The Bulletin

Designs for Reed Market railroad bridge to be unveiled at open house

The city of Bend has come up with designs for the Reed Market bridge project, a $46 million railroad overcrossing that will lift travelers over passing trains prone to causing lengthy backups on one ...
WKYC3

Rusty railroad bridge in Ashtabula raises safety concerns: Here's what we found

ASHTABULA, Ohio — A visibly rusted railroad bridge on one of Ashtabula’s busiest streets is sparking deep concerns from city leaders and residents alike -- not just about its appearance, but about ...
Times of San Diego

U.S. railroads’ aging bridges are self-inspected, with findings kept secret

CORVALLIS, Ore. — The fire burned for about nine hours, billowing smoke and scorching the wooden trestles of a nearly 75-year-old railroad bridge that spans the Marys River in Corvallis, home to ...
Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Aging US railroad bridges are self-inspected and their findings are kept secret

A new investigation reveals the risks of railroads policing their own bridges. CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — The fire burned for about nine hours, billowing smoke and scorching the wooden trestles of a ...
Boston Herald

Federal government to markedly increase number of inspectors trained to spot rail bridge concerns

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The Transportation Department is going to train 163 track inspectors to dramatically increase the number of people who know how to spot critical problems with railroad bridges, but ...

Britain Gets Its First New Rail Clock Design in a Half Century

In a nod to history, the digital clock’s seconds indicator incorporates the British railway system’s renowned double arrow logo.
Morning Call PA

Aging U.S. railroad bridges are self-inspected and their findings are kept secret

CORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) — The fire burned for about nine hours, billowing smoke and scorching the wooden trestles of a nearly 75-year-old railroad bridge that spans the Marys River in Corvallis, home to ...