Bells & Whistles—Episode 12
What were the top news stories RT&S was following the week ending Oct. 11. Watch the latest Bells & Whistles by clicking here. For the latest news, go to www.rtands.com.
Rapid Transit/Light Rail
Abandoned 1960s rail line more attractive than ever for New York MTA
The 1960s are looking attractive again for New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). The MTA is looking at reactivating a rail line that has been out of service since 1962, and despite
Transit Construction: Just how it was rehearsed—BART executes massive system upgrade
Once the show curtain is released, nothing is going to stop it from swallowing an act whole.
Bells & Whistles — Episode 11
What were the top news stories RT&S was following the week ending Oct. 4? Check out the latest episode of Bells & Whistles here. For the latest news, go to www.rtands.com.
Did someone say Gateway Project? Survey reveals rail transportation not keeping up with demand in New York, New Jersey
From New Jersey, transit is the gateway into New York City. And if you are going to mention gateway, you might as well bring up the Gateway Project.
Washington’s Metro transit in line to receive $150 million annually for next decade
Washington, D.C.’s, Metro can almost touch it. However, it needs to wait on a blessing from Congress.
Baltimore to Maryland governor: Give us our transit funding back
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is cutting transit spending in the state. Check that, he is moving transit funding in the state, and the city of Baltimore is not happy.
Bells & Whistles—Episode 10
What were the top news items RT&S was following this week? To watch the latest Bells & Whistles, click here. For the latest news, go to www.rtands.com.
From six trains back to 28; MBTA completes reconstruction of signal system following derailment
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced this week the completion of all Red Line signal repair efforts, resulting in the restoration of regularly scheduled Red Line service. Back on June 11,
Operation Lifesaver orchestrates Rail Safety Week
Every year, 2,100 North Americans are killed or seriously injured when they engage in unsafe behavior around tracks and trains. Operation Lifesaver, a nonprofit organization operating in the U.S. and Canada, works