A new look at Toronto’s Metrolinx Finch West LRT route from underground to street level
Excavation is almost done for the brand-new Finch West light rail transit (LRT) station at Keele Street and Finch Avenue West in Toronto’s northwest end.
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Chip Knowlton joins HDR as infrastructure consulting business transformation director
With more than 30 years advising industry leaders, Chip Knowlton has joined HDR as infrastructure consulting business transformation director.
Charleston, S.C., looking at major project to eliminate at-grade railroad crossings
The city of Charleston, S.C., wants to eliminate some at-grade rail crossings, and is ready to put up some serious money to do so.
Virginia rail and transportation director to become deputy administrator at FRA
Jennifer Miller, the director of the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, will become deputy administrator of the Federal Railway Administration (FRA) in April.
Amtrak employee charged with CARES Act fraud and theft of government funds
U.S. Attorney Duane Evans announced that Stacey Santemore, Sr., age 46, formerly of New Orleans but now a resident of Houston, Texas, was charged on March 3, 2022 in a two-count bill of information with making false statements and theft of government funds related to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).
Right down the middle—study says Silver Line should change course
Cutting right through the heart of uptown is a lot better than a bypass.
BART suspends Red Line service, Orange Line only between Richmond and MacArthur
On Sunday, March 6, BART experienced a power traction cable fault (or break) between El Cerrito Plaza and Ashby stations.
Editorial: ESG–Worthwhile or a waste of time?
ESG is one of the latest business acronyms. If you haven’t run across it yet, you will soon.
U.S. DOT announces $2.2 billion in grants to support essential transit service jobs nationwide
The Federal Transit Administration continues to support the daily operations of public transportation agencies.
NS derailment cripples Amtrak weekend service on Northeast Corridor
A Norfolk Southern train derailment over the weekend had Amtrak cancelling trips.
Report: Former Amtrak engineer found not guilty in 2015 derailment
Ex-Amtrak engineer Brandon Bostian was acquitted on March 4 of all charges related to the May 12, 2015 derailment of Northeast Regional Train 188 in Philadelphia that killed eight and injured more than 200.
Snowplow operators: BNSF’s winter warriors
Although it’s already March, and signs of spring are showing in some parts of the country, the railroads serving the western United States and Canada will battle snow for at least the next month. Here is a profile of how BNSF tackles the job.
Caltrain reduces weekday service to expedite electrification construction
To accommodate Caltrain electrification construction work, temporary service changes in the weekday morning and late afternoon schedules (5:30-9 am and 3:30-7 pm) will be in effect.
Illinois investing in rail improvements
The Illinois Commerce Commission announced a couple of upcoming grade crossing protection projects in the state.
Koppers announces new leadership appointments
Koppers Holdings Inc., announced two new leadership appointments to support the company’s long-term strategy to grow shareholder value detailed at its Investor Day event held in September 2021.
One week to nominate for RT&S 10 under 40
The deadline to nominate an engineer for the 2022 RT&S 10 under 40 program is March 9.
Despite money problems with Southwest Light Rail project, officials want more for another extension
The Southwest Light Rail project in Minneapolis has been filled with problems, but officials are still filled with hope that more extensions can be funded.
California High-Speed Rail funded grade separation opens to traffic
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) announced it has completed another structure on the nation’s first high-speed rail system.
Heads up: upcoming weekend closures in March on A and E Lines in DTLA for Regional Connector work
L.A. Metro will be working on the railroad for the next couple of weekends.
Sound Transit announces March 2022 service changes
Service changes for Sound Transit will take effect next month.