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Posts by Jennifer McLawhorn

Jennifer McLawhorn, Managing Editor, Railway Track & Structures

Portal North Bridge First Track in Service

NJ Transit and Amtrak on March 16 placed the first track on the new Portal North Bridge into service. A ceremonial first train over the new bridge, a fixed span,…

Ontario Invests C$138MM For Future Northlander Service

The government of Ontario in Canada on March 13 announced the acquisition of 127 miles (205 kilometers) of CN rail line between North Bay and Washago. The C$138 million investment…

Michael Baker International Taps Peters, Reed

Michael Baker International appoints Kevin Reed, P.E., as President and Chris Peters, P.E., S.E., as Chief Operating Officer.
Jim Sabin (RailWorks Corporation Photograph)

RailWorks Corporation Taps Jim Sabin as CEO

RailWorks Corporation announced Jim Sabin has been appointed President and CEO.
CSX celebrates Howard Street Tunnel reopening. (CSX Photograph)

CSX Reopens Howard Street Tunnel

CSX reopened the expanded Howard Street Tunnel on Sept. 26 in Baltimore.

CTA Inaugurates RPM Phase One Stations

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) has opened its new Lawrence, Argyle, Berwyn and Bryn Mawr Red Line stations. The station replacements are part of the $2.1 billion Red and Purple Modernization…
(Courtesy of NRHS)

NRHS Awards $150,000 in Heritage Grants

The National Railway Historical Society (NRHS) has announced the 31 recipients of its 2025 Railway Heritage Grants. These organizations will receive a combined $150,000 to support historical preservation.

CBFA Showcases Rail Market Solutions at Railway Interchange

Companhia Brasileira de Ferro e Aço (CBFA) was awarded the AAR-M1003 international certification by the AAR and will be at Railway Interchange in booth 3742.

Pandrol’s Fastening Systems for Grand Paris Express

After Pandrol was awarded a contract with Alstom in 2023 to supply its rail systems for Paris region's metro line 18.

REMSA Innovation Theater: Substructure Investigation and Tie Testing Methodology from Sol Solution

On Wednesday, May 21st, Sol Solution gave a presentation in the REMSA Innovation Theatre, Booth 2000, at Railway Interchange in Indianapolis.

REMSA Innovation Theater: ERCI at Railway Interchange

At Railway Interchange 2025, Guido Ancarani from ERCI gave a presentation in the REMSA Innovation Theater on its research, development, and innovation programs.

DavRail: Mud Spot Remediation Completed in Record Time

DavRail showcases its Center Lift Technique in a mud spot remediation project.

DavRail Inc. Partners With Affective Rail & Plant

The announcement of DavRail Inc.'s partnership with Affective Rail & Plant allows DavRail the distribution rights to Affective Rail & Plant's rail handling and logistics equipment in North and South…

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak Partners with Sonneville AG

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak LLC has partnered with Müntschemier, Switzerland-based Sonneville AG. This partnership “aims to commercialize Sonneville's patented Low-Vibration Track (LVT) System in the U.S. and Canada,” voestalpine said.…

California High-Speed Rail Investment Generates $22B in Economic Activity

The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released the 2024 Economic Impact Analysis Report, highlighting the benefits of its work on the high-speed rail system.

R. J. Corman Railroad Wins NRC’s 2024 Small Project of the Year

R. J. Corman Railroad Services was chosen to receive NRC's Small Project of the Year Award for its six-mile siding extension project between Wells and North Berwick, Maine for CSX.

Hitachi Rail Sues HART for $325MM

Hitachi Rail Honolulu JV (HRH), principal DBOM (design-build-operate-maintain) contractor for the Skyline automated rapid transit project, has sued the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) for approximately $325 million over…

First Arch Arrives at Portal North Bridge Construction Site

The first of three arches was delivered for the Portal North Bridge in New Jersey.
(Courtesy of MxV Rail)

MxV Rail Hosts 2024 University Days

MxV Rail in August held the annual University Days event at its Pueblo Plex test facility and the Pueblo Convention Center in Colorado. Free to university students and staff who…
From left to right: Jordan Wolf, Chris Vazzana, and Matt Stillings. (Holland Photograph)

Holland, L.P.’s New President: Chris Vazzana

Chris Vazzana in January 2025 will take over as President of Holland, L.P. (Holland), a Crete, Ill.-based provider of welding, track measurement, and railcar products and services. He succeeds Jordan…
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