Charlotte celebrates grand opening of CityLYNX Gold Line

U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx joined Charlotte, N.C, Mayor and Metropolitan Transit Commission Chair Daniel Clodfelter July 14 to commemorate the grand opening of the CityLYNX Gold Line service.

Sound Transit finishes second Northgate extension tunnel boring

Sound Transit‘s second tunnel boring machine for the Northgate Link light-rail extension reached the wall of the future Roosevelt light-rail station, completing the second 1.5-mile segment of a 3.4-mile tunnel that will serve light-rail trains from Northgate Mall to the University of Washington.

FEC opens new train dispatch center

On July 11, Florida East Coast Railway (FEC) opened a new dispatch center equipped with a Wabtec Train Management Dispatching System (TMDS).

Sound Transit elevated guideway structure for future light-rail station reaches Sea-Tac Airport

Crews hoisted into place the final 35-ton concrete segments for Sound Transit’s South 200th Link light-rail extension July 13, connecting the elevated structure to the airport.

MOU signed between OCTA, Santa Ana for OC Streetcar project

The OC Streetcar project marked its latest milestone this week as the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Board of Directors agreed to a memorandum of understanding with the city of Santa Ana, outlining the roles and responsibilities associated with the development, implementation, operations and maintenance of the project.

CTA Purple Line Express to get $30 million improvement project

The Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) Purple Line Express is set to receive $30 million for improvement to tracks between Lawrence and Jarvis stations, the latest, CTA says, in its ongoing investment in the Purple Line to improve service for customers.

SEPTA plans second trolley tunnel blitz for end of the month

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) forces will work around the clock during a 16-day Trolley Tunnel outage starting July 31, performing maintenance and construction work.

APTA names MARTA GM/CEO Outstanding Public Transportation Manager

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) selected Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority’s (MARTA) General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Keith Parker, AICP, as the 2015 Outstanding Public Transportation Manager.

Met Council approves reduced Southwest LRT scope, cost

The Twin Cities Metropolitan Council adopted the Southwest Corridor Management Committee resolution recommending project changes that will reduce the cost by $250 million.

BLET members vote to strike at NJ Transit; PEB has been requested

One hundred percent of Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) members working for New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) voted to strike should the union and the railroad fail to reach an agreement to settle their contract dispute.

WMATA board resumes search for GM/CEO

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Board of Directors has resumed its search for a new general manager and chief executive officer.

Senate hearing focuses on technology’s role in transportation

The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety and Security held a hearing on July 7 taking on the role technology plays in transportation systems.

Hennepin County commits funds to revised Southwest LRT plan

Hennepin County Minnesota leaders approved a formal funding commitment to the Southwest Light Rail Transit plan with a reduced scope and overall cost.

Archer Western to build Orlando airport rail infrastructure for All Aboard Florida

All Aboard Florida named Archer Western Construction Manager for the rail infrastructure at Orlando International Airport. Archer Western led the construction for SunRail and is also a key contractor building the people mover between Orlando International Airport’s north and south terminals.

Illinois democrats rally behind funding for commuter lines implementation of PTC

A trio of Illinois democrats gathered at Metra’s LaSalle Street Station in Chicago to call on Congress to help fund implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC) for commuter rails.

New Jersey and Ohio crossings slated for improvements

Five grade crossings in New Jersey and Ohio will see improvements over the course of the summer.

Study says second train between St. Paul and Chicago would work

A study looking at the feasibility of an additional daily passenger train between Minneapolis, St. Paul or St. Cloud to Chicago produced promising results.

Caltrain board approves project labor agreement for electrification

A Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for the Peninsula Corridor Electrification Project was unanimously approved by Caltrain’s Board of Directors at the rail agency’s July 2 meeting.

TTC completes Toronto Union Station renovation project

Federal and provincial officials joined members of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) to mark the completion a CA$137.5 million (US$108.8 million) renovation project to Toronto’s Union Station.

Southwest LRT advisory committee recommends ending project at Southwest Station

The Corridor Management Committee, which advises the Twin Cities Metropolitan Council on all issues related to the design and construction of the Southwest Light-Rail project, has made recommendations that reduces the scope and cost of the project.

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