N.Y. Gov. Cuomo will not be able to sink his teeth into the MTA

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will not be the master puppeteer of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

June editorial: Rail projects and court room clashes

My everyday sneakers did not match my tie, but it went with my role playing in court.

Leadership changes at MTA; Sarah Feinberg nominated Board Chair

Several leadership changes have been made at the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).

Rail Security Alliance expresses concern about CRRC to U.S. Dept. of Defense

The Vice President of the Rail Security Alliance has written a letter to the U.S. Secretary of Defense.

Valley Link expected to receive $20 million in federal funding

The Valley Link light-rail system in California is on course to receive $20 million in federal funding.

Transit agencies earn praise from U.S. DOT for helping people to get to vaccination sites

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today highlighted how transit agencies across the country are helping people in their communities get access to COVID-19 vaccines.

MBTA investigating several possible causes of March derailment, exacerbating tensions with CRRC

As RT&S reported in a story by Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson on March 17, MBTA experienced a derailment of a new six-car train on the Orange Line in a work zone at Wellington Station on March 16. No one was hurt, but officials have been trying to determine what went wrong.

Caltrain electrification delayed to 2024

Caltrain has announced that the launch of electrified service has been delayed until late 2024.

Sound Transit

Sound Transit looks at later project completion dates to help temper affordability gap

Buying time is not going to impact Sound Transit’s embattled budget.

MTA ready for major track renewal project

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced critical infrastructure work coming to its 6 Avenue and 8 Avenue lines in Manhattan this summer.

Réseau express métropolitain provides semi-annual update

The Réseau express métropolitain (REM) is a major public transit project under construction.

MTA Inspector General ‘alarmed and appalled’ by reports of track inspectors’ malfeasance

Something stinks at MTA, and the agency’s Inspector General is furious.

With one big veto, Maryland governor chooses roads over rail

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has rejected a bill that would have provided millions of dollars a year to rail and bus systems.

American Public Transportation Association calls for passenger rail trust fund

APTA is arguing for a national passenger rail trust fund.

Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority says money available for unfunded capital projects

Federal dollars have been very helpful to the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority.

Rail Group On Air: 2021 RT&S Top Projects, Part 1

RT&S Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson talks with those behind one of the projects on the 2021 RT&S Top Projects list.

Ontario awards advance tunnel contract for the Scarborough Subway Extension

Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have awarded a $757.1 million contract to Strabag to design, build and finance the tunnel for the Scarborough Subway Extension.

L.A. Metro marks the start of major construction on the final section of the Purple Line extension

On Monday, May 24, The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) held a ceremonial groundbreaking.

Bells & Whistles—UP derailment causes mess for sensitive area

Crews working non-stop to clear UP derailment in environmentally sensitive area California high-speed project gets some money, but misses out on the lottery Purple Line project wins final lawsuit; expect major construction

Sound Transit completes new light rail base in Bellevue

Sound Transit is ready to open its new Operations and Maintenance Facility: East (OMF East), a key component of upcoming Link extensions to Northgate, Lynnwood, Federal Way and Redmond.

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