RT&S November issue now online
The November issue of RT&S contains a feature story on BART’s rail grinding program.
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Second high-speed rail segment in Calif. waiting to be cleared
The California High-Speed Rail Authority released the Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (Final EIR/EIS) for the approximately 14-mile Burbank-to-Los Angeles Project Section in southern California, moving the Authority one step closer to approving its fourth environmental document in two years.
Bells & Whistles—Texas Central wants billions from feds, but there is fear
The top news stories Railway Track & Structures was following this week.
FTA is recommending buses over light-rail extensions in Buffalo
Buffalo has the second-oldest light-rail transit lines in the country, and the system will not be getting any younger in the near future if the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has any say in it.
Ontario government holding $60 million in funding for Ottawa’s LRT system
The problems with the Ottawa light-rail system now may carry over to the budget.
Shawn Vecellio joins TTCI as SAVP – operations and safety
Shawn Vecellio has joined TTCI as Senior Assistant Vice President–Operations & Safety. Shawn’s 26 years of experience in the rail industry provides a strong foundation to lead TTCI’s Operations and Safety teams.
Governor Hochul Unveils Commuter-First Vision For Penn Station
For the past several decades, Penn Station in New York has been functional, but that’s about it. Given the importance of the station in the life of the city and the Northeast Corridor, the now mostly underground facility, once considered among the grandest buildings in New York, looks more like a regional airport than a classic passenger rail terminal.
Debate heating over future of Northstar commuter rail
Discussion about maintaining commuter rail operations may grow as pandemic continues.
Crews install last piece of track for Eglinton Crosstown LRT
The Eglinton Crosstown LRT project reached an exciting milestone this week (Nov.1), as crews laid down the last section of track along the 19-kilometre rapid transit line. Get a glimpse of this historic moment for transit in Toronto.
Early scoping begins on Everett Link regional light rail extension
Sound Transit has kicked off early scoping work on the plan to bring a regional light rail extension to downtown Everett, with two virtual public meetings scheduled this month.
Texas Central’s bid for $12 billion in federal loans stirs controversy
Texas Central, the company planning to build a high-speed rail line between Dallas and Houston, is hoping to obtain a Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) loan of $12 billion.
Metrorail added more trains, improved service beginning Monday, Nov. 1
Metrorail customers saw improved service Monday morning (Nov. 1), including the extension of Silver Line service, as a result of around-the-clock efforts by rail maintenance teams to get more trains into service.
Weekend Lakeshore West GO train disruption explained
Thousands of GO train customers were impacted this past weekend (Oct. 30 and 31) because of a major track issue on the Lakeshore West Line. Metrolinx News explains what happened, how it was fixed, and why customer safety is the key to keeping people moving.
Trinity Metro’s Bob Baulsir retiring, Board names interim president and CEO
Trinity Metro President and CEO Bob Baulsir, who has led the agency since April 2019, is retiring as of Oct. 31, 2021 because of ongoing health issues.
Rail Group On Air presents On the Line: The top rail news stories in October
The lead editors of Railway Age, Railway Track & Structures and International Railway Journal cover the top stories in their sectors.
Will the infrastructure bill pass soon? Economic package still top priority
By a virtual vote on Sunday, most Democrats in the House of Representatives signaled they would support a revised economic bill.
Watch: MAX returned to regular service Sunday, Oct. 24
TriMet’s Lloyd MAX Improvements project finished a series of important upgrades to the MAX system following a two-week disruption just east of Lloyd Center/NE 11th Ave.
MTA’s new substation will enable future growth of the LIRR
New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Construction & Development has announced it has completed the replacement of a 40-year-old electrical substation in New Cassel, one of eight along the Long Island Rail Road Main Line corridor being replaced or upgraded as part of the LIRR Expansion Project between Floral Park and Hicksville.
Ottawa councillor on LRT system: People need to know truth behind ‘largest flawed capital project’
Ottawa Councillor Catherine McKenney is not ready to let go of a judicial inquiry involving the city’s light-rail transit system.
Charlotte’s massive transpo plan is getting worked out, but hurdles still remain
Charlotte, N.C., officials are still working out the details of a massive $13.5 billion boost, called the Transformational Mobility Network, for transit and transportation projects.