SCVTA says BART Berryessa extension delayed due to non-compliant equipment

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA) has announced that the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Silicon Valley Berryessa Extension has been facing challenges.

ONDAS taps Tatro to advise on new business unit

Ondas Networks, a wireless data networks supplier for industrial markets, has announced that transportation industry veteran Wayne Tatro has joined the company as an advisor.

Groundbreaking held for LIRR Third Track expansion

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Sept. 5, 2018, to mark the beginning of work for the $2.6-billion Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Third Track expansion, which will benefit 40 percent of LIRR

California rail providers join together for Rail Safety Month

September is Rail Safety Month in California, and area rail providers such as the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA), Amtrak and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) are reminding

FTA outlines transition of WMATA safety oversight

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is prepared to initiate the transfer safety oversight of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Metrorail system to the Metrorail Safety Commission (MSC) following a few

SEPTA completes Yardley Station improvements

Representatives from the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) gathered Sept. 4 with elected officials and community members to celebrate the completion of the Yardley Station Improvement Project.

MDOT MTA to carry out Light RailLink maintenance work

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) will carry out planned Light RailLink track maintenance and rail replacement work along the Light RailLink system throughout a three-week period beginning

R. J. Corman Railroad Services completes maintenance project for CATS

During a 48-hour uninterrupted shutdown of the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) light-rail system, R. J. Corman Railroad Services completed surfacing work on 17.2 miles of the system and performed rail adjustments

Illinois, Tennessee obtain FTA certification of SSO Programs

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has certified rail transit State Safety Oversight (SSO) Programs from Illinois and Tennessee in advance of an April 15, 2019, deadline.

APTA, Vision Zero Network analysis touts transit safety

A new research analysis released Aug. 29 by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and the Vision Zero Network, a nonprofit campaigning to end vehicle traffic fatalities, suggests cities with higher public

Union Pacific has 70% of route miles in PTC operation

Union Pacific released its data, as of Aug. 17, 2018, detailing its progress implementing positive train control (PTC).

Walk Bridge program unearths ancient fort

An archaeological investigation related to the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s (ConnDOT) Walk Bridge Program in Norwalk recently discovered unexpected findings on-site.

Sen. Schumer calls for inspection of entire Syracuse elevated rail viaduct

Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) renewed his push to increase the number of federal railroad bridge inspections and have the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) conduct an inspection of the entire elevated rail viaduct

Canada highlights rail safety in Alberta with funds for 18 projects

The government of Canada will invest CA$3.3 million (US$2.56 million) in 18 projects in the province of Alberta aimed at improving rail safety.

BART awarded grant for safety and security

Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) has been awarded about $6.8 million in grant funding to support the agency’s efforts to improve safety and security.

Positive audit for SCVTA’s 2000 Measure A

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA) has collected tax dollars garnered from 2000 Measure A, which are being allocated in accordance with the measure’s intent, the latest audit commissioned by the

PTC grants for RailRunner

FRA PTC grants: 28 projects in 15 states receive funding

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded more than $200 million in available funds to assist with the deployment of Positive Train Control (PTC) with a second solicitation expected soon regarding the

FRA: Q2 2018 PTC data shows significant improvement

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) released Second Quarter 2018 Positive Train Control (PTC) progress statistics noting that despite nine railroads being classified as “at-risk,” overall, the data shows significant improvement as the

Work to begin on 14-month BWI rail station overhaul

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) is renovating and expanding the BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport rail station in an effort to improve service for Maryland Area Regional Commuter

Railroads in Illinois, N.M., Texas and N.Y. secure $73M in Positive Train Control grants

News began to trickle out from congressional offices regarding which properties have been awarded federal grants that will be applied toward the cost of implementing Positive Train Control (PTC).

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