Smart Rocks, Smart Tamper: Investigating the Mechanics of Ballast Tamping

ATLANTA – Railway Track & Structures, April 2024 Issue: There are many forces that work to deteriorate track geometry over time. These forces don’t begin and end at the wheel/rail interface; they are transmitted to the vehicles and their component…

2021 CP Derailment Caused by Undetected Rail Flaw

Winnipeg, MANITOBA – The TSB in Canada reported an undetected rail flaw led to a broken rail and subsequent derailment of a CP train back in October 2021.
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TriMet’s MAX Blue Line Disruption in April for Rail Crossing Upgrades

PORTLAND, Ore. – A section of Gresham’s MAX Blue Line will be closed for a week in April to allow for rail crossing upgrades.
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MTA’s F and M Lines Regular Service To Be Restored April 1st After Track Replacement Work

NEW YORK CITY – In Manhattan and Queens, MTA workers completed track replacement and a station re-NEW-vation. Regular service will resume on both lines on April 1st.
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PRT Invests Over $150MM in Light-Rail Infrastructure

PITTSBURGH – Combining multiple rehabilitation projects, Pittsburgh Regional Transit will rehabilitate its light-rail system through 2028.
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Amtrak Begins Major Harrisburg Line Track Renewal 

PHILADELPHIA – Amtrak is investing $122 million in Pennsylvania to improve tracks on the Harrisburg Line, between Lancaster and Harrisburg. This work will improve ride quality and comfort, increase service reliability and complete necessary work requir…

SANDAG Prepares for $78M, 3-Year Del Mar Bluffs Stabilization Project

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

ATLANTA –– Railway Track and Structures begins accepting nominations for the annual Top Projects recognition today through May 9.
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