East Link Bellevue tunnel excavation completed 5 months ahead of forecast
Excavation for a tunnel that will connect Sound Transit’s East Main and Downtown Bellevue stations for future East Link light-rail service was completed last week.
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FTA issues two safety rules
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has issued two final rules it says will strengthen the safety of public transportation systems.
Dewberry to serve as general rail planning services consultant to NCDOT Rail Division
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Rail Division has selected Dewberry to provide the department with general rail planning services.
LIRR to relocate tracks to connect East Side Access tunnel to Grand Central
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) will relocate tracks to to create space for an entrance to a newly built tunnel to Grand Central as part of the
FTA asks users: What is a Federal Project?
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is hosting an online dialogue among stakeholders aimed at defining what a federal project is in an effort to improve delivery of federally-funded projects.
Alstom shareholders approve Siemens Mobility merger
Alstom’s shareholders approved a proposal to merge the company with Siemens Mobility business at a July 17 meeting in Paris.
Brightline adds VP of government affairs
Bob O’Malley, formerly of CSX Transportation, has joined Brightline as vice president of government affairs in a newly-created role.
Trinity Metro names Espino as director of government relations
Trinity Metro has brought former Fort Worth City Council Member Salvador Espino on board as the agency’s new director of government relations.
Met Council, Hennepin County, TC&W reach Southwest LRT agreement
The Metropolitan Council, Hennepin County, Minn., and Twin Cities & Western Railroad (TC&W) announced July 16 that the parties had come to an agreement on the future of the Southwest Light Rail
Creating change: Officials aim to streamline Chicago’s rail network
Chicago’s rail network sees about 1,300 freight and passenger trains pass through the city on any given day, and planned work aims to simplify traffic for all of those trains, transportation officials
Design for CTA Damen Green Line Station revealed
The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) recently unveiled modernized design plans for the new CTA Damen Green Line station.
Houston Metro adds new board member, reappoints three others
Teresa Morales is the newest member of Texas’ Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (Metro) Board of Directors.
MTA replaces Harold Interlocking signal system
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has completed work to upgrade the signal system in Harold Interlocking in Sunnyside, Queens, which the company said will benefit Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) customers.
FRA promotes safety with state grants
The federal government in 2018 is again offering states a funding resource to help promote rail safety.
Raleigh Union Station opens for passengers
Train travel has eased up for commuters in Raleigh, N.C., with the July 10 kickoff of service from Union Station.
Benton returns to HNTB as senior project manager
Wade Benton, PE, has returned to HNTB Corporation as senior project manager and associate vice president, and will be based in the firm’s Austin office.
New officers elected to serve on Valley Metro Boards of Directors
The Valley Metro Regional Public Transportation Authority (Valley Metro), and Valley Metro Rail Boards of Directors have elected new officers for the Fiscal Year 2018–2019 term.
Québec commits to funding public transit studies
The Québec government will invest up to CA$14.75 million (US$11.25 million) for various studies to evaluate public transit development by the Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain (ARTM).
PTSI debuts updated Route Learning System™
New from PTSI Transportation is an upgraded digital version of its multi-media Route Learning System™, described as “an enhanced physical characteristics training tool.”
Oberman nominated for STB slot
President Donald Trump has nominated Martin J. Oberman to fill the final open slot on the Surface Transportation Board (STB) the White House announced July 5, 2018.