Kansas City Southern breaks ground on second span of new international bridge

The number of trains moving between the United States and Mexico is about to double.

Two MBTA bridges will be art displays

The MBTA announced local artists have begun painting murals beneath the East Cottage Street and Norfolk Avenue bridges as part of a public artwork installation.

Final EIS released for BNSF bridge across the Missouri

The Coast Guard announced the availability of a Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed replacement of the BNSF Railway Bridge across the Missouri River between Bismarck and Mandan, N.D.

Bells & Whistles—Poor worker safety shuts down section of L.A.’s Purple Line project

The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending Oct. 28.

HART planning to open first line of rail soon, but concerns remain over column cracks

Back in August, RT&S reported on column cracks the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) was experiencing, which were found four years ago. The rail line will be opening soon, and the cracks still remain a concern.

Amtrak begins procurement for construction of new Connecticut River bridge

Part of Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor is finally getting some attention.

L.A. Metro halts Purple Line subway work: ‘Things need to change for the better now’

A long line of worker injuries has forced L.A. Metro to stuff a gauze in one of the main arteries of the Purple Line subway project.

Largest CREATE rail project now in motion

Officials broke ground on Oct. 25 on the largest CREATE project to date, The Forest Hill Flyover (P3), at CSX Forest Hill Railroad Yard.

Montreal light rail project uses ‘submarine’ to bore through sensitive area

A massive powerful machine can be delicate.

Seminole Gulf Railway: Hurricane Ian repairs have a huge price tag

RT&S reported on Oct. 4 that Hurricane Ian had devastated the Seminole Gulf Railway, and the degree of damage might keep the railroad shut down until early 2023.

TriMet’s Better Red project will shut down weekend service for bridge work

A segment of Portland’s MAX Red Line service will be shut down this weekend for TriMet’s Better Red project.

California’s high-speed rail project produces results when it comes to sustainability

As California leads the way on the innovative advancement of clean, sustainable transportation, the California High-Speed Rail Authority released its latest Sustainability Report detailing how the high-speed rail system serves as the backbone of the state’s ambitious climate goals.

Rehabilitation work on the Rouge River bridge comes to a close

One of East Toronto’s oldest rail bridges has received a much-needed rejuvenation, and is now ready for the next 20 years of service.

Bells & Whistles—Del Mar candidate said tunnel options would be devastating to community

The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending Oct. 14.

Del Mar candidate: Options to move track would present ‘devastating tunnels’

It was no surprise that track relocation was a hot-button topic during a recent forum of those running for Del Mar (Calif.) City Council.

First leg of record-setting bridge funding is announced

The U.S. DOT’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced the first round of grants from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s competitive Bridge Investment Program.

Vancouver’s Broadway Subway Project welcomes Elsie and Phyllis

Elsie and Phyllis, two huge tunnel boring machines named after distinguished ladies in British Columbia history, are set to work on the metropolitan Vancouver Broadway Subway Project. Elsie has already started tunneling, and Phyllis is expected to begin in early 2023.

Bells & Whistles—Hurricane Ian destroys short-liner; HART has more red flags

The top news stories of the week ending Oct. 7.

Vancouver mayoral hopeful believes light rail system is better than subway for city

A Vancouver candidate for mayor wants to drop plans for a subway in favor of a much broader light-rail line network.

October editorial: It’s all money and rainbows

They are harvesting rainbows, aren’t they?

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