Timpson Joins HNTB
HNTB has appointed Diana Timpson, PE, PMP, as Senior Project Manager of Rail Transit in the firm’s Seattle, Wash., office.
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Innovative construction techniques to reduce disruptions on Hazel McCallion project
Metrolinx is delivering the Hazel McCallion Line which will help keep people moving through Mississauga and Brampton.
The October issue of RT&S is now online
The October issue of RT&S features stories on the L.A. Purple Line Extension project and how canines are used to clear sensitive areas surrounding rail projects.
Caltrain and Palo Alto differ on how to address San Francisquito Bridge
Caltrain has determined that the San Francisquito Bridge, built in 1902 and which supports trains moving between Menlo Park and Palo Alto, is nearing the end of its service life and needs to be replaced.
Washington Metro on possible track issues behind rail car wheel problems: ‘WMATA is treading carefully’
Washington Metro’s Vice President and Assistant Chief Safety Officer Jayme Johnson wants everyone to know that the NTSB investigation involving the 7000-series rail car is still ongoing, and that no definitive conclusions have been made.
REMSA offering undergraduate scholarships for 2023
The Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association (REMSA) has just announced the availability of two undergraduate scholarships for tuition assistance for the 2023 academic year.
Merchants Bridge in St. Louis reopens
The city of St. Louis and the Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis (TRRA) celebrated the opening of the new Merchants Bridge.
Union Pacific will replace ties on Metra’s UP-North Line
Union Pacific is about to embark on a major tie project over 45 miles of its Metra UP-North Line. The portion of the line receiving the new ties runs from Kenosha and Chicago, and the work will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 20.
Metrolinx Finch West LRT track installation and vehicle testing updates
Metrolinx yesterday released the following update on its work on the Finch West LRT track installation and vehicle testing.
Watch: Federal grant awarded to BNSF’s Salmon Bay Bridge project
On Sept. 9, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) announced that $25 million will be awarded to the Salmon Bay Bridge project by the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant program.
Del Mar train tunnel plan advanced by SANDAG
RT&S Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson has reported extensively on the challenges posed by the fragile Del Mar bluffs, and San Diego County’s regional planning agency appears to be ready to take concrete action to address the tenuous situation.
MBTA set to replace Commercial Street Bridge
The MBTA’s Capital Delivery Bridge & Structures team will replace the Commercial Street Bridge in Lynn, Mass. from Sept. 16-20.
STV leading construction management of Portal North Bridge replacement project
The replacement of a 112-year-old, swing-style rail bridge that spans the Hackensack River from Kearney to Seacaucus, N.J., known as the Portal North Bridge, is just one of a series of projects in Amtrak’s Gateway Program.
BNSF’s John Cech named 2022 Engineer of the Year by Railway Track & Structures
John Cech, vice president, Engineering at BNSF, is the recipient of the 2022 Engineer of the Year Award from Railway Track & Structures Media.
Calgary awards ARM rail grinding contract
The city of Calgary has awarded Advanced Rail Management (Canada) Inc. a one-year contract, with four option years, for rail grinding services on the Calgary Transit CTrain light rail system.
MBTA Orange Line shutdown began on Monday – how did it go?
RT&S recently reported on the month-long shut down of the Orange Line, which began on Monday, Aug. 22.
WMATA to begin major construction of Blue and Yellow lines
In less than a month, WMATA will begin significant construction to repair the Yellow Line tunnel and bridge, as well as advance critical improvements needed to open the future Potomac Yard Station later this fall.
OmniTRAX named exclusive rail partner of port
OmniTrax announced that it has been chosen as the exclusive rail partner for the Tulsa Port of Catoosa.
NJT: New bridge over troubled waters
The Gateway Program’s Portal North has been in the news lately. A project south of Portal North deserves equal attention.
Bridge safety concerns continue to halt Greater Cleveland Waterfront Line
Work on this bridge will require Browns fans to find another route to the game.