DART Silver Line construction continues with Josey Lane Bridge in Carrollton
Work continues on the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Silver Line Regional Rail project with the start of construction on the Josey Lane bridge in Carrollton.
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SEPTA wants to spend $40M in federal funds slated for Covid-19 relief on something else
The Philadelphia Inquirer reported yesterday that SEPTA wants to spend $40 million in federal funds the agency received for Covid-19 relief. However, they don’t want to spend it on Covid-19 relief.
Despite the terrible weather, MTA slogs through
Ed. Note: We’ve been covering the impact of the U.S. weather on Class 1s this week, and thought you might enjoy this coverage on how MTA is fighting through the snow, delivering service to those who must travel. We encourage you to click on the “availalbe here” MTA link below for a series of photographs that really bring home the impact of the storm on MTA workers, as well as rail workers around the country. DCL
Solar farm now providing 10 percent of SEPTA’s electricity demand
When Jimmy Carter was President of the United States from 1976 through 1980, promotion of renewable energy was a major focus of his administration.
Canada plans to invest billions in transit funding
Transit funding has been a huge issue as a result of the pandemic. That, along with the general competition among transit agencies for limited funding has been a challenge in North America for some time.
Winter hammers rail operations—Metra is a good example
Railroads that operate in northernmost regions in the U.S. face horrific winter conditions almost every year.
RTD pushes completion of B line back to 2042; officials say taxpayers deserve better
The B line in Denver is getting an F for service.
California high-speed rail project asking for billions more
The California High-Speed Rail Authority’s money problem appears to be getting worse.
Delays, cost overruns continue to be common for high-speed rail project in Calif.
California’s high-speed rail project has not yet hit a high gear. Delays and cost overruns have hampered the endeavor since the start, and the project’s chief executive officer has announced another deadline
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg highlights administration support during visit at Union Station
Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg met with Amtrak and transit officials as well as front line transit and rail workers at Union Station, where he discussed the importance of the recently
As Congress pushes stimulus bill forward, transit agencies continue to plead for financial help
New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Chairman and CEO Patrick Foye assembled a coalition of 22 transit agencies from across the country who sent a letter urgently calling on Congress to deliver
HNTB’s Ronnie Hakim elected to chair CNEC board
Ronnie Hakim, national transit and rail market sector leader for HNTB Corporation, recently was elected chair of the board for the Coalition of the Northeast Corridor. Hakim moves into the Coalition leadership
BART: Major track rebuild coming between South Hayward and Union City stations
A large construction project is poised to begin soon in southern Alameda County. Crews will replace critical track components between the South Hayward and Union City BART stations as well as build
BART, CCJPA unveil Link21
The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) and Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) have unveiled Link21, a rail improvement program, and a new website that outlines the program’s objectives.
MARTA track replacement project to enhance safety and customer experience, extend life of rail system
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is investing approximately $225 million in State of Good Repair work on its heavy rail lines that will enhance the safety of the rail system,
Pete Buttigieg appears before Senate committee for confirmation hearing
Last week, one day after President Biden’s inauguration, Transportation Secretary-designate Pete Buttigieg, the former mayor of South Bend, Ind., and presidential candidate during the Democratic primaries in 2020, appeared before the Senate
BART begins replacing 50-year-old track at Richmond Station
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) has begun a project to replace track components at the agency’s Richmond Station. Replacement of an interlocking is the focus of the project. As most readers know,
After being paused in late 2020, Brightline West project ready to break ground in second quarter
Brightline West is back on the drawing board. The high-speed rail line project between Apple Valley, Calif., and Las Vegas, which was paused late last year, is expected to break ground in
U.S. DOT announces $15.8 million in grant awards to 37 projects nationwide
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced that 37 projects will receive a share of $15.8 million in funding to support strategies that develop, deploy and demonstrate solutions
Another phase is complete to strengthen Del Mar bluffs and protect railroad tracks in California
The coastal bluffs of Del Mar are a little bit stronger today. The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) board announced phase 4 of stabilization efforts is now complete. The work involved