Bells & Whistles—Texas Central wants billions from feds, but there is fear
The top news stories Railway Track & Structures was following this week.
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FTA is recommending buses over light-rail extensions in Buffalo
Buffalo has the second-oldest light-rail transit lines in the country, and the system will not be getting any younger in the near future if the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has any say in it.
Ontario government holding $60 million in funding for Ottawa’s LRT system
The problems with the Ottawa light-rail system now may carry over to the budget.
Anacostia Rail Holdings names advisory board
To assist the company in meeting its strategic objectives, the railroad holding company Anacostia Rail Holdings (ARH) has created an Advisory Board made up of individuals with extensive leadership experience in the railroad industry.
Governor Hochul Unveils Commuter-First Vision For Penn Station
For the past several decades, Penn Station in New York has been functional, but that’s about it. Given the importance of the station in the life of the city and the Northeast Corridor, the now mostly underground facility, once considered among the grandest buildings in New York, looks more like a regional airport than a classic passenger rail terminal.
Debate heating over future of Northstar commuter rail
Discussion about maintaining commuter rail operations may grow as pandemic continues.
OmniTRAX takes over rail operations within Indiana’s River Ridge Commerce Center, eyes new park development projects
OmniTRAX, Inc., a comprehensive supply chain logistics solutions provider and the transportation affiliate of The Broe Group, has officially begun operations as the new rail partner of Southern Indiana’s world-class industrial and business development park, the River Ridge Commerce Center.
Texas Central’s bid for $12 billion in federal loans stirs controversy
Texas Central, the company planning to build a high-speed rail line between Dallas and Houston, is hoping to obtain a Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) loan of $12 billion.
CN to shareholders: ‘We are not in the OR business’
After months of taking a beating from the Surface Transportation Board on it’s proposed merger with Kansas City Southern, along with a salvo of criticism and expression of interest in achieving a controlling interest in the railroad by TCI, a hedge fund based in the United Kingdom, Canadian National’s board of directors fired back today with a strongly-worded letter to shareholders and the investment community.
Rail Group On Air presents On the Line: The top rail news stories in October
The lead editors of Railway Age, Railway Track & Structures and International Railway Journal cover the top stories in their sectors.
Will the infrastructure bill pass soon? Economic package still top priority
By a virtual vote on Sunday, most Democrats in the House of Representatives signaled they would support a revised economic bill.
U.S. DOT will use two loan programs to improve supply chain infrastructure
The U.S. DOT is determined to remedy the supply chain infrastructure.
MTA’s new substation will enable future growth of the LIRR
New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Construction & Development has announced it has completed the replacement of a 40-year-old electrical substation in New Cassel, one of eight along the Long Island Rail Road Main Line corridor being replaced or upgraded as part of the LIRR Expansion Project between Floral Park and Hicksville.
Ottawa councillor on LRT system: People need to know truth behind ‘largest flawed capital project’
Ottawa Councillor Catherine McKenney is not ready to let go of a judicial inquiry involving the city’s light-rail transit system.
Charlotte’s massive transpo plan is getting worked out, but hurdles still remain
Charlotte, N.C., officials are still working out the details of a massive $13.5 billion boost, called the Transformational Mobility Network, for transit and transportation projects.
Non-profit group is formed to keep tabs on Austin’s Project Connect
All eyes will be on Austin’s Project Connect when construction kicks into full gear in the near future, but it helps to have the right eyes on the progress.
Riverside County, Calif., will need federal assistance to complete environmental studies for passenger rail project
Riverside County, Calif., officials will consider a request for federal funding to help pay for the completion of environmental studies for a 144-mile rail project.
A project first will receive billions in federal funding
The first Expedited Project Delivery (EPD) Pilot Program project is closer to reality today after the U.S. DOT advanced Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s (VTA’s) Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Silicon Valley Phase II project.
Ottawa changes format, allows public access to consultant reviewing plan for embattled Confederation Line
Transportation Resource Associates (TRA) is looking over Rideau Transit Maintenance’s (RTM) return-to-service plan on Ottawa’s Confederation Line following a pair of derailments.
Industry-Railway Suppliers puts industry on display during first-ever show
ndustry-Railway Suppliers held the first-ever Chicago Railroad Show in September at their headquarters in Elmhurst, Ill.