Senceive acquired by Eddyfi/NDT
Two technology companies have announced their intention to merge.
Author: David C. Lester
BART construction project begins in southern Alameda County
BART’s southern Alameda County track replacement project has begun.
Bridge failure causes horrific train crash in Mexico City
Death and injury resulted from a subway bridge collapse in Mexico City.
BNSF has had it with preservation efforts for Bismark-Mandan Rail Bridge
The historic Bismark-Mandan rail bridge is once again in the news.
Orange County updates Next 10 Delivery Plan
Orange Country seems well-positioned for transportation infrastructure improvements during the next couple of decades.
Congresswoman requests funding for next phase of Metra yard move
U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.) has requested $4,000,000 to continue the work of Metra’s move from an in-town yard in Crystal Lake to a larger facility in Woodstock.
Union Pacific will build state-of-the-art transload terminal in Chicago
In the future, grain will move more smoothly through Chicago.
L.B. Foster awarded contract to supply concrete ties for major project at Houston Metro
Houston Metro has awarded a major contract to L.B. Foster.
SEPTA faces possible budget cut because of uncertainty of state funding
SEPTA is facing a possible significant cut in its Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Budget.
DART is getting a new president & CEO
The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board of Directors Tuesday announced the appointment of Nadine Lee as its new president & chief executive officer.
TTC continues to accelerate switch and track work with closure of portion of Line 1 for 10 days
TTC is continuing a process it began in mid-March—closing portions of Line 1 for 10 days to complete track work.
More ‘straphangers’ returning to New York City subway
MTA reports that more “straphangers” are returning to the New York City subway.
Helping Amtrak back on its feet—U.S. DOT and FRA providing $1.69 billion
Amtrak and other passenger transportation agencies continue to wrestle with the impact of, and continuing threat posed by COVID.
SEPTA: ‘Federal COVID relief funds critical, but temporary’
Despite the massive financial assistance to public transit provided by recent federal programs, SEPTA points out they are “critical, but temporary.” Therefore, careful budget planning and management are important.
COVID: We’re not out of the woods yet, and transit companies continue significant precautions
COVID is still a major threat to the United States.
BNSF derailment in southern California
BNSF experienced a derailment in southern California yesterday.
San Francisco weekend service closures: Caltrain begins construction on Napoleon Rail Bridge replacement
Caltrain is working on bridge and track improvemenets.
New York State Comptroller says MTA debt levels threaten capital program
MTA debt levels and reduced revenue spell trouble for MTA’s capital program.
OmniTRAX and River Ridge Development Authority to transform 6,000-acre Indiana rail industrial park
OmniTRAX is partnering with River Ridge to strengthen an Indiana industrial park.
U.S. Department of Transportation announces over $10 million funding opportunity for transit planning
More federal dollars have been made available for transit planning.