Bridge installation moves CTA 95th/Dan Ryan Terminal Improvement Project forward

The 95th/Dan Ryan Terminal, one of the Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) largest station improvement projects, has moved closer to completion with the installation of a steel pedestrian bridge connecting the North and

Transit veteran jumps to Hyperloop

Jay Walder, who spent several years at the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in executive-level positions, has accepted the CEO post at Virgin Hyperloop One (VHO), one of several companies competing

Lhota resigns as MTA chairman

Joseph J. Lhota, chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), which operates New York City’s subway, has resigned following the re-election of Gov. Andrew Cuomo to a third term, the Wall Street

Amtrak aims to streamline commuter experience with app updates

Amtrak has upgraded its FindYourWay mobile application, a free, real-time customer information app for use within New York Penn Station on iOS and Android devices.

Kawasaki mulls future of railcar business

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, builder of subway cars for U.S. cities including New York and Washington, may exit the business amid mounting losses and an increasingly difficult market.

CTA Washington/Wabash station recognized for architecture

The Chicago chapter of the American Institute of Architects announced this week its 2018 Design Excellence Award winners, among which was the Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) Washington/Wabash CTA station, located in Downtown

WMATA CEO proposes expanded service, no fare hikes for FY2020

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) system wants to hold the line on fare hikes while proposing expanded rail service as part of a fiscal 2020 budget proposal.

STV elevates Boyle to EVP

Martin Boyle, a member of STV’s Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Division, has been appointed to executive vice president of T&I, where he will oversee the division’s operations.

DART board re-elects Bauman as chair for FY19

The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) board of directors announced Oct. 23 that it has re-elected Sue S. Bauman as the chair for Fiscal Year 2019.

Accelerated locomotive engineer training kicks off at NJ Transit

New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) launched the agency’s new accelerated Locomotive Engineer Training class last week, with 14 assistant conductors learning how to become rail engineers, officials said.

Butler moves up to CFO at Sound Transit

Sound Transit has appointed Tracy Butler, a longtime executive of the Seattle agency, as chief financial officer.

Loram hosts Rep. Emmer for tour, town hall

Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc., hosted U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN-6) for a tour and town hall session on Oct. 16.

LACMTA begins tunneling work on Purple Line Extension project

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) has launched tunneling work underneath Wilshire Boulevard and La Brea Avenue.

O’Connor joins Metrolink Board

The Metrolink Board of Directors has appointed Pam O’Connor, a Santa Monica city councilmember, as an alternate director.

Metro-North crew breaks maintenance record

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) Metro-North Railroad is celebrating a new maintenance record.

MTA equipment contract goes to Harsco Rail

New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has awarded Harsco Corporation’s railway track maintenance division, Harsco Rail, with a multi-year contract worth approximately $40 million for the construction and delivery of 65 flat

Rehab planned for bridge carrying MBTA Franklin Line

The East Street Bridge that carries the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Franklin Commuter Rail Line will undergo weekend work Oct. 19 and Nov. 9, MBTA has announced.

Bentley acquires LEGION, launches OpenBuildings Station Designer

The acquisition of a pedestrian simulation software provider and the launch of a new design application are helping Bentley Systems, Incorporated, integrate comprehensive digital workflows into train station design.

Wood named transit and rail market lead for WSP Texas-Mountain region

WSP USA has named Lindsay Wood transit and rail market lead for the Texas-Mountain region.

Valley Link rail project approved for environmental and design funds

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Board allocated $10.1 million to the Tri-Valley – San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority at its Sept. 26 meeting to complete environmental work and initial design of

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