Winter storm left Metrolinx scrambling to stop city crews dumping snow onto LRT tracks

One of the problems with the operation appears to have involved city crews clearing excess snow onto the tracks where testing ...
WWLP-22News

Amtrak: DPU responsible for signaling devices at railroad crossings

LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WWLP) – Longmeadow DPW worker Warren Cowles was killed instantly Tuesday when his plow truck was hit by an Amtrak Train clearing snow of the tracks. The 22News I-Team has been at ...
Oregonian

TriMet will run MAX trains overnight to keep overhead wires clear, minimize delays Friday

To prepare for Friday morning travelers, MAX light rail trains in the Portland area will run overnight to prevent ice buildup on overhead wires, TriMet officials said Thursday. Because MAX trains are ...
The New York Times

Winter Olympic hopefuls have to train without snow. Here’s how Team USA does it

Water ramps and rollerskis help keep some of Team USA's winter athletes on track in the warmer months. Illustration: Eamonn Dalton / The Athletic STRATTON, VERMONT — Vermont in August is in full bloom ...