The feds recently announced a $426 million investment in infrastructure projects in 12 states through the Department of Transportation’s Nationally Significant Multimodal Freight & Highway Projects program.
Amtrak has reached a major milestone on two bridge replacement projects in Maryland: the Bush River Bridge and the Gunpowder River Bridge, selecting HNTB for architectural and engineering services for both projects, including community engagement to inform the final design.
In February 2005, Railfanning.org reported about three aging movable bridges in Connecticut — all at least 85 years old, all carrying Amtrak between New York and Boston, and all capable of severing that route if one ever failed to close.
Scottish technology company Machines With Vision is targeting the global $78 billion rail maintenance sector after securing a multi-million, multi-year contract with Network Rail, as imprecise defect location data is estimated to cost the industry $6 billion a year worldwide through repeat visits and wasted crew time.
Network Rail said a major £115 million investment in Manchester Airport station will start this winter to improve future connectivity at one of Britain’s most important transport hubs.
The U.K. Rail Accident Investigation Branch recommended the Bluebell Railway undertake a risk-based review of its arrangements for coupling and uncoupling rail vehicles.
The African Development Bank Group has signed a letter of intent with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, or BMZ, to cooperate on developing Africa’s railway systems and deepening regional economic integration.