastener monitoring technology in Japan.
Verona System construction for the Hazel McCallion LRT is a first on Canadian soil
Metrolinx is using a new construction method for the Hazel McCallion LRT.
Connecticut announces arrival of electric trains on Shore Line East
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont announced that effective Tuesday, May 24, 2022, electric trains will begin running on Shore Line East (SLE).
NTSB releases report on Sacramento Regional Transit District light-rail vehicles – Updated with SacRT’s response to NTSB Report
The National Transportation Safety Board released its report on the August 22, 2019 collision between Sacramento Regional Transit District light-rail vehicles in Sacramento.
Relocating a small city going as planned for MxV Rail
MxV Rail, formerly TTCI, is in the process of a move to a new headquarters and test facilities that could be compared to relocating a small city.
RT&S May issue is now online
The May issue of RT&S features stories on the use of lightweight cellular concrete on bridges and the Lazelle Road bridge project, as well as a product overview of handheld tools.
The power behind laying tracks for the Hazel McCallion LRT
Laying new track, whether it’s heavy or light rail, is a process requiring precision and care – failure to pay attention to details can result in result in catastrophe. Here’s a Metrolinx story about the careful steps involved in laying new light rail track.
LAST WEEK to nominate for Top Projects
The deadline to nominate your top project in North America for the 2022 RT&S Top Projects list is May 7.
Chicago Transit Authority modernization project sports name by elementary school students
Chicago Transit Authority and Walsh-Fluor announce the Windy City Gantry.
High-Speed Rail Board and LA Metro agree on funding to improve Los Angeles Union Station
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) Board of Directors today approved a multi-million dollar project management and funding agreement between Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority (LA Metro) and the Authority to modernize the historic LA Union Station through the Link Union Station (Link US) project.
Watch: Final Federal Environmental Impact Statement released on Port of Long Beach
The U.S. Maritime Administration has issued a Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Record of Decision, approving the planned Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility, a Port of Long Beach project designed to enhance the flow of cargo by rail.
Watch: ‘Big Boy No. 4014’ returns to the tracks to celebrate 160 years of Union Pacific
Union Pacific’s famed Big Boy No. 4014 is set to return to the tracks this summer for its “West Coast Steam Tour.”
What are we watching? Preventing railroad trespassing with video
Trespassing is the leading cause of rail-related deaths in the U.S. Addressing trespassing along railroad rights-of-way (ROW) is a leading priority for the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
Digging into the details of a new downtown Seattle light rail tunnel
In this news release, Sound Transit discusses station depths for a new light rail tunnel.
Watch: TriMet’s ‘A Better Red’ requires multi-day disruption to MAX Red Line starting this weekend
One critical piece of a bigger puzzle will be put into place during an upcoming disruption on TriMet’s MAX Red Line from April 2 through April 9.
Brute strength – Find out how active bridge has been raised for Metrolinx Finch West LRT Project
Transit builds bridges, but transit projects also need bridges. The Finch West LRT project will cross the Humber River Bridge, but it needs to be widened and upgraded to make that happen.
RailWorks, L.K. Comstock National Transit rehabilitating Metro Blue Line in Minneapolis
RailWorks Corp., one of North America’s leading rail infrastructure solutions provider, and L.K. Comstock National Transit will be rehabilitating and upgrading a key part of Minneapolis’ busy transit network.
A new look at Toronto’s Metrolinx Finch West LRT route from underground to street level
Excavation is almost done for the brand-new Finch West light rail transit (LRT) station at Keele Street and Finch Avenue West in Toronto’s northwest end.