Southern California’s Metrolink has installed Wabtec’s WCNSS “smart crossing” system at the Del Obispo Street Crossing near its San Jaun Capistrano Station. (Metrolink Photograph)

For Metrolink, More ‘Smart Crossing’ Tech Installations (UPDATED 7/11)

“Smart crossing” technology was added in June 2024 to boost safety near a Metrolink regional passenger rail station in Orange County, Calif., following deployment at seven crossings along the nine-mile Arrow system, which

Safety First

RAILWAY AGE, JULY 2025 ISSUE: SLSI has been serving the industry for 10 years with SCAs and educational training programs, providing the roadmap for short line and regional railroads to improve their safety culture.

Class I Briefs: BNSF, UP, CN

BNSF recognizes five states for excellence in grade crossing safety. Also, Union Pacific’s (UP) Bailey Yard hosts senior leaders for a field visit; and CN partners with the Société du chemin de fer de la Gaspésie (SCFG) to ensure continued affordability and mobility of rail service in Quebec.

NTSB Issues Investigations Report on BNSF’s April 26 Hazmat Derailment

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a hazardous materials investigation report for its investigation of the April 26, 2024, derailment and hazardous materials release from a BNSF mixed-freight train near Manuelito, N.M.

(Screen Grab from Federal Register Document)

USDOT Eyes Procedural Reforms; ASLRRA Responds

The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) earlier this month responded to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that addressed procedural reforms, and “applaud[ed] DOT’s efforts.” Among the

CHSR: USDOT Drives Another Coffin Nail. (Updated with Full CHSRA Response)

The U.S. Department of Transportation on June 4 released a Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Compliance Review Report finding that the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) high speed rail project is “in default”

(Courtesy of TTC Operated by ENSCO)

Automated Rolling Stock Inspection with Wayside and Onboard Technology

TTC OPERATED BY ENSCO, RAILWAY AGE JUNE 2025 ISSUE: Rolling stock inspection and monitoring are essential to safe and efficient railway operations for both freight and passenger trains. Today, a variety of

(USDOT Logo, Courtesy of USDOT)

USDOT Clears $2.9B for Infrastructure Projects

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) on June 10 reported approving another 529 infrastructure grants totaling more than $2.9 billion. The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will administer grants to 47 rail-related projects, totaling approximately $919 million.

(FRA Logo, Courtesy of FRA)

FRA Unveils Updated Safety Data Website

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on June 11 reported finalizing the transition to a “new, more user-friendly” online public safety data website as required by Section 22405 of the Infrastructure Investment and

Commentary

“Fund the 15!” Building Out a True National Network

The American passenger rail renaissance is well-under way! Sold out trains, highly successful new services, and (justifiable) frustration about high ticket prices because of it: This is only the beginning. FY2024 was

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