Caltrain to announce long term service vision

Caltrain announced Friday that it will announce a long term service vision, called 2040 Service Vision, during a YouTube Town Hall today (Monday, July 22) from noon-2 p.m PDT.  The announcement can

Transit funding

Is the FTA taking longer to approve transit projects?

If the Capital Improvement Program is actually sitting on money, the Trump administration is not squirming.

Amtrak

Wisconsin DOT announces plans for increased Hiawatha service

The popular Amtrak train Hiawatha, which runs between Milwaukee and Chicago, is slated for an increase in the frequency of service, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). The agency has budget authority of

Michigan light rail

Michigan’s RTA releases plan that calls for tax millage — again

Do not include those who do not want it. That was the conclusion of Michigan’s Regional Transit Authority (RTA) officials came to following a measure that was defeated at the ballot box

Washington State DOT considering high-speed rail for Pacific Northwest

High-speed passenger rail service may one day be a reality for the Pacific Northwest region of the United States and Canada.  The Washington State Department of Transportation released the results of a

MTA subway passengers face darkness, rattled nerves during Manhattan power outage

Part of the New York City subway system in Manhattan was cloaked in darkness as part of the massive power outage the city experienced on Saturday evening, beginning just before 7:00 p.m.

CSX track work to impact Amtrak service

CSX track work in North Carolina will impact Amtrak schedules between July 22 and September 19.  The Carolinian, for example, will be canceled Monday through Thursday, but operate on its normal schedule

NJ Transit creates new position to fight on-the-job assaults

NJ Transit has created the Employee Court Advocate position to support operational employees such as bus operators and rail conductors who are victims of on-the-job assaults. The position supports the New Jersey state

SEPTA worker dies after being struck by train

A SEPTA worker was struck and killed by a train during the Monday afternoon commute. Darren Monroe, 54, was working on the tracks near SEPTA’s Erie Station on Monday when he fell

Toronto Transit Commission – PRESTO tickets available at all subway stations

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) announced today that one-ride, two-ride and day pass PRESTO tickets are now available from the Fare Vending Machines at all TTC subway stations.  The distribution of PRESTO

MBTA breaks ground on South Coast rail line

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority broke ground today on Phase 1 of its South Coast Rail Line.

Equipment Fire suspends rail service on part of Northeast Corridor

Service on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor between the Trenton and Jersey Avenue stations in New Jersey was suspended today because of a fire aboard an Amtrak work train located not far from Hamilton

ARRC, A2A agree on massive 1,500-mile project to connect to Lower 48

The Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) and the Alaska to Alberta Railway Development Corporation (A2A) have established a Master Agreement of Cooperation toward building a 1,500-mile connection between the Alaska Railroad and Canadian

Virgin Trains looks to expand quickly in U.S.

Today Disney World, tomorrow Disneyland.

light-rail transit

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.

Amtrak

Amtrak announces Customer Now program

Amtrak recently unveiled plans for a $72.5 million program, Customer Now, which aims to “improve the customer experience at stations across the network.”

Metra

Metra to offer increased summer service on two lines

Metra, the commuter rail system serving the Chicago metropolitan area, is increasing weekend service as a pilot program on two lines this summer.

NJ Transit

Jameel to serve as NJ Transit’s chief technical officer

NJ Transit recently announced that Faisal Jameel has joined the company as chief technical officer.

Metra

Illinois state funding to support two new Metra stations

Metra, the commuter rail system serving the Chicago metropolitan area, allocated funding last week for two new Chicago stations to its capital program after the state of Illinois confirmed that it would

Trinity Metro

Trinity Metro names AJ Arjanen vice president and COO for Rail

Jon-Erik “AJ” Arjanen has joined Trinity Metro as vice president and chief operating officer for rail. With a transportation career in Texas, Colorado, Montana and New Mexico, his roles have focused on rail

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