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
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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.
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
LA Metro may turn to private sector to accelerate vital rail line construction
Los Angeles is known for traffic congestion, not rail transit. That all will soon change when Los Angeles Metro finally rolls out a rail route through Sepulveda Pass.
California moving toward awarding $1.65 billion hi-speed rail contract
Although the California hi-speed rail project has had a bumpy ride so far, state officials are on track to award a $1.65 billion contract to design and construct the tracks and system
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
Amtrak service restored in New Orleans
The Associated Press reports that Amtrak rail service between New Orleans and three major cities is being restored after being suspended while Barry threatened.
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.
Sinkhole shuts down light rail operations in Baltimore
As the city of New Orleans braces for Tropical Storm Barry, Baltimore is already getting a firsthand look at how much destruction water can produce.
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
Kentucky ready to improve grade crossings across the state
Kentucky is looking to improve multimodal freight transportation across the state, as evident by $2.5 million in funding grants that was recently released by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and the Division
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
Conn. officials get the green light for Walk Bridge project
Getting the Walk Bridge project in New Haven, Conn., off the ground has not been an easy stroll. A conservative group prefers to make the new railroad bridge a fixed structure rather
DART appoints Elsborg as first chief innovation officer
Gregory Elsborg has been named Vice President, Chief Innovation Officer, becoming the first to hold that title at Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). As the agency’s CIO, Elsborg is tasked with driving
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
Amtrak releases FY2018 Sustainability Report
Amtrak has just released its FY2018 Sustainability Report, in a newly designed and interactive online experience, highlighting company performance against year-over-year sustainability goals. In FY18 year, the company achieved all energy, fuel,
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
Greater Cleveland transit looks to move forward with new CEO
The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Board of Trustees voted to enter negotiations with India Birdsong, a veteran of large transit systems in Chicago and Nashville, to become RTA’s next Chief Executive
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.