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SFMTA Train Traffic Control System Runs on Floppy Disks

David C. Lester
April 9, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO –– The San Francisco Metropolitan Transportation Agency’s train control system today uses a system that relies on 5 1/2-inch floppy disks –– the ones that are really floppy.
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George Smerk, Noted Indiana University Transportation Professor, Has Died

David C. Lester
April 5, 2024
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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. –– Railway Track & Structures recently learned that Indiana University Transportation professor Dr. George M. Smerk, Jr., died last year.
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Webinars

Crossties & Fasteners –– RT&S Virtual Conference Set for Thursday, April 11 from 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET

David C. Lester
April 5, 2024
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ATLANTA –– Our first virtual conference of the year will be held on Thursday, April 11 from 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. We will focus on Crossties and Fasteners and will be joined by representatives from two Class I railroads and an independent consultant.
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Ripple Effects of Baltimore Bridge Collapse on Rail Industry and Supply Chains

David C. Lester
April 4, 2024
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ATLANTA –– The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore last week is having a ripple effect on eastern railroads and supply chains.
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FRA Issues Final Rule on Train Crew Size

David C. Lester
April 3, 2024
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WASHINGTON – Today, The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) issued a final rule requiring two crew members on nearly all freight and passenger trains.
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Engineering Excellence: RT&S 10 Under 40

David C. Lester
April 2, 2024
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ATLANTA – Railway Track & Structures, April 2024 Issue: RT&S recognizes 10 individuals under 40 years old for their contributions to rail engineering.
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April 2024 issue of RT&S Now Online

David C. Lester
April 2, 2024
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ATLANTA –– The April issue of RT&S is now on line.
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Norfolk Southern Appoints Industry Veteran John Orr as Chief Operating Officer

David C. Lester
March 21, 2024
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ATLANTA –– Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced Wednesday the appointment of John Orr as executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective immediately.
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SANDAG Prepares for $78M, 3-Year Del Mar Bluffs Stabilization Project

David C. Lester
March 20, 2024
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DEL MAR, Calif. –– The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) has announced a major project to stabilize the Del Mar Bluffs.
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Nomination Period for RT&S Top Projects Recognition Begins Today

David C. Lester
March 19, 2024
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ATLANTA –– Railway Track and Structures begins accepting nominations for the annual Top Projects recognition today through May 9.
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