BART Lafayette Station

Watch video of work on BART’s Lafayette Station; workers’ progress quicker than expected

Work resumes this weekend on a critical Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) track-rebuilding project near the Lafayette Station. There will be a track shutdown between the Orinda and Walnut Creek stations on

CTA

Chicago Transit Authority trains collide, injuring 14

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is trying to sort out the answers a day after a Brown Line train and a Purple Line train collided on the tracks. The accident happened near

railroad news

Bells & Whistles—Episode 9

What were the top news items RT&S was following the week ending Sept. 20? To watch the latest episode of Bells & Whistles, click here. For the latest news, go to www.rtands.com.

light-rail transit

DART’s Silver Line transit project gets underway

You can make a lot of things out of cotton. In Dallas area, what was once known as the “Cotton Belt” railroad track is now going to be DART’s new Silver Line.

Miami light rail

Extending light rail north of Miami would be expensive, but study reveals traditional elevated rail beats sexier alternatives

If Miami-Dade County wants to expand its light rail transit line north of Miami, it should not do anything fancy.

Texas high-speed rail moving forward

Archinect and the Houston Chronicle are reporting Texas Central has signed a deal with an Italian company to design, build, and put in the Texas Bullet Train, a 240-mile line between Dallas

U.S. lawmakers concerned that Chinese rail passenger car manufacturer is a national security threat

The New York Times is reporting that there is new tension between the United States and China.  The issue involves CRRC Corporation, a Chinese state-owned company, which is the largest manufacturer of

MTA

Long Island Rail Road to get huge financial boost to upgrade system

You heard of someone in serious debt? What about someone in serious investment? The latter is what the Metropolitan Transportation Authority of New York City is all about, as the agency announced

subway

Delays continue for San Francisco’s Central Subway project

The delays have been often for San Francisco’s Central Subway project, and residents, officials and politicians hope they have finally hit the end of the line.

Amtrak train 501

Amtrak takes responsibility for wreck of Cascades train 501

KUOW radio, a National Public Radio affiliate in Washington state, is reporting that Amtrak has accepted liability for the accident on December 18, 2017, involving Amtrak train 501, the inaugural run of the Seattle

Canadian Pacific

Workin’ on the railroad—man or machine?

Since shortly after World War II, the number of people employed by the railroad industry has trended downward. Several years saw increases in rail employment. One example was the 2014 traffic boom,

commentary

Opinion: This bridge should be carted off

I am not sure if the officer asked the driver of the golf cart to raise both hands and slowly exit the vehicle. Yes, that’s golf cart, as in something you would most

railroad news

Bells & Whistles, Episode 6

What were the top 4 news stories RT&S was following the week ending Aug. 30? Watch the latest episode of Bells & Whistles by clicking here.

Southern Rail Commission receives $4.36 million grant from U.S. DOT

U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced yesterday that DOT’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded $4,360,000 to the Southern Rail Commission to help restore intercity passenger rail service

Light rail transit

Light rail in Phoenix expected to thrive, not die

Building a Better Phoenix did not want anything to do with building more light rail. However, the majority in the city wants to see more track.

Long Island Rail Road bridge

Long Island Rail Road sets bridge in place over a weekend

Crews used accelerated bridge construction techniques to replace a rail bridge in just two days in New York City’s New Hyde Park. The bridge was open for Monday commuters on Aug. 26.

Metro-North employees fight being fingerprinted before and after shift

Metro-North rail employees do not want to leave any fingerprints … and they have the backing of the Association of Commuter Rail Employees (ACRE).

Sound Transit

Falsework for Sound Transit bridge ready to be removed

Crews working on the Sound Transit project are getting ready to work on the rail portion of a light-rail bridge that crosses over I-405 in Bellevue, Wash. Lanes and ramps on I-405

Amtrak matches Oregon DOT grant application

In support of an Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) grant application, Amtrak announced a matching $750,000 contribution to reduce delays in the Pacific Northwest Rail Corridor. ODOT’s grant application, if successful, will

Amtrak train hits truck at grade crossing, killing driver

The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that an Amtrak train was involved in a grade crossing accident in University Park, a south suburban area of Chicago.  The accident occurred yesterday (Sunday) at around

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