PANYNJ invests $1B in recovery following Superstorm Sandy

Five years after Superstorm Sandy caused flooding and devastation to Port Authority of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) facilities, the agency announced that it has invested nearly $1 billion to date to recover, protect and rebuild in the storm’s aftermath.

TriMet’s McFarlane to retire in early 2018

TriMet General Manager Neil McFarlane will retire after more than seven years at the helm of Oregon’s largest public transit provider.

New wheel profile helps BART with noise pollution

After just more than a year since it announced what it called “a design breakthrough,” Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) has released the results of its new, reduced-contact wheel profile.

Nashville mayor proposes $5.2B transportation plan

A new transportation proposal introduced by Nashville Mayor Megan Barry calls for long-term investment to improve the city’s transportation system and includes 26 miles of light rail.

LIRR readies for Post Avenue Bridge replacement

During the weekend of October 21-22, workers using cranes and a movable industrial-grade hydraulic lift will remove the Long Island Rail Road’s (LIRR) 103-year-old Post Avenue Bridge and roll a new pre-assembled one into place.

NYCT incorporating Subway Action Plan into FASTRACK maintenance

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) began an extensive list of maintenance, cleaning and repair work that will be performed during the next two weeks, on the 1, 2 and 3 lines between 34 St-Penn Station and South Ferry/Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr.

GO Transit Whitby facility to open December 2017

The new GO Transit Whitby Rail Maintenance Facility is nearing completion after more than two and a half years of construction.

NVTA’s $43 billion build-out strategy

WMATA Metrorail extensions, capacity and service enhancements for Virginia Railway Express (VRE) and new light rail transit (LRT) are among the numerous projects proposed by the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) in a TransAction Plan Update adopted Oct. 12.

DEIS released for SEPTA King of Prussia extension

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement review (Draft EIS) for Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s (SEPTA) King of Prussia Rail Project (KOP Rail). 

RTD receives FRA approval to finish G Line testing

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) has been granted conditional approval from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to conclude testing along the G Line.

TTC Woodbine Station reopens after upgrades

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) upgrades to its Woodbine Station are complete, following an overhaul to make the station fully accessible.

SMART offers free service during wildfires

As wildfires burn in its service region, Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) will continue to provide free train service for passengers through Sunday, Oct.15 to assist evacuees and others who need transportation options.

RTA Lee-Shaker Station upgrades complete

Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) along with officials of the City of Shaker Heights will participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the newly upgraded Lee-Shaker Station on the authority’s Green Line.

NJ Transit combats slippery rail

NJ Transit is utilizing its two AquaTrack machines to clean fallen leaves off its rails.

NYC Transit’s Enhanced Station Initiative expands to Astoria Line stations

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has announced plans to expand New York City Transit’s Enhanced Station Initiative to the 30th Av and 36th Av N, W stations.

BART to Silicon Valley: One tunnel or two?

Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA) and Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) will conduct a peer review of two tunnel methods as part of a planned BART extension to Silicon Valley.

Amtrak: We’re “Ready to Build”

Amtrak says its “Ready to Build” and a new campaign highlights five projects the railroad has deemed critical in order to realize a “renewed, modern passenger rail system.”

Sound Transit East Link tunneling now at 30% completion

Construction of Sound Transit’s East Link light-rail tunnel has reached 30 percent completion, according to the transit agency. Excavation is expected to progress at approximately three to four feet per day.

Railway Interchange 2017 a record-setter

Organizers for Railway Interchange, North America’s largest railway industry exhibition and technical conference, report that the 2017 event, held in Indianapolis Sept. 17-20, posted total registered attendance of 8,150, with a record-breaking 738 exhibitors. There were 1,099 international attendees and 108 international exhibitors representing 46 countries.

London Trackwork awarded supply contract for Edmonton Valley Line

London Trackwork Inc. has been awarded the supply contract for the Valley Line LRT project in Edmonton, Alberta.

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