While parts for safety system sit in Germany, FTA’s safety probe of MBTA’s safety management continues; another accident on June 1

While investigators are on-site trying to figure out what caused a crash on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s Green Line on June 1, the company behind the installation of a new safety package was explaining why parts are thousands of miles away in Germany.

Reaching 75% design completion, Green Line’s D Branch closer to being fully accessible

MBTA’s Green Line D Branch is well on it’s way to being completely accessible.

Sound Transit Link riders to see reduction in rail frequency until early 2023 – payoff is improved rail service

Sound Transit Link riders are in for some choppy air over the next few months.

Maryland’s Purple Line project is getting ready to make more noise

The long pause is going to be followed up by a constant press of the play button.

Ottawa committee changes design to Stage 3 LRT project to avoid townhome demo

Ottawa’s Stage 3 light rail transit project is not even out of the box yet and it is already increasing in value.

Watch: Improvements in MBTA Orange Line rail yard to be completed a year ahead of schedule

Substitution of bus service for Orange Line light-rail service will enable rail yard to be completed ahead of schedule.

Ottawa commission playing the numbers game during light rail investigation

One million down to 10,000 down to a number of critical answers.

Less is happening under More MARTA program, but officials still say light rail is on the way to Beltline

There has yet to be a light-rail project geared for Atlanta’s Beltline, but officials continue to lay the groundwork with promising talk.

Metro’s proposed $8.8-billion budget for FY 23 focuses on improving the customer experience

Metro’s proposed $8.8-billion budget for the next fiscal year will be considered by the agency’s Board of Directors at their meeting on Thursday, May 26, at 10 a.m.

NTSB releases report on Sacramento Regional Transit District light-rail vehicles – Updated with SacRT’s response to NTSB Report

The National Transportation Safety Board released its report on the August 22, 2019 collision between Sacramento Regional Transit District light-rail vehicles in Sacramento.

Future Seattle light-rail project could stop neighborhood’s cultural heart

Businesses in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District describe Fifth Avenue as the chi to the neighborhood.

Candidate, Ottawa mayor want to see money dedicated for Stage 3 light rail

More light rail is at the center of provincial elections in Ottawa.

MBTA launches Small Business Enterprise Program

The MBTA has officially launched its Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program for construction, an effort to promote, create, and sustain capital programs construction business opportunities at the MBTA for small businesses as well as stimulate the Massachusetts economy by providing sustained revenue opportunities to local small businesses.

SEPTA releases options for future of regional rail

SEPTA released three potential options for a long-term vision for Regional Rail.

Residents testy about new Blue Line extension, say it splits neighborhood

People come together when there is talk about dividing a neighborhood.

Report: Metro ‘puts personnel at risk of serious injury or death’ after agency keeps power on third rail in active work zone

Washington, D.C., Metro continues to put workers in life-threatening situations.

Management shake-up at WMATA

After years of safety and technical difficulties, with the most recent story of 72 train operators removed from service because of their certification lapse last year, Metro Board Chair Paul Smedberg, on behalf of the Board of Directors, released a statement on management changes at the agency.

Bells & Whistles—A high-speed track to nowhere?

The top news stories RT&S was following this week.

Light-rail project has turned Phoenix into a construction maze, but work progressing nicely

With light-rail construction happening throughout the city of Phoenix, drivers are complaining about confusing markings and barriers.

May editorial: Transpo officials should not be quick to reject Grand Slam idea

Mr. Williams finally picked me for his team.

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