Digging into the details of a new downtown Seattle light rail tunnel

In this news release, Sound Transit discusses station depths for a new light rail tunnel.

Texas Central failed to pay taxes last year, and counties are ready to collect

There are two certainties in life, and one of them is past due for Texas Central.

SEPTA board approves plan to invest new federal infrastructure funds

Last week, SEPTA’s Board approved an amended Capital Budget for the current fiscal year to add approximately $95 million in funding that has been made available through the recently enacted federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).

The return of a South Coast Rail line to Boston has more cons than pros

As construction continues on the South Coast Rail restoration project outside of Boston, there is some doubt that the return to rail will be worth it.

First two segments of Crenshaw/LAX rail line are substantially complete

Metro yesterday celebrated the success of its Business Solution Center, Business Interruption Fund and the Eat, Shop, Play construction mitigation programs, all of which have all helped local businesses survive during the prolonged construction period for the 8.5-mile Crenshaw/LAX Line.

Rail Group on Air: 2022 legislative look-ahead with the Commuter Rail Coalition

Commuter Rail Coalition Director of Government Relations John Cline of Cline Strategic Consulting, industry lobbyists Julie Minerva of Carpi & Clay and Bennett Resnik of Cardinal Infrastructure, and CRC Executive Director KellyAnne Gallagher join Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono for a conversation on what 2022 may hold in store for commuter rail priorities.

Watch: TriMet’s ‘A Better Red’ requires multi-day disruption to MAX Red Line starting this weekend

One critical piece of a bigger puzzle will be put into place during an upcoming disruption on TriMet’s MAX Red Line from April 2 through April 9.

CTA strategically deploys security guards

Crime and annoying behavior aboard public transportation systems have received attention in the press recently.

MTA replacing seven switches on the R Train line in Brooklyn

Following customer announcements including online service alerts, text messages, emails and signs in R train stations that began March 2, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) reminds New Yorkers that switch replacement work on the R line began Monday, March 28 at 11:45 p.m. in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.

Gondola instead of light rail? Sound Transit might look into it

An urban gondola system does not give the impression of a fierce competitor, but it could be one for light-rail transit projects in the West Seattle area.

Brute strength – Find out how active bridge has been raised for Metrolinx Finch West LRT Project

Transit builds bridges, but transit projects also need bridges. The Finch West LRT project will cross the Humber River Bridge, but it needs to be widened and upgraded to make that happen.

BART track shutdown–Buses replace trains for 10 weekends in 2022

A large BART construction project is now underway in southern Alameda County.

Richard Davey appointed president of New York City Transit

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Chair and CEO Janno Lieber announced the appointment of former Massachusetts Secretary of Transportation Richard Davey as the next president of New York City Transit.

ICC approves annual Five-Year (FY 2023-2027) Crossing Safety Improvement Plan

The Illinois Commerce Commission recently approved its annual five-year Crossing Safety Improvement Program to start implementing highway-rail safety capital projects for local roads across the state.

Look: There are plenty of paths crossing the Crosstown Light Rail Transit project

Metrolinx continues to make progress on the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit project. Here are the latest updates.

BART Red line service restored March 22

RT&S reported on March 9 that BART suspended Red line service due to a damaged power cable. Here is an update on that story.

Metra BNSF schedule changes coming March 28

Metra’s BNSF line will see schedule changes and service increase to nearly pre-pandemic levels.

March editorial: Watch for childish behavior

My youngest stepped on pavement the same way he stepped on grass.

RailWorks, L.K. Comstock National Transit rehabilitating Metro Blue Line in Minneapolis

RailWorks Corp., one of North America’s leading rail infrastructure solutions provider, and L.K. Comstock National Transit will be rehabilitating and upgrading a key part of Minneapolis’ busy transit network.

CTA holds meeting on Red Line Extension Project, with focus on future contracted work

As part of its commitment to extend contracting opportunities to the communities it serves, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) hosted a virtual meeting for local small businesses and disadvantaged business enterprises (DBEs).

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