LACMTA begins tunneling work on Purple Line Extension project

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) has launched tunneling work underneath Wilshire Boulevard and La Brea Avenue.

O’Connor joins Metrolink Board

The Metrolink Board of Directors has appointed Pam O’Connor, a Santa Monica city councilmember, as an alternate director.

SEPTA seeks RFPs for electricity generated by renewable energy sources

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has released a request for proposals (RFP) to purchase electricity generated by wind, solar or other renewable energy sources.

SCVTA Board approves Green Building Policy

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA) Board of Directors has approved the adoption of a Green Building Policy.

Gov. Cuomo urges government action on Gateway Tunnel repairs

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo toured one of the two North (Hudson) River rail tunnels on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor linking New Jersey and New York to view corrosion and damage, and called

Metro-North crew breaks maintenance record

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Metro-North Railroad is celebrating a new maintenance record.

MTA equipment contract goes to Harsco Rail

New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has awarded Harsco Corporation’s railway track maintenance division, Harsco Rail, with a multi-year contract worth approximately $40 million for the construction and delivery of 65 flat

Rehab planned for bridge carrying MBTA Franklin Line

The East Street Bridge that carries the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Franklin Commuter Rail Line will undergo weekend work Oct. 19 and Nov. 9, MBTA has announced.

New Metrolink co-CEOs as Leahy retires

In a change of leadership, Southern California’s commuter rail operator Metrolink is bidding farewell to one chief executive, and hello to co-CEOs as of January.

Bentley acquires LEGION, launches OpenBuildings Station Designer

The acquisition of a pedestrian simulation software provider and the launch of a new design application are helping Bentley Systems, Incorporated, integrate comprehensive digital workflows into train station design.

Wood named transit and rail market lead for WSP Texas-Mountain region

WSP USA has named Lindsay Wood transit and rail market lead for the Texas-Mountain region.

Valley Link rail project approved for environmental and design funds

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Board allocated $10.1 million to the Tri-Valley – San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority at its Sept. 26 meeting to complete environmental work and initial design of

Metra forms P3 to test reverse-commute service to Lake County

Metra has reached an agreement with Lake County business and civic organizations to split the costs of a potential two-year pilot project for two new reverse-commute trains along its Milwaukee District North

NJ Transit audit recommends strategic planning office, technology roadmap

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy revealed the findings of a comprehensive strategic, financial and operational assessment of New Jersey Transit on Oct. 9.

Iowa approves funding loans and grants for five rail projects

The Iowa Transportation Commission last week approved more than $3.1 million in funding for five rail infrastructure and related rail development projects under Iowa’s Railroad Revolving Loan and Grant Program (RRLG).

MARTA Board approves “More MARTA” expansion plan

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority’s (MARTA) Board of Directors unanimously approved the “More MARTA” Atlanta program last week.

Delay for Phoenix light-rail extension

A plan to extend the Phoenix light-rail system has hit a bump—make that many bumps—in the road.

Brad Thoburn joins Michael Baker International

Brad Thoburn has joined Michael Baker International as vice president and southeast regional transit and Surface Transportation planning lead, the company announced Oct. 3.

MBTA awards signal upgrade contract to Barletta Heavy Division

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s (MBTA) Fiscal and Management Control Board voted Oct. 1 to award a $217.7 million contract to upgrade the signal systems on the system’s Red and Orange Lines.

LIRR plans to replace 129-year old bridge on Oyster Bay branch

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has announced that Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) crews will begin work to replace the Buckram Road Bridge in Locust Valley starting this Friday evening, Oct. 5, through

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