Virgin Trains looks to expand quickly in U.S.
Today Disney World, tomorrow Disneyland. No, it’s not backwards motivation. It is the vision of Virgin Trains USA, which is eyeing a high-speed rail route between Las Vegas and Los Angeles now
Train carrying ammunition, chemicals derails in Nevada
Military officials in Nevada are breathing a sigh of relief after a train derailment near Wells, Nev., on June 19. The 22-car Union Pacific train went off the rails, causing I-80 to
FRA pulls rule for two-person crew in locomotive
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) does not believe removing one live body from the locomotive will create a higher risk for casualties. The Administration has decided to withdrawal a rule that would
Mexico tariffs on hold … for now
Mexico avoided President Trump-imposed tariffs by striking a deal the evening of June 7. However, the threat still lingers. The White House was ready to apply a 5 percent tax on the
U.S. officials bracing for Mexican tariffs
Tariff talks between Mexico and the U.S. continued on June 6, with Mexico claiming progress was being made. President Trump, however, was not as optimistic. Trump said “a lot of progress” must
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BART receives honor at 2019 APTA International Rail Rodeo
The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) team based out of Oakland, Calif., is the latest recipient of the Rail Transit Team Achievement Award at the 27th annual American Public Transportation Association (APTA) International
MBTA forms panel to create, upgrade safety standards
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) now has a Safety Review Panel that will conduct an independent and transparent review of MBTA safety practices and past incidents. The panel also will help
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITY RFP No. MSOP150-20 RAIL OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, AND SUPPORT SERVICES
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITY RFP No. MSOP150-20 RAIL OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, AND SUPPORT SERVICES The Southern California Regional Rail Authority (“Authority”) invites proposals from qualified firms to provide rail operations, maintenance and
UTA names new executive director
After an extensive search, the Utah Transit Authority (UTA) has named a new executive director: Carolyn Gonot. Gonot has spent the last 25 years in the transit industry, most recently with the
SANDAG prepares for Poinsettia Station improvements
The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is preparing for nighttime construction activity scheduled to begin July 5 and continue through July 13 to allow for ongoing platform improvements as part of the
Twin Cities & Western Railroad taps Ryberg as new assistant vice president
The Twin Cities & Western Railroad Company (TC&W) has promoted Tina Ryberg to serve as its assistant vice president of administration and operations.
ION Light Rail Transit launched in Ontario, Canada
The first of the two phases of the ION Light Rail Transit (LRT), the region of Waterloo’s new rapid transit system in Ontario, Canada, was launched June 21 at Kitchener’s Fairway station.
UPDATED: Bill in Ohio would require two-man crews and safety upgrades
In response to the Federal Railroad Administration dropping a rule that would require a two-man crew in locomotives, the state of Ohio is upping the stakes. House Bill 186 would make a
SNC-Lavalin delivers systems engineering services to LACMTA
SNC-Lavalin’s (SNC) Atkins business has been selected as part of the team to provide systems engineering services and support to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA).
