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Denver RTD Advances Commuter Rail Extension Proposal Denver RTD Advances Commuter Rail Extension Proposal Written by Bill Wilson, Engineering Editor; and Editor-in-Chief, Railway Track & Structures Now that the RTD Board has decided to go with the Level 2 option, a study will take place looking at costs and any construction challenges for extending commuter rail service to Boulder and Longmont, Colo. (RTD) The Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) Board of Directors has green-lighted a more detailed plan to provide “peak service” d...

The CHSR project’s Fresno River viaduct is seen in 2018. California High-Speed Rail Authority photo. Dealing with an environmentally sensitive area, California’s high-speed rail project is polluting its budget, according to a Los Angeles Times report. The LA Times hit the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) with another black eye in a Feb. 22 report that claims the agency went with the lowest bidder on a 65-mile section in Kings County and is now paying the ultimate price. The area is full of environmental obstacles, including an ancient lakebed and a fertile agricultural belt s...

Northern California: Link21 Megaproject Unveiled Written by Bill Wilson, Engineering Editor; and Editor-in-Chief, Railway Track & Structures The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) and Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) have embarked on Link21, described as “a transformational improvement program” that will connect BART with the region’s intercity, commuter and high-speed passenger rail systems while also “connecting people sustainably to employment opportunities and affordable housing throughout the 21-co...

Columbia Tennessee Rail Site Receives CSX Select Site Designation Written by Bill Wilson, Engineering Editor; and Editor-in-Chief, Railway Track & Structures CSX announces that the Columbia Tennessee Rail Site has been designated a Select Site. (Photo by David C. Lester) CSX announced that the Columbia Tennessee Rail Site in Columbia, Tenn., has been designated a CSX Select Site. Select Sites are development-ready properties along the CSX network where standard land-use considerations and comprehensive due diligence items have been previously ...