Washington Metro on possible track issues behind rail car wheel problems: ‘WMATA is treading carefully’

Washington Metro’s Vice President and Assistant Chief Safety Officer Jayme Johnson wants everyone to know that the NTSB investigation involving the 7000-series rail car is still ongoing, and that no definitive conclusions have been made.

TEXRail gets a visit from the Federal Transit Administration

Texas commuter rail TEXRail, a subsidiary of Trinity Metro, the transit agency for Tarrant County in north central Texas, got a visit from the FTA this week.

Southwest Light Rail project accused of causing more structural damage to nearby property

Met Council and the builders behind the Southwest Light Rail project are being taken to court by a businessman who claims nearby construction caused damaged to a warehouse that he owns.

Train derailment leaves rail bridge heavily damaged; transit accident sends three to hospital

Two derailments occurred on Sept. 21; one happened in dramatic fashion while the other showed more of a pattern.

More funds for CREATE’s rail line modernization project

The Chicago Region Environment and Transportation Efficiency Program (CREATE) partners announced that $70 million in federal funds will soon be on the way to Chicago, allowing for a $170 million project to modernize a 2-mile stretch of rail lines that provide a critical connection for freight moving across the Chicago region.

Washington Metro ignores track issue that could be pulling rail car wheels apart

Washington Metro’s issues with rail cars might be more linked to what is under the wheels than the wheels themselves.

APTA calls on Congress for needed funding following severe natural events

Transit agencies across the U.S. have some unmet needs due to severe natural events, and the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) is taking the natural route for funding.

MBTA does five years’ worth of rail improvements in 30 days; addresses FTA Special Directive

The MBTA announced that service on the Orange Line and Green Line Union Square resumed on Sept. 19.

MTA track replaced with proven updated design

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced that normal J and Z service was restored by 5 a.m. on Sept. 19 between the 121 Street and Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer stations in Queens following completion of approximately 2.4 miles of track replacement.

Bells & Whistles—Purple Line project expecting more delays, workforce issues

The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending Sept. 16.

MBTA

Closure of MBTA Green Line D Branch planned for infrastructure upgrades

Beginning Saturday, Sept. 24, the Green Line D Branch will close for three nine-day, full-access closures.

Another milestone on high-speed rail project in California

The California High-Speed Rail Authority, in collaboration with Dragados-Flatiron Joint Venture, announced the opening of the Jackson Avenue Grade Separation, the first completed high-speed rail structure in Kings County.

Sound Transit

New complication puts strain on Sound Transit project

Crews continue to work connecting the Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension to Tacoma Link with round-the-clock and nighttime construction activity.

NRC column: Sustainability has staying power

If your company is on the fence about whether or not to take sustainability or ESG initiatives by Class 1s, short lines, and transit railways seriously, let me encourage you to get on board.

Utility work is happening on Metrolinx Hurontario ahead of the new LRT

Making sure utilities are working properly is a big part of the puzzle as construction progresses on the Hazel McCallion Line (also known as the Hurontario LRT).

Rail Group On Air: 2022 Top Projects, Part 2

RT&S Editor in Chief Bill Wilson talks to Railroad Construction Company, Inc., about the Way Interlocking and Subway Structure Rehabilitation project.

Problems persist for Maryland’s Purple Line light rail project

Delays and cost overruns have plagued Maryland’s Purple Line project, and there does not seem to be a recovery any time soon.

September editorial—Sound Transit is experiencing a lot of hurt

I’m surprised I did not take a Vaseline shot to the eye.

Metrolinx Finch West LRT track installation and vehicle testing updates

Metrolinx yesterday released the following update on its work on the Finch West LRT track installation and vehicle testing.

Watch: MBTA releases video of work being executed on Orange Line

MBTA’s Orange Line is now 69% complete

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