MTA subway motorman allegedly allows friend to operate a D train

A 32 year-old 11-year veteran MTA subway motorman allowed his girlfriend operate his train over a significant distance on Friday, Aug. 13.

Northgate Link light rail testing moves into final stages

Sound Transit will open three new stations this fall, and testing of the new line is at a fever pitch. Below is a story prepared by Sound Transit’s Zee Shaner about the new line and preparations.

Presidential perspective on Calif. high-speed rail

The White House demonstrated its support for high-speed rail this week.

August Editorial: Will a wobble turn the industry upside down?

At some point in your life you have wondered about that cute, little man on the moon. He’s a popular subject during the toddler years, perceived as a harmless creature that sometimes coats young dreams in wonderment. So when do we try to bomb him?

MBTA to perform additional track replacement and crosswalk improvements

MBTA will make additional improvements on the E Branch of the Green Line.

The Eglinton Crosstown LRT is going green

Transit riders don’t typically see a lot of green along their routes. Metrolinx is trying to change that as told in this story by Katherine Abraham, Metrolinx Community Relations Specialist.

Things looking up for Washington, D.C. Metro? New report says they are

Metro has released a report on progress it has made over the past three years, after it received a significant infusion of dedicated funding.

MARTA and Ga. DOT lock horns over alleged safety violations

MARTA, GDOT, and OSHA are all involved in a brawl over MARTA’s safety culture.

Caltrain: grade-separated East 25th Avenue reopens

The grade separated crossing at East 25th Avenue in San Mateo has been reopened to all modes of traffic.

Just for fun: Big Boy returns in 2021 with 10-State tour

Union Pacific’s beloved steam locomotive No. 4014 is returning to the rails Aug. 5 for a five-week tour that includes public display events in five major cities, along with brief whistle-stops in more than 90 other communities.

MTA announces major promotions in leadership ranks at New York City Transit

Acting MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber recently announced his intention to appoint Craig Cipriano as the next Interim President of New York City Transit. Additionally, current Interim President Sarah Feinberg has promoted Demetrius Crichlow to serve as Senior Vice President of NYCT’s Department of Subways.

Metro issues go-ahead to two private firms developing transit concepts for Sepulveda Corridor

Metro has issued Notices to Proceed to two private sector teams to officially begin Pre-Development work on Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project concepts for a new, high-capacity transit line that will connect the San Fernando Valley with the Westside and eventually LAX.

RTD maintenance of way team makes record repair despite heat, holiday

On July 2, a Regional Transportation District (RTD) light rail train encountered low-hanging wires near Dayton Station in Aurora, caused by a failed insulator.

NTSB issues Investigative Update for MBTA collision

Following up on an earlier story regarding the collision of two MBTA Green Line trolleys, the NTSB has issued an Investigative Update around the accident.

Two MBTA Green Line trolleys collide

The MBTA trolley system suffered a crash last week.

A sweet deal for public transportation? Revamped bipartisan plan cuts spending

Even though the bipartisan infrastructure deal dedicates billions for transit spending, some say it still is not enough to repair an aging infrastructure system.

MARTA makes additional push to engage business owners, residents for historic Campbellton Corridor transit investment

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is expanding its outreach efforts to ensure residents, stakeholders and business owners in the Campbellton Road area have an opportunity to weigh in on historic transit investment planned for the corridor.

Union Pacific continues to struggle with wildfires

Wildfires continue to plague Union Pacific’s lines in several places. Below is a message posted to customers yesterday (July 28, 2021) from Kenny Rocker, EVP, Marketing & Sales.

Metrolink certifies final EIR for Simi Valley double track project

On July 23rd, the Metrolink Board of Directors certified the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for its Simi Valley Double Track Project, which is designed to increase train capacity on Metrolink’s Ventura County Line and the existing Simi Valley Station.

HNTB names Mel Sears president of northwest division

HNTB’s Mel Sears, PE, PMP, has been named president of the firm’s Northwest Division, overseeing vital and complex infrastructure programs in growth markets, including highways, rail/transit, tolling and aviation. He is based in the firm’s Bellevue office.

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