Watch: MAX returned to regular service Sunday, Oct. 24
TriMet’s Lloyd MAX Improvements project finished a series of important upgrades to the MAX system following a two-week disruption just east of Lloyd Center/NE 11th Ave.
News and Opinion
Reduced Metrorail service to continue next week
Metrorail in Washington, D.C. will continue with significantly reduced service next week.
Valley Metro’s Northwest Extension full funding advances to Congress for review
Federal and local leaders are pleased to see the $158 million Capital Investment Grant (CIG) for Valley Metro’s Northwest Light Rail Extension Phase II (NWE II) advance to Congress for review.
NS requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for all employees
Our sister magazine, Railway Age, reported yesterday on the NS employee vaccination story. Due to the significance of this announcement, we’re reproducing their article below.
CN CEO Jean-Jacques (JJ) Ruest to retire
CN announced on October 19 that Jean-Jacques (JJ) Ruest will retire as president and chief executive officer and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Company, effective as of the end of January 2022, or such later time as a successor has been appointed to ensure a flawless transition.
TTC updates timelines for compliance with mandatory vaccination policy
Last month, RT&S reported that TTC would require COVID-19 vaccinations for its employees.
Derailment investigation cuts into Metrorail service
Last week, RT&S reported on a WMATA derailment on the Blue Line. The suspected cause of the derailment is a failure of wheel assembly alignment.
Michele Wong Krause elected chair of DART board of directors
On Tuesday, October 12, the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Board of Directors elected Michele Wong Krause of Dallas as their chair for a two-year term.
TSB investigation of Lytton fire finds no evidence of railway operations’ involvement
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has determined that rail operations did not start the Lytton fire.
Global supply chain issues creating a mess; Biden says Port of Los Angeles will now operate 24 hours/day
Shortages of goods threaten fulfillment of consumer needs and spark fears of inflation.
WMATA derailment on agency’s Blue Line
Passengers riding a Washington, D.C. Metro train at about 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12 experienced a significant disruption to their travel plans.
NJ Transit rolls out AquaTrack for fall cleanup
NJ Transit has begun utilizing two AquaTrack machines to clean and remove leaves from the rails throughout the fall season.
Short Line Safety Institute releases new resources
The Short Line Safety Institute (SLSI) has published several new online resources designed to address identified opportunities for improving safety culture on short line railroads.
Homeland Security chief announces plans to implement new rail and rail transit cybersecurity directive
Cybersecurity continues to be a major threat to the integrity and stability of our nation’s railroad network, and the Department of Homeland Security is planning for the future.
ACEC New York presents 54th annual Engineering Excellence Awards in hybrid live and virtual ceremony
Engineering excellence was recognized in New York earlier this week.
NTSB report on Nov. 30, 2018 employee fatality
The NTSB has released its report on a CSX employee fatality that took place on Nov. 30, 2018.
NTSB urges railroads to better protect rail roadway workers
NTSB tells the railroads they must use the new worker protection system in PTC.
SEPTA working on long-term vision for regional rail
SEPTA announced last week plans to develop a vision for Regional Rail through a yearlong analysis and public feedback process.
Federal Transit Administration announces request for information on transit worker safety
The FTA is concerned about worker safety.
New York Air Brake moving jobs to Mexico – 125 U.S. jobs lost
New York Air Brake has joined the parade of companies moving jobs out of the United States.