Metro-North crew breaks maintenance record
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Metro-North Railroad is celebrating a new maintenance record.
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Rehab planned for bridge carrying MBTA Franklin Line
The East Street Bridge that carries the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Franklin Commuter Rail Line will undergo weekend work Oct. 19 and Nov. 9, MBTA has announced.
Bentley acquires LEGION, launches OpenBuildings Station Designer
The acquisition of a pedestrian simulation software provider and the launch of a new design application are helping Bentley Systems, Incorporated, integrate comprehensive digital workflows into train station design.
Wood named transit and rail market lead for WSP Texas-Mountain region
WSP USA has named Lindsay Wood transit and rail market lead for the Texas-Mountain region.
Valley Link rail project approved for environmental and design funds
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Board allocated $10.1 million to the Tri-Valley – San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority at its Sept. 26 meeting to complete environmental work and initial design of
Texas Central selects Renfe as operating partner
Texas Central has announced that international railway company Renfe will serve as the train’s operating partner.
NJ Transit audit recommends strategic planning office, technology roadmap
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy revealed the findings of a comprehensive strategic, financial and operational assessment of New Jersey Transit on Oct. 9.
Texas Central selects Salini Impregilo to lead civil construction of high-speed project
Texas Central has chosen global construction and engineering firm Salini Impregilo to lead the civil construction consortium that will build the Texas passenger line.
MARTA Board approves “More MARTA” expansion plan
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority’s (MARTA) Board of Directors unanimously approved the “More MARTA” Atlanta program last week.
Delay for Phoenix light-rail extension
A plan to extend the Phoenix light-rail system has hit a bump—make that many bumps—in the road.