Court sides with Calif. high-speed rail project, says it was ‘single object of work’ of Proposition 1A

The way something was worded was enough for a group against high-speed rail in California to have more than a few words in court. And the rhetoric may not be finished.

California high-speed rail project receives more grant money

The U.S. DOT has awarded a $24 million grant to the California High-Speed Rail Authority.

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Metra Board approves 2022 budget

The Metra Board of Directors last week approved a 2022 operating budget of $900 million and a 2022 capital program of nearly $261 million.

Final environmental impact report for project to add Metrolink service to Antelope Valley Line now available

The final report on the environmental impact of the project to add Metrolink service to the Antelope Valley Line is now available. Below is the press release from LA Metro on the report.

MTA announces signal upgrades, critical track repairs on F and G lines

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced a series of subway service changes for November and December on the F and G lines in Brooklyn.

Metrolinx provides update on fall reforestation work in advance of GO Expansion construction

Metrolinx is sowing the seeds of future transit expansion. The transit agency is planting thousands of trees and shrubs in advance of major construction for GO Expansion. Get an update on the tree planting and check out photos of saplings going into the dirt.

Denver’s RTD will give N Line tracks a lift to smooth out the ride

Riders of modern commuter trains and light-rail vehicles are used to smooth, comfortable rides that make their journey a pleasant one. Denver’s RTD will be working for the next month to ensure that riders on their N Line continue to enjoy a smooth trip.

Passage of infrastructure bill means N.C. could finish commuter rail project earlier

The $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act that was recently passed by Congress will put some speed into the delivery of commuter rail in North Carolina.

Second high-speed rail segment in Calif. waiting to be cleared

The California High-Speed Rail Authority released the Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (Final EIR/EIS) for the approximately 14-mile Burbank-to-Los Angeles Project Section in southern California, moving the Authority one step closer to approving its fourth environmental document in two years.

Bells & Whistles—Texas Central wants billions from feds, but there is fear

The top news stories Railway Track & Structures was following this week.

Governor Hochul Unveils Commuter-First Vision For Penn Station

For the past several decades, Penn Station in New York has been functional, but that’s about it. Given the importance of the station in the life of the city and the Northeast Corridor, the now mostly underground facility, once considered among the grandest buildings in New York, looks more like a regional airport than a classic passenger rail terminal.

Debate heating over future of Northstar commuter rail

Discussion about maintaining commuter rail operations may grow as pandemic continues.

Weekend Lakeshore West GO train disruption explained

Thousands of GO train customers were impacted this past weekend (Oct. 30 and 31) because of a major track issue on the Lakeshore West Line. Metrolinx News explains what happened, how it was fixed, and why customer safety is the key to keeping people moving.

Trinity Metro’s Bob Baulsir retiring, Board names interim president and CEO

Trinity Metro President and CEO Bob Baulsir, who has led the agency since April 2019, is retiring as of Oct. 31, 2021 because of ongoing health issues.

Will the infrastructure bill pass soon? Economic package still top priority

By a virtual vote on Sunday, most Democrats in the House of Representatives signaled they would support a revised economic bill.

MTA’s new substation will enable future growth of the LIRR

New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Construction & Development has announced it has completed the replacement of a 40-year-old electrical substation in New Cassel, one of eight along the Long Island Rail Road Main Line corridor being replaced or upgraded as part of the LIRR Expansion Project between Floral Park and Hicksville.

Charlotte’s massive transpo plan is getting worked out, but hurdles still remain

Charlotte, N.C., officials are still working out the details of a massive $13.5 billion boost, called the Transformational Mobility Network, for transit and transportation projects.

Riverside County, Calif., will need federal assistance to complete environmental studies for passenger rail project

Riverside County, Calif., officials will consider a request for federal funding to help pay for the completion of environmental studies for a 144-mile rail project.

Bells & Whistles—Woman sues Union Pacific after suffering traumatic brain injury

Texas Central now has a date with the Texas Supreme Court regarding its status as a railroad company Video: Revised fencing for railroad tracks in Del Mar ‘would be devastating,’ says mayor

Des Plaines, Ill., decides to finally take on the cost of railroad overpass

The dollar amount for a railroad overpass has been casting a shadow over Des Plaines, Ill., officials for a while now, but it appears the fear is no longer there.

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