Texas Central failed to pay taxes last year, and counties are ready to collect

There are two certainties in life, and one of them is past due for Texas Central.

SEPTA board approves plan to invest new federal infrastructure funds

Last week, SEPTA’s Board approved an amended Capital Budget for the current fiscal year to add approximately $95 million in funding that has been made available through the recently enacted federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).

The return of a South Coast Rail line to Boston has more cons than pros

As construction continues on the South Coast Rail restoration project outside of Boston, there is some doubt that the return to rail will be worth it.

Watch: TriMet’s ‘A Better Red’ requires multi-day disruption to MAX Red Line starting this weekend

One critical piece of a bigger puzzle will be put into place during an upcoming disruption on TriMet’s MAX Red Line from April 2 through April 9.

Gondola instead of light rail? Sound Transit might look into it

An urban gondola system does not give the impression of a fierce competitor, but it could be one for light-rail transit projects in the West Seattle area.

BART track shutdown–Buses replace trains for 10 weekends in 2022

A large BART construction project is now underway in southern Alameda County.

Richard Davey appointed president of New York City Transit

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Chair and CEO Janno Lieber announced the appointment of former Massachusetts Secretary of Transportation Richard Davey as the next president of New York City Transit.

Look: There are plenty of paths crossing the Crosstown Light Rail Transit project

Metrolinx continues to make progress on the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit project. Here are the latest updates.

As asbestos cleanup ends, BNSF will monitor impacted right-of-way in Montana

A toxic cleanup effort along a railroad right-of-way in Montana is coming to an end.

Walla Walla County in Washington received approval of rail crossing safety upgrades

Washington state regulators approved  $96,348  in  grant funding  for  safety upgrades at railroad  crossings  in Walla Walla County.

CSX Corporation

CSX makes temporary fix to rail crossing in Mich., but problems continue

Holland, Mich., is famous for its Tulip Day Festival every year. Right now, the town is fearful of other things that have been popping up over an at-grade railroad crossing.

UP train derails in county where most U.S. derailments have happened since 2019

A Union Pacific train derailed in San Bernardino County, Calif., on March 21, and the area could be considered the most dangerous when it comes to these types of rail accidents in the country.

March editorial: Watch for childish behavior

My youngest stepped on pavement the same way he stepped on grass.

RailWorks, L.K. Comstock National Transit rehabilitating Metro Blue Line in Minneapolis

RailWorks Corp., one of North America’s leading rail infrastructure solutions provider, and L.K. Comstock National Transit will be rehabilitating and upgrading a key part of Minneapolis’ busy transit network.

A new look at Toronto’s Metrolinx Finch West LRT route from underground to street level

Excavation is almost done for the brand-new Finch West light rail transit (LRT) station at Keele Street and Finch Avenue West in Toronto’s northwest end.

HDR Engineering

Chip Knowlton joins HDR as infrastructure consulting business transformation director

With more than 30 years advising industry leaders, Chip Knowlton has joined HDR as infrastructure consulting business transformation director.

Charleston, S.C., looking at major project to eliminate at-grade railroad crossings

The city of Charleston, S.C., wants to eliminate some at-grade rail crossings, and is ready to put up some serious money to do so.

Right down the middle—study says Silver Line should change course

Cutting right through the heart of uptown is a lot better than a bypass.

U.S. DOT announces $2.2 billion in grants to support essential transit service jobs nationwide

The Federal Transit Administration continues to support the daily operations of public transportation agencies.

NS derailment cripples Amtrak weekend service on Northeast Corridor

A Norfolk Southern train derailment over the weekend had Amtrak cancelling trips.

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