Even with today’s advances in technology, severe winter weather continues to exert huge pressure on derailment prevention. Winter months see operations costs explode as railways fight snow and ice buildup, cold temperatures, significant delays, breakdown of equipment and increased manhours. But by far the worst, and most expensive, cost of winter weather are accidents, with the accompanying losses in injuries, …
What is Winter Costing Your Railroad?
Larger railroads have a fairly sound idea of the financial impact that severe winter weather can have on their railway maintenance costs. And so they prepare well in advance. But for many short lines, the costs to properly prepare are intimidating. And so they wait, until they can’t wait any longer. But is putting off the expense the best approach …
MTA Continues to Expand Contactless Ticketing System
Expanding its new contactless fare payment system into the Bronx will help New York City’s MTA modernize its transit infrastructure for a new generation of riders.
Learn More About Maine’s Big Plans for Freight Rail Upgrades
Planned freight rail improvements in Maine aim to better integrate the Pine Tree state into the national Class I network. State lawmakers and freight rail industry stakeholders working to improve Maine’s freight rail infrastructure are set to upgrade 75 miles of track between the towns of Waterville and North Yarmouth. While Maine currently benefits from the use of local and …
California’s Newest Bullet Train Proposal Shifts Focus Southward
In the face of serious roadblocks in the Central Valley, California lawmakers are looking to invest billions in more high-speed rail in the southern part of the state.