February editorial: LA Metro money request not a shoe-in

I keep telling my 11-year-old that the reason why is because Kobe Bryant is dead.

NTSB issues preliminary report on CSX freight train collision with SEPTA trolley in December

In December 2021, RT&S reported on a collision between a CSX freight train and a SEPTA trolley outside of Philadelphia. The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a preliminary report on its accident investigation.

Watch: Sound Transit East Link train testing moves into live wire stages

Sound Transit is now testing trains on live wires for service on the East Lake extension.

MTA details signal upgrades, track maintenance work and service changes happening over President’s Day weekend

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced several projects taking place over President’s Day Weekend, between Friday, Feb. 18 and Tuesday, Feb. 22.

Shift5 Raises $50M in Series B Round to secure operational technology in critical transportation and weapon systems

Shift5 is a cybersecurity company specializing in protecting significant national security systems in the United States. The CEO of Shift5, Josh Lospinoso, recently joined Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William Vantuono and others for a cybersecurity webinar.

FRA slots track safety symposium

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is holding its first-ever Track & Roadway Workplace Safety Symposium on April 5-7 at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel in Missouri; attendance is free.

CTA

U.S. DOT announces $912.1 million American Rescue Plan grant award to the CTA in Illinois

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a $912.1 million award of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).

Chairman Connolly, Congresswoman Norton to hold hearing on WMATA’s operations and oversight

A Congressional hearing on WMATA issues will be held tomorrow morning.

Senators Cantwell, Murray announce $138 million for Washington State transit agencies

U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.) announced that $138 million in federal funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is now available for transit agencies in Washington state.

MBTA

MBTA plan reallocates $500 million to support critical capital investments

These one-time funds allow the T to accelerate safety investments, advance important workforce and retention opportunities, promote major bus initiatives, and more.

Metro appoints Acting Chief of Police to top position

Metro General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Paul Wiedefeld today announced that Interim Chief Michael Anzallo will serve as Metro Transit Police Department’s new chief.

Steffanie Vagnozzi joins Edna A. Rice Executive Recruiters, Inc.

Edna A. Rice Executive Recruiters announced that Steffanie Vagnozzi has joined the company’s team as Executive Recruiter effective February 1, 2022.

rail bridges

BNSF back in action on Calif. line following light-rail work

After a year’s absence, freight trains are back on the track in the Los Angeles County region.

L.A. Metro board approves initial segment route for West Santa Ana Branch Project

The Metro Board of Directors approved Los Angeles Union Station as the northern terminus of the West Santa Ana Branch Transit Corridor Project.

Watch: Take a tour over and into Toronto’s Finch West LRT route in new drone footage

There’s a lot of sides to take in, as the Finch West light rail transit project digs in and moves along one of Toronto’s most iconic roadways. And to see the state of the work, we have new drone footage that includes getting below the frost line.

Hurontario LRT sees advance ‘pre-push’ work for one of most technical parts of route

Work continues for the new light rail transit line that will soon see some impressive engineering feats. Here’s how you tackle a transit ‘push box’.

Sound Transit launches comment period for Draft EIS for extending light rail to West Seattle and Ballard

Sound Transit and the Federal Transit Administration have published the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions project, kicking off a 90-day comment period.

Rail Group On Air: Siemens North America President/CEO Marc Buncher

Siemens Mobility North America President and CEO Marc Buncher talks with Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono about the 2022 North American rail market.

U.S. DOT says $1.5 billion in RAISE Grants are available

The U.S. Department of Transportation has published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for $1.5 billion in grant funding through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program.

It might take 20 years, but LA Metro board approves ‘first-of-its-kind’ light-rail project

Lower income families in southeast Los Angeles County will one day be able to enjoy a light-rail line that will run from Artesia to downtown Los Angeles.

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