TriMet appoints Andrew Wilson as new Executive Director of Safety and Security

TriMet General Manager Sam Desue Jr. has promoted Andrew Wilson to Executive Director of the Safety and Security Division.

TTC’s 2022 budget returns service to pre-pandemic levels with no fare increase

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Board approved next year’s operating and capital budgets. The new budgets will return service to pre-pandemic levels without a fare increase and fund longer-term projects aimed at modernizing the TTC and addressing the city’s future transit needs.

Digital transformation and rail – news and commentary

The railroad industry is becoming more digital each day.

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

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

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.

Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART)

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).

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