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Track Worker on Union Pacific Killed While Making Repairs

David C. Lester
April 13, 2024
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MCNEIL, Ark. –– Television station KSLA in Shreveport, La. reported that a Union Pacific track worker was killed after being struck by machinery.
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Amtrak Completes $5.2M in Upgrades for Columbia River Stations

Jennifer McLawhorn
April 13, 2024
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SEATTLE – The $5.2 million investment went toward ADA-accessibility improvements and other station upgrades.
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Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Commuter Rail Industry Challenges and Solutions

David C. Lester
April 13, 2024
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Chairman Troy Nehls (R-TX) announced that the Subcommittee will hold a hearing to examine the challenges facing the commuter rail industry.
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Tactile Wayfinding in Transportation Settings for Travelers Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

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April 13, 2024
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Travelers who are blind or visually impaired use a variety of cues and strategies to orient themselves within their surroundings and move through space to where they want to go. This wayfinding process can be particularly challenging in complex urban e…

Metrolink to Pilot Track Intrusion Detection

Marybeth Luczak
April 13, 2024
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From Our Colleagues at Railway Age:
LOS ANGELES –– Southern California’s Metrolink will use a $1.3 million federal grant for the development and demonstration of a track intrusion detection system that it said not only will improve the safety of its ri…

Subgrade Soil Susceptibility to Shrink/Swell and Frost Heave: Effects on Pavement Performance

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April 13, 2024
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Expansive clay soils that are susceptible to shrink and swell and silty soils that are susceptible to frost heave are found in many parts of the United States. At these locations, these soils serve as the subgrade of the pavement structure. NCHRP Resea…

A Closer Look At The Top 5 US Boeing 787 Dreamliner and 777 Routes

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April 13, 2024
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The Boeing 787 and 777 are among the widebodies with the most flights from the US.

Atlanta Mayor Dickens Signs Administrative Order No. 2024-01

Jennifer McLawhorn
April 13, 2024
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ATLANTA – After announcing plans for four stations near the Beltline, Mayor Dickens signed an administrative order on April 11th that identifies four locations for said stations.
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Video: Accessibility projects strengthen partnership between Network Rail Scotland and local steel maker

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April 13, 2024
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Network Rail and steel fabrication company M&S are working together to deliver improved accessibility at three stations in Scotland.

Video: Accessibility projects strengthen partnership between Network Rail Scotland and local steel maker

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April 13, 2024
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Network Rail and steel fabrication company M&S are working together to deliver improved accessibility at three stations in Scotland.