SFMTA Central Subway revenue service update
SFMTA Central Subway construction team is working aggressively to have line open by October 2022.
Rapid Transit/Light Rail
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.
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.
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.
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.
Everett officials outline their priorities for Sound Transit extension
City of Everett, Wash., officials are getting ready to submit a letter to Sound Transit outlining their concerns and priorities for an extension of light rail from Lynnwood to downtown Everett.
U.S. Department of Transportation announces $158.1 million grant award for Northwest Extension Phase II light rail project in Phoenix
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Administrator Nuria Fernandez this week joined officials in Phoenix to announce a construction grant award of $158.1 million to the City of Phoenix and Valley Metro for the Northwest Extension Phase II Light Rail Project.
MTA announces signal upgrades, critical track repairs on F and G lines
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced a series of subway service changes for November and December on the F and G lines in Brooklyn.
How the Hurontario LRT team keeps night work noise to a minimum
When it comes to one of Peel Region’s busiest streets, construction for the Hurontario light rail transit (LRT) project is a balancing act. Night construction can be disruptive to neighbours, and daytime construction can impact traffic flow. Find out how the Hurontario LRT team makes it work.