The Eglinton Crosstown LRT is going green
Transit riders don’t typically see a lot of green along their routes. Metrolinx is trying to change that as told in this story by Katherine Abraham, Metrolinx Community Relations Specialist.
Rail News
Things looking up for Washington, D.C. Metro? New report says they are
Metro has released a report on progress it has made over the past three years, after it received a significant infusion of dedicated funding.
Watco partnering in development of global logistics hub
Under a $124 million development plan, a significant portion of the Ardmore Industrial Airpark will become an international, state-of-the-art multimodal logistics facility.
MARTA and Ga. DOT lock horns over alleged safety violations
MARTA, GDOT, and OSHA are all involved in a brawl over MARTA’s safety culture.
Ford truck toughness no match for train derailment
First came the semiconductor chip shortage, which has been following by the Great Ford Truck Derailment of 2021.
Caltrain: grade-separated East 25th Avenue reopens
The grade separated crossing at East 25th Avenue in San Mateo has been reopened to all modes of traffic.
Just for fun: Big Boy returns in 2021 with 10-State tour
Union Pacific’s beloved steam locomotive No. 4014 is returning to the rails Aug. 5 for a five-week tour that includes public display events in five major cities, along with brief whistle-stops in more than 90 other communities.
MTA announces major promotions in leadership ranks at New York City Transit
Acting MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber recently announced his intention to appoint Craig Cipriano as the next Interim President of New York City Transit. Additionally, current Interim President Sarah Feinberg has promoted Demetrius Crichlow to serve as Senior Vice President of NYCT’s Department of Subways.
Metro issues go-ahead to two private firms developing transit concepts for Sepulveda Corridor
Metro has issued Notices to Proceed to two private sector teams to officially begin Pre-Development work on Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project concepts for a new, high-capacity transit line that will connect the San Fernando Valley with the Westside and eventually LAX.
RTD maintenance of way team makes record repair despite heat, holiday
On July 2, a Regional Transportation District (RTD) light rail train encountered low-hanging wires near Dayton Station in Aurora, caused by a failed insulator.
NTSB issues Investigative Update for MBTA collision
Following up on an earlier story regarding the collision of two MBTA Green Line trolleys, the NTSB has issued an Investigative Update around the accident.
Is Class 1 rail employment growing?
For the most part, the employment story at U.S. railroads during the past couple of years has been dismal. The words fear, layoff, furlough, cut, and fire have peppered nearly all news stories on the subject. PSR “adjustments” and Covid have mostly driven the reduction in the workforce.
Watch: A spark, and then a collapse; new video of Tempe derailment may provide more information
New video of Tempe derailment may hold clues to the cause of the accident.
MARTA makes additional push to engage business owners, residents for historic Campbellton Corridor transit investment
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is expanding its outreach efforts to ensure residents, stakeholders and business owners in the Campbellton Road area have an opportunity to weigh in on historic transit investment planned for the corridor.
TNW Corporation selects TekTracking TIMPS to manage track inspection and maintenance
TekTracking LLC, a railroad asset management technology development company, recently announced that TNW Corporation (TNW), a privately held organization that owns three short line railroads and transportation logistics companies in Texas, has selected TIMPS to manage their track inspection, maintenance, and scheduling activities across all their railroads.
Norfolk International Terminals receives grant for new rail facilities
Virginia’s Commonwealth Transportation Board has approved a $450,000 grant for Norfolk International Terminals at the Port of Virginia.
Union Pacific continues to struggle with wildfires
Wildfires continue to plague Union Pacific’s lines in several places. Below is a message posted to customers yesterday (July 28, 2021) from Kenny Rocker, EVP, Marketing & Sales.
Kawasaki launches remote track monitoring services in North America
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. recently announced that it has launched remote track monitoring services with information and communication technology (ICT) in North America for the first time.
North Carolina Railroad Company invests in lead track serving state-of-the-art facility in Cabarrus County
The North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR) is investing in the rehabilitation of rail infrastructure required for operations at a new beverage manufacturing campus to be constructed by Red Bull, Rauch, and Ball Corporation.
Metrolink certifies final EIR for Simi Valley double track project
On July 23rd, the Metrolink Board of Directors certified the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for its Simi Valley Double Track Project, which is designed to increase train capacity on Metrolink’s Ventura County Line and the existing Simi Valley Station.