Temps on rails in Dallas hit 150, forcing DART trains to slow down

Intense heat is covering much of the U.S., and it is forcing a cool down in terms of train speeds.

Union Pacific maintenance vehicle struck by Amtrak train

Service on Amtrak’s Capitol Corridor was shut down for nine hours Friday after a Union Pacific front-load tractor was struck by a Capitol Corridor train.

Look: Heavy rain cripples MTA, Metro North rail lines, but crew response is swift

Hundreds of Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) frontline workers were out in the system on July 18 responding to heavy rainfall during the rush hour commute.

Crews dig in for guideway construction on Hurontario LRT project

Guideway construction for the Hurontario LRT project along Hurontario Street is in the works.

Bells & Whistles—Crumbling rail bridge feeds crumbling relationship

The top news stories RT&S was following this week.

MBTA makes prompt response to FTA safety concerns

On July 14, the MBTA reported on its progress to address ongoing safety concerns raised during a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Safety Management Inspection (SMI) last month.

Seattle officials try to iron out wrinkles in largest infrastructure project in city’s history

Over the last few years Sound Transit has laid several miles of light-rail track in and around the city of Seattle, but the biggest is yet to come.

New I-5 bridge could be fully approved soon, sending it to environmental review stage

The Modified Locally Preferred Alternative plan for the new I-5 bridge connecting the state of Washington with Oregon is building some nod momentum.

Artificial intelligence, LiDAR will help form proactive track maintenance system for MTA

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority will soon decide on which technology it will turn to in regard to its Signaling Challenge Initiative.

MBTA crews finish Green Line B Branch work, shift to C Branch

As part of the MBTA’s Capital Programs, the Capital Transformation team has completed the 12-day closure on the Green Line B Branch, accomplishing infrastructure work that will improve safety and reliability on the line.

Two cities still have sticking points about Blue Line extension

In an attempt to ease the tension of the proposed Blue Line extension light rail route approved by the Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County (Minn.) Board, stakeholders went on a bus tour on June 29.

Rail Group On Air: 2022 RT&S Top Projects, Part 1

RT&S takes a closer look at the Mid-Coast Corridor Projects in San Diego, Calif. The endeavor was on this year’s RT&S Top Projects list.

MARTA set on bus service for neighborhood, but others still pushing for light rail

Not many are getting on the bus idea for the Campbellton Road corridor in Atlanta.

Bells & Whistles—Gas tax holiday could break funding for rail industry

The top news stories RT&S was covering the week ending June 24.

HART

HART is confident about one thing as it extends light rail contract with Stantec

Stantec will be in Hawaii a little longer following the extension of its contract with Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART).

San Fernando commuters overwhelmingly want a tunnel, not a monorail

You do not have to dig too deep to find commuters in and around the San Fernando Valley who prefer tunneling over a system that runs on the surface.

SOGR backlog

Amtrak launches procurement phase for B&P Tunnel Replacement Program

Amtrak is working toward replacement of B&P Tunnel in Baltimore.

June editorial: A high-voltage jolt to the system

The rapid-fire vibration through my thumbnail triggered my panic reflex. I knew within seconds I had to abort.

The Tide could roll into Military Circle in Norfolk, Va.

Officials want The Tide in Norfolk, Va., to last a little longer.

Watch: Amtrak increasing speed of Acela trains in New Jersey

Amtrak passengers can now travel even faster on Acela as recent infrastructure improvements along a 16-mile segment of the Northeast Corridor in New Jersey between South Brunswick (Monmouth Junction) and Trenton known as the Raceway can accommodate speeds of up to 150 mph.

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