Railway track is a multilayered construction which typicaly includes rails, fish plates (also called joint bars or splice bars), rail fastening system, sleepers (also called ties), ballast and ...

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on Oct. 23 and 24 published two successive, related Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRMs) the agency says will enhance railroad track safety by requiring ...

Ballastless track systems have emerged as a critical component in the evolution of high-speed rail infrastructure, offering enhanced stability, durability and reduced maintenance compared to ...

The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Rail Division is investing $16.3 million to improve freight rail infrastructure on 12 short line railroads and at the Port of Morehead City. “These projects ...