BART

BART moving in right direction with RR funds

So far Measure RR is delivering top grade results for BART transit in the San Francisco Bay area. That’s according to a new report by the Measure RR Bond Oversight Committee, which

NTSB: CSX, workers responsible for South Carolina wreck

What was once a bad week for CSX has now turned into a bad month.

Caltrain to announce long term service vision

Caltrain announced Friday that it will announce a long term service vision, called 2040 Service Vision, during a YouTube Town Hall today (Monday, July 22) from noon-2 p.m PDT.  The announcement can

Transit funding

Is the FTA taking longer to approve transit projects?

If the Capital Improvement Program is actually sitting on money, the Trump administration is not squirming.

Amtrak

Wisconsin DOT announces plans for increased Hiawatha service

The popular Amtrak train Hiawatha, which runs between Milwaukee and Chicago, is slated for an increase in the frequency of service, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). The agency has budget authority of

LA Metro

LA Metro may turn to private sector to accelerate vital rail line construction

Los Angeles is known for traffic congestion, not rail transit. That all will soon change when Los Angeles Metro finally rolls out a rail route through Sepulveda Pass.

California moving toward awarding $1.65 billion hi-speed rail contract

Although the California hi-speed rail project has had a bumpy ride so far, state officials are on track to award a $1.65 billion contract to design and construct the tracks and system

Michigan light rail

Michigan’s RTA releases plan that calls for tax millage — again

Do not include those who do not want it. That was the conclusion of Michigan’s Regional Transit Authority (RTA) officials came to following a measure that was defeated at the ballot box

Amtrak service restored in New Orleans

The Associated Press reports that Amtrak rail service between New Orleans and three major cities is being restored after being suspended while Barry threatened.

Washington State DOT considering high-speed rail for Pacific Northwest

High-speed passenger rail service may one day be a reality for the Pacific Northwest region of the United States and Canada.  The Washington State Department of Transportation released the results of a

MTA subway passengers face darkness, rattled nerves during Manhattan power outage

Part of the New York City subway system in Manhattan was cloaked in darkness as part of the massive power outage the city experienced on Saturday evening, beginning just before 7:00 p.m.

Sinkhole shuts down light rail operations in Baltimore

As the city of New Orleans braces for Tropical Storm Barry, Baltimore is already getting a firsthand look at how much destruction water can produce.

CSX track work to impact Amtrak service

CSX track work in North Carolina will impact Amtrak schedules between July 22 and September 19.  The Carolinian, for example, will be canceled Monday through Thursday, but operate on its normal schedule

Rail Crossing

Kentucky ready to improve grade crossings across the state

Kentucky is looking to improve multimodal freight transportation across the state, as evident by $2.5 million in funding grants that was recently released by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and the Division

NJ Transit creates new position to fight on-the-job assaults

NJ Transit has created the Employee Court Advocate position to support operational employees such as bus operators and rail conductors who are victims of on-the-job assaults. The position supports the New Jersey state

Conn. officials get the green light for Walk Bridge project

Getting the Walk Bridge project in New Haven, Conn., off the ground has not been an easy stroll. A conservative group prefers to make the new railroad bridge a fixed structure rather

DART appoints Elsborg as first chief innovation officer

Gregory Elsborg has been named Vice President, Chief Innovation Officer, becoming the first to hold that title at Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). As the agency’s CIO, Elsborg is tasked with driving

SEPTA worker dies after being struck by train

A SEPTA worker was struck and killed by a train during the Monday afternoon commute. Darren Monroe, 54, was working on the tracks near SEPTA’s Erie Station on Monday when he fell

Amtrak releases FY2018 Sustainability Report

Amtrak has just released its FY2018 Sustainability Report, in a newly designed and interactive online experience, highlighting company performance against year-over-year sustainability goals. In FY18 year, the company achieved all energy, fuel,

Toronto Transit Commission – PRESTO tickets available at all subway stations

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) announced today that one-ride, two-ride and day pass PRESTO tickets are now available from the Fare Vending Machines at all TTC subway stations.  The distribution of PRESTO

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