Sound Transit’s Downtown Redmond Link Extension Opens
SEATTLE – Sound Transit’s Downtown Redmond Link Extension is now open for service.
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GDOT Evaluating High-Speed Rail Options Between Atlanta and Savannah
ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Transportation is studying high-speed rail options between Atlanta and Savannah.
Amtrak Advances Construction on King Street Yard in Seattle
SEATTLE – Amtrak advances major construction activities at King Street Yard in Seattle.
Amtrak to Cut 450 Jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Amtrak announced this week that it will cut 450 jobs as part of an effort to save $100 million.
Most Commuter Rail Systems Are Still Struggling Post-Pandemic
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– The U.S. Government Accountability Office has reported that many commuter rail systems are still struggling post-pandemic.
RFP Stage Closed for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension SRS Package
TORONTO – The Request for Proposals has closed for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension stations, rail, and systems.
Trump Says He’ll Eliminate Funding For California High-Speed Rail
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– During his meeting with the Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney, at the White House this week, President Trump announced that he will eliminate funding for the California High Speed Rail Project.
Amtrak President Roger Harris Writes to Gov. Hochul, ERT Project Delayed to May 23rd
NEW YORK CITY – After N.Y. Governor Hochul wrote to Amtrak urging it to shift to a repair-in-place method for its East River Tunnel Rehab project, Amtrak President Roger Harris responded with an update on the project.
NYPD Reports MTA Conductor Allegedly Slapped In The Face At Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Ave. Subway Station By Unknown Assailant, Who Is Still At Large
JACKSON HEIGHTS, N.Y. –– Last week, an MTA conductor was allegedly slapped in the face by an unknown assailant as his train was about to pull out of the Jackson Heights–Roosevelt Avenue/74th Street subway station.
News Station Is Investigating Public Transit Safety in Seattle — Updated 05/06/25
SEATTLE –– A news organization in Seattle is investigating public transit safety in its city.
Montana Passenger Rail Service Remains The Subject of Debate
MISSOULA, Mont. –– Montana just completed its state legislative session, and one of the issues on the table is a proposed rail corridor from Seattle to Chicago, which would run through Montana. Although the bill failed in this session, proponents are optimistic that the bill will be taken up again in the 2027 session.
Amtrak Issues Statement on East River Tunnels Project
NEW YORK CITY – Amtrak President Roger Harris issued a statement on the East River Tunnels project.
NY Gov. Hochul Calls for Amtrak to Reevaluate its East River Tunnel Construction Plans
ALBANY – In a letter to Anthony Coscia and Roger Harris from Amtrak, New York Governor Hochul urged Amtrak to reevaluate its plans to shut down the East River Tunnels for its rehabilitation project. Instead, Gov. Hochul asked to shift to a ‘repair-in-place’ method.
NJ TRANSIT Completes Lyndhurst Station
LYNDHURST, N.J. – NJ TRANSIT completed construction on the new Lyndhurst Station in New Jersey.
Passenger Service Temporarily Suspended as Crews Work in San Clemente
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. – Metrolink and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service will be suspended for six weeks starting Monday, April 28th. During this six-week closure, crews will work on emergency construction to stabilize the track.
Sound Transit: Back on Track: Extended Shutdown Allowed Crews to Replace 600 Feet of Worn-Out Rail
SEATTLE – From Sound Transit, The Platform details the recent work performed south of International District/Chinatown Station from April 14th – 23rd.
MDOT MTA Purple Line Newsletter Released for April 2025
BALTIMORE – The MDOT MTA released the April 2025 Purple Line Newsletter that contains construction updates in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
CHSRA Completes Whitley Avenue Underpass
KINGS COUNTY, Calif. – The California High-Speed Rail Authority announced it has completed the underpass at Whitley Avenue, making it the second high-speed rail structure CHSRA has completed so far in 2025.
RTD Lifts D, H, R Line Speed Restrictions; Will Perform Maintenance on A Line Starting April 26th
DENVER – The Regional Transportation District (RTD) announced it has eliminated speed restrictions on its D, H, and R lines and will complete important maintenance work on the A Line between Denver Airport and Union Stations from April 26th to May 8th.
Congresswoman Lauren Boebert Wants DOGE To Scrap Funding For Proposed Rail Service On Colorado’s Front Range
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Laura Boebert, a Republican Congresswoman who represents Colorado’s 4th Congressional District, wants DOGE to scrap plans and funding for proposed rail service along her state’s Front Range.