Bells & Whistles—Park board says no to Met Council
The top news stories RT&S was covering the week ending Jan. 28.
Chicago commemorates completion of new Red-Purple Bypass
Here’s some more news from the Chicago Transit Authority this week. Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) President Dorval Carter Jr., were among a group of dignitaries celebrating the completion of the Red-Purple Bypass.
Park board, fed up by rail tunnel construction delays, denies Met Council’s request for permit extension
The Minneapolis Park Board is fed up with delays dealing with Southwest light-rail construction, so it added to the problem.
Taking back the tracks: Community begins clean up on UP right-of-way in L.A.
The scene has gone viral. Train robberies in the 21st Century? Garbage filling the railroad right-of-way? Over the weekend the trash started to be apprehended.
Chicago Transit Authority’s Blue Signal Upgrade project enters final phase
As part of the ongoing Your New Blue (YNB) O’Hare Branch Signal Upgrade project, which is now entering its final phase, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is alerting travelers to upcoming, reoccurring weekend-only project work that will require overnight lane closures of the Kennedy Expressway (I-190) near O’Hare International Airport, and operation of a shuttle train between the O’Hare and Rosemont Blue Line stations.
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It might take 20 years, but LA Metro board approves ‘first-of-its-kind’ light-rail project
Lower income families in southeast Los Angeles County will one day be able to enjoy a light-rail line that will run from Artesia to downtown Los Angeles.
Metrolinx work on Lakeshore East GO line moves into Small’s Creek
Construction along the Lakeshore East GO Transit line has been making progress and work is scheduled to begin in the Small’s Creek area in the coming weeks.
NTSB says poor communication led to rail bridge damage in Louisiana
The NTSB reports that a rail swing bridge was damaged by a boat last year in Louisiana.
Rail Group On Air: Will the labor shortage define 2022 for MoW industry?
RT&S Editor-in-Chief talks about the state of the industry for the Maintenance-of-Way sector. Special guests on this podcast are Chuck Baker from the ASLRRA and Nate Irby from the RTA.
Canadian National announces appointment of Tracy Robinson as president and chief executive officer
Canadian National announced that it has appointed Tracy Robinson as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of its Board of Directors, effective February 28, 2022.
Watch: Twin Cities’ Met Council advances METRO Green Line Extension
The Twin Cities’ Metropolitan Council is moving forward with the Green Line Extension.
STV welcomes Joe Aiello as senior advisor
STV announced it has tapped Joe Aiello as a senior advisor for its advisory and climate adaptation, sustainability and resilience practices.
LA Metro wishes to have $16.5 billion of California state surplus
The state of California has a pot of money for infrastructure projects, and LA Metro has its hand in it.
Latest construction setback aside, Crenshaw-LAX light route heading towards finish line
An Olympic event is about to be completed in Los Angeles.
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