Relocating a small city going as planned for MxV Rail

MxV Rail, formerly TTCI, is in the process of a move to a new headquarters and test facilities that could be compared to relocating a small city.

Report: Metro ‘puts personnel at risk of serious injury or death’ after agency keeps power on third rail in active work zone

Washington, D.C., Metro continues to put workers in life-threatening situations.

Little quit in them—Use of new material helps rail project with limited work closures

The San Juan Capistrano/Laguna Niguel Passing Siding Project added 1.8 miles of new passing siding railroad track between the Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Metrolink Station and Trabuco Creek in San Juan Capistrano, Calif.

Ohio is asking for a piece of the fresh Amtrak pie

Ohio wants a link in Amtrak’s Connects US proposal, so officials are looking into passenger rail expansion in the state.

Management shake-up at WMATA

After years of safety and technical difficulties, with the most recent story of 72 train operators removed from service because of their certification lapse last year, Metro Board Chair Paul Smedberg, on behalf of the Board of Directors, released a statement on management changes at the agency.

Bells & Whistles—A high-speed track to nowhere?

The top news stories RT&S was following this week.

FRA announces new Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Program for intercity passenger rail service

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has established the new Corridor Identification and Development (ID) Program.

Amtrak leverages weekend service outages to make critical repairs in North River Tunnel

Amtrak personnel recently spent a series of consecutive weekends in March remediating damage to the benchwall system in the South Tube of the North River Tunnel.

Editorial: A Requiem for HSR in America

We won’t see high-speed rail in this country for at least 100 years.

Light-rail project has turned Phoenix into a construction maze, but work progressing nicely

With light-rail construction happening throughout the city of Phoenix, drivers are complaining about confusing markings and barriers.

May editorial: Transpo officials should not be quick to reject Grand Slam idea

Mr. Williams finally picked me for his team.

Key sections of track now installed on Finch West light-rail project

Metrolinx has announced that key sections of track have now been installed for the Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) project in Toronto.

RT&S May issue is now online

The May issue of RT&S features stories on the use of lightweight cellular concrete on bridges and the Lazelle Road bridge project, as well as a product overview of handheld tools.

U.S. DOT announces intention to fund first phase of San Fernando light-rail line

The U.S. DOT’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) issued a Letter of Intent (LOI) to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) announcing DOT’s intention to obligate funds for the first phase of the East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor light-rail line.

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Will the FTA approve Honolulu’s shortened light-rail line?

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi wanted Hawaii’s first light-rail project completed with the funds currently available, so they are cutting the line short.

Calif. state lawmakers are not releasing $4.2 billion in high-speed rail money

Democratic lawmakers in California are refusing to pass over $4 billion to fund the state’s high-speed rail project that would connect San Francisco to Los Angeles.

SEPTA releases Request for Proposals for King of Prussia Rail

SEPTA has released its Request for Proposals (RFP) for the final design phase of the King of Prussia Rail (KOP Rail) Project.

NVTC urges Washington Metro to relieve congestion at Rosslyn Tunnel

In a recent letter, Canek Aguirre, chair of the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, urged Paul Wiedefeld, General Manager/CEO of WMATA to move “swiftly to design a solution to relieve train congestion at the Rosslyn Tunnel ahead of any broader Blue Line, Orange Line or Silver Line rail expansion desires.”

Next leader of Sound Transit has daunting task right out of the gate

The Sound Transit board will use a closed-door executive session on May 9 to discuss candidates to replace outgoing CEO Peter Rogoff.

Bells & Whistles—Metro Council ignored warning about light-rail project

The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending May 6.

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