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Brightline investing millions of dollars in railroad safety and mental health awareness
Brightline is taking on the challenges of railroad safety and mental health.
MTA Long Island Rail Road awards contract to upgrade a vital interlocking near Queens Village
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Board approved a contract to Hitachi Rail STS, USA Inc., for the creation and installation of a new signal system at a complex of switches near Queens Village.
Amtrak announces Bill Flynn to retire, Stephen Gardner will become president and CEO
Amtrak will soon have a new CEO.
Government of Canada approves changes to improve railway track inspections
The Government of Canada is continuing to move ahead with concrete actions which improve railway track safety to better protect those living and working near Canada’s rail corridors.
MTA extends signal modernization
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced that the MTA Board approved the first of three contract awards that will extend signal modernization along the Queens Boulevard Line east of Kew Gardens-Union Turnpike station with Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC).
TriMet and King County Metro receive U.S. DOT grants for COVID-19 response
This week, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg announced grants for TriMet in Portland, Ore. and King County Metro in Seattle, Wash. to assist with the COVID-19 response.
Honolulu suffers major cyberattack on its transit system last week
Hawaii’s island of Oahu suffered a massive cyberattack on its transit system last Thursday, Dec. 9, at 1:00 am.
Maryland lawmakers could override governor veto to help businesses impacted by Purple Line
Small businesses impacted by Purple Line light-rail construction in Maryland might be receiving some relief soon.
Sound Transit to close roads for Federal Way Link construction
Sound Transit announced this weekend that work on its Federal Way Link Extension in Kent, Wash. will require the closure of portions of 30th Avenue South and State Route 516.
MBTA completes Green Line D Branch track and signal replacement project
The MBTA announced the completion of the Green Line D Branch Track and Signal Replacement Project, enhancing safety, reliability, and resilience.
Metrolinx selects Bechtel as delivery partner for Ontario Line
Metrolinx has selected Bechtel as the delivery partner for its Ontario Line. Sub-vendors will be Bantrel Co. and Comtech Group Inc.
HART will resolve electricity problems with special equipment
HART trains can have a negative impact on the Honolulu power grid.
Developing story: SEPTA trolley collides with CSX freight train
A SEPTA trolley and CSX freight train collided outside of Philadelphia this morning.
Project Connect may close Austin’s Drag to car/bus traffic
The Drag in Austin, Texas, might be a strip for just light-rail cars to show off their speed.
MARTA receives $285.7 million ARP grant
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced a $285.7 million award of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) in Atlanta, Georgia.
Altamont Corridor Express extension in Calif. receives second environmental clearance
The Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) extension project in California just received a significant stamp of approval.
Federal Railroad Administration announces availability of $198 million for intercity passenger rail projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Federal-State Partnership for State of Good Repair Grant Program (Partnership Program).
BART single-tracking in some areas to complete critical electrical work
BART has several projects underway to replace sections of its critical electrical network that powers their trains.
Caltrain electrification project on time, but will cost more
The cost of the Caltrain electrification project just went up.