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AECOM-led team selected by Amtrak to support the development of the $1.5 billion Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Project

David C. Lester
March 6, 2024
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DALLAS — today announced that an AECOM-led team has been selected by Amtrak to support the development of the Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Project (SRB).
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BNSF Intermodal Network Update for Friday, March 1, 2024

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March 6, 2024
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FORT WORTH –– BNSF released the following update about wildfire impact on intermodal traffic on its Southern Transcon.
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BNSF Reduces Workforce in Nebraska and Kansas

David C. Lester
March 1, 2024
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Fort Worth, Texas –– BNSF announced this week that it was cutting some jobs at mechanical shops located in Nebraska and Kansas. However, no details about the cuts were provided, such as where they took place or the number of people involved. News repor…

Norfolk Southern completes Conneaut Bridge

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March 1, 2024
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ATLANTA –– Norfolk Southern reached a significant construction milestone in Ohio, completing a railroad bridge replacement in Conneaut. This replacement marks the completion of several major Ohio infrastructure projects undertaken in 2023, which includ…

Update On Temporary Catchment Wall Along Mariposa Point

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 28, 2024
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SAN CLEMENTE – As early as February 27th, crews could begin drilling for beams to support a catchment wall. This comes a month after another landslide in San Clemente.
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Seminole Gulf Railway Operates First Test Train Across Caloosahatchee River

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 23, 2024
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FORT MYERS, Fla. – SGLR has operated its first test train across the entire span of the Caloosahatchee River after Hurricane Ian destroyed railroad bridges.
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17 Short Line Rail Projects in Kansas Receive $16.5M

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 23, 2024
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TOPEKA, Kan. – Through the Rail Service Improvement Program (RSIP), 17 short line rail expansion and rehabilitation projects will receive a total $16.5 million.
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OCTA Awarded $7.2M for Barrier Wall; Slope Movement Accelerates

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 22, 2024
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SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. – Freight traffic halted once more after crews observed accelerated movement of the slope in San Clemente, and OCTA received $7.2 million for a catchment wall.
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California State Sen. Blakespear Introduces Legislation To Revitalize Southern California Rail

David C. Lester
February 17, 2024
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SACRAMENTO –– Earlier this week, California State Sen. Catherine Blakespear introduced legislation to try to resolve and stabilize the problems on the LOSSAN corridor over the past several years.
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Continued Slope Movement Halts Freight Traffic in San Clemente

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 15, 2024
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SAN CLEMENTE – Freight operations have stopped overnight after crews documented continued slope movement.
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