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MDOT Announces Rail Grant to CSX For Intermodal Terminal Improvements in Detroit

David C. Lester
March 16, 2024
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LANSING, Mich. –– Earlier today, we reported on MDOT M-REP grants announced on Wednesday, March 13. Today, MDOT announced another M-REP grant –– this one for CSX improvements to the Livernois Intermodal terminal in Detroit.
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$50MM SMART Grants Toward 34 Technology Demonstration Projects

Jennifer McLawhorn
March 16, 2024
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – $50 million in SMART grant funding will be allocated to 34 technology projects, including projects related to rail.
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MDOT Announces M-REP Grants; $16MM For 10 Freight Rail Projects

Jennifer McLawhorn
March 15, 2024
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LANSING, Mich. – Through the Michigan Rail Enhancement Grant Program (M-REP), the MDOT awards $16 million for 10 rail projects across the state to invest in rail corridors and facilities.
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$111.1MM Investment in New York Port and Freight Rail Infrastructure

Jennifer McLawhorn
March 15, 2024
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ALBANY, N.Y. – The $111.1 million investment comes from New York’s Passenger and Freight Rail Assistance Program (PFRAP) and will go toward 38 projects.
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Government of Canada Announces Rail Safety Investments in Various Regions of Ontario

Guest authors
March 9, 2024
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MARKHAM, ONTARIO –– The Government of Canada is making a significant investment in rail safety in Ontario.
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ASLRRA’s Chuck Baker Calls on Congress to Continue Grant Programs for Short Line Freight Rail Infrastructure

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March 8, 2024
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WASHINGTON, D.C.–– Chuck Baker, President of The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA), provided testimony in today’s hearing, “Department of Transportation Discretionary Grants: Stakeholder Perspectives,” convened by the U.S….

NTSB Sheds Some Light on NS Derailment

David C. Lester
March 8, 2024
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LOWER SAUCON TOWNSHIP, Pa. –– As Railway Age reported on March 2, there was a three-train derailment on Norfolk Southern’s line just east of Steel City, Pa. along the Lehigh River.
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PUCO approves in rail crossing upgrades in Huron, Richland and Summit counties

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March 8, 2024
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COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) today approved safety upgrades at rail crossings in Huron, Richland and Summit counties.
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Railway Track and Stuctures Award Programs

David C. Lester
March 7, 2024
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ATLANTA –– Long time readers of RT&S are likely familiar with the four award programs we have each year to recognize excellence in engineering.
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Union Pacific’s Track Rebuild Process Drives Efficiency

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March 7, 2024
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OMAHA ––As efficiency is king at Union Pacific’s Englewood Yard – one of the nation’s busiest rail yards, capable of processing nearly 3,000 cars a day – Engineering craft professionals recently revamped its process for conducting routine track mainten…