Railway Track & Structures

Railway Track & Structures Railway Track & Structures is a monthly technical magazine covering rail engineering and maintenance.

Railway Track & Structures is a monthly technical magazine designed to meet the information needs of the roadway and other civil engineering-related departments of North American rail freight and passenger operators. Emphasis is placed on the $9 billion business of building and maintaining railway infrastructure, including roadway and track, bridges and other structures, and wayside communications and signaling systems.

💡 One of the top reasons to attend Women in Rail 2026? Learning directly from experts across the rail industry. Freight...
09/22/2026

💡 One of the top reasons to attend Women in Rail 2026? Learning directly from experts across the rail industry.



Freight, passenger and transit professionals will share lessons learned, practical insights, and their outlook on the future of railroading.



On Oct. 7, Shanta Williams will kick off the day's sessions.



Williams will discuss her current initiatives as Assistant Deputy Executive Director, External Affairs at Metra, and offer advice for young professionals working toward leadership positions.



Her fireside chat with our editors will include:



▪️ Working cross-functionally with marketing and Train Reporting and Customer Communications Center teams to drive ridership.

▪️ Analyzing five years of ridership trends to shape outreach strategies.

▪️ Ensuring equitable access to Metra project contracts for DBE and women-owned firms.

▪️ Looking ahead at the future of commuter rail – and what Williams is most optimistic about.



Join featured speakers including Shanta Williams, Christina Bottomley, Pam Arpin, and Joan Smemoe at Railway Age / RT&S Women in Rail 2026.



Connect. Inspire. Innovate.



Register now for Oct. 6-7 in Schaumburg, IL 👇

https://events.simmonsboardman.com/conference/women-in-rail-2026/



Class III terminal switching carrier Akron Barberton Cluster (ABC) Railway will install lights and gates with new surfac...
09/22/2026

Class III terminal switching carrier Akron Barberton Cluster (ABC) Railway will install lights and gates with new surface at a highway/rail grade crossing in Summit County, Ohio, following evaluation and approval by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO). Work is expected to wrap up by June 17, 2027.

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) in October is scheduled to continue projects that will improve sys...
09/22/2026

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) in October is scheduled to continue projects that will improve system reliability and accessibility. The work includes infrastructure revitalization on the Blue Line, accessibility upgrades and central tunnel signal updates on the Green Line, and Commuter Rail improvements, plus support of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) work on Route 24 in Taunton and as part of the West Roxbury Parkway Bridge Replacement project.

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) made accessibility upgrades at the 149 St-Hostos station, which includes...
09/22/2026

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) made accessibility upgrades at the 149 St-Hostos station, which includes a restoration project at a historic 120-year-old headhouse.

“With Plasser Diagnostics, we’re consolidating our expertise in measuring and testing under one shared responsibility. T...
09/22/2026

“With Plasser Diagnostics, we’re consolidating our expertise in measuring and testing under one shared responsibility. This enables us to provide our customers with direct access to state-of-the-art track diagnostics and to combine measuring and testing technologies, services, and data solutions under one roof," said Plasser & Theurer CEO Johannes Max-Theurer.

⌛ Best rates for Light & Heavy Passenger Rail 2026 end tomorrow! At this Railway Age / RT&S conference, engineers, anal...
09/21/2026

⌛ Best rates for Light & Heavy Passenger Rail 2026 end tomorrow!



At this Railway Age / RT&S conference, engineers, analysts, planners, and operations teams will receive practical advice on upgrading and enhancing your transit system.



Passenger rail leaders, policy advisors, government representatives and more will cover:



📌 Innovative fleet renewals and performance

📌 Recent track improvement & signal upgrade work

📌 Multi-modal legislative & funding

📌 Project planning under NEPA requirements

📌 Engineering to FRA standards

📌 Tour of SEPTA's Fern Rock Shop



Light & Heavy Passenger Rail 2026 provides the knowledge, tools, and connections you need to advance your transit system and your career.



Register by tomorrow, 9/22, for early bird savings! 👇

https://events.simmonsboardman.com/conference/light-heavy-passenger-rail-2026/



The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters(BMWED-IBT) on Sept...
09/21/2026

The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters(BMWED-IBT) on Sept. 18 reported ratifying an agreement with Lake State Railway Company (LSRC).

Sound Transit has published the Everett Link Extension Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and opened its public ...
09/21/2026

Sound Transit has published the Everett Link Extension Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and opened its public comment period through November 2.

Sister publications Railway Age and RT&S have two conferences coming up this October. Today is your final day to save ...
09/18/2026

Sister publications Railway Age and RT&S have two conferences coming up this October.



Today is your final day to save with early bird pricing!



📌 Railway Age / RT&S Women in Rail Conference
📆 Oct. 6 & 7 in Schaumburg, IL
Two days of dynamic panels, diverse experiences, and practical strategies for moving both your career and the industry forward.



📌 Railway Age Next-Gen Rail Systems Conference
📆 Oct. 21 & 22 in Philadelphia, PA
Two days of in-depth project updates and case studies, examining how signaling and train control technologies are modified and improved by advanced and emerging technologies.



Register by midnight ET today, Sept. 18, for the best attendee rates!

👉 https://events.simmonsboardman.com/industry/rail/



On October 9, NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak will transfer the final track from the original Portal North Bridge to the new bridg...
09/18/2026

On October 9, NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak will transfer the final track from the original Portal North Bridge to the new bridge located over the Hackensack River. Once completed, service will begin over the new bridge.

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