TTC continues to accelerate switch and track work with closure of portion of Line 1 for 10 days
TTC is continuing a process it began in mid-March—closing portions of Line 1 for 10 days to complete track work.
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CTA announces sweeping Red and Purple Line project
Chicago Transit Authority is beginning work to replace 100-year-old infrastructure.
MTA’s next-generation signaling system is no match for COVID-19; delays push back completion dates
One day when the world is ready to get closer, Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) trains will be, too.
Commentary—What will the future of public transit look like?
As much as we may try to ascertain, we do not know exactly what the future of public transit will look like.
Rail Group On Air: Shift5 with Josh Lospinoso, Michael Weigand, and Gil Lamphere
Shift5’s mission is to make the world’s fleets smarter and safer. Shift5 is a product company that deploys hardware and software onto civilian and military platforms—from rail and aircraft to maritime, space, and weapons systems.
Rail Group On Air: Deuta America and safety human interfaces for train control
PTC has made much progress at reducing railroad operational risks, but optimizing safety and efficiency never stops.
HNTB names Lori Katzman and John Seaboldt to leadership positions in New York
Lori Katzman and John Seaboldt have been named deputy office leader-discover and deputy office leader-deliver, respectively, for HNTB’s New York office.
NTSB no longer looking for PTC
When one hears the name “most wanted list,” thoughts immediately go to the FBI’s most wanted list that hangs in every U.S. post office.
Focused Technology Solutions hires Robert Fletcher as sales executive
Focused Technology Solutions —a Marmon/Berkshire Hathaway Company— has announced the hiring of rail and transit industry leader Robert Fletcher as the company’s Sales Executive.
Muni subway gets green light
The recent wave of major subway repairs is finally wrapping up and customers can expect smoother, more reliable rides when Muni Metro reopens.
L.A. Metro awards contracts to two companies to develop their proposals for the Sepulveda Transit Corridor
Earlier this month, Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson reported on the decision the L.A. Metro board needs to make around monorail or heavy rail for the Sepulveda Transit Corridor. Here is more news about this story.
Loram Technologies is building a new rail R&D facility in Georgetown, Texas
Loram Technologies, formerly GREX, is planning to build a rail research and development facility in Georgetown, Texas.
MTA trains have more zip thanks to signal upgrade
More Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) subway trains are on schedule, and that has to do with a massive effort to replace train signals.
Wabtec going underground
Wabtec Corporation secured an order to supply Siemens Mobility with several products for the London Underground’s Piccadilly Upgrade Program.
LILEE Systems announces SafeRail, the first Hi-Rail Collision Avoidance System on the market
Yesterday, LILEE Systems announced the release of SafeRail, the first complete Hi-Rail Collision Avoidance System, which the company says is setting a new standard in rail safety.
Sound Transit East Link to close between UW and SODO each weekend in April
Yesterday, Sound Transit announced upcoming power and signal work on the East Link.
R. J. Corman appoints Eric Hosey as vice president of operations
R. J. Corman Railroad Company, LLC is pleased to welcome Eric Hosey as vice president of operations, effective immediately. Hosey, who brings an extensive and varied background into this role, will work as a counterpart to John Phillips and will report to Ray Goss, president of R. J. Corman Railroad Company.
Muni experts troubleshoot obsolete control system to keep trains running
Ed. Note: This article recently appeared on the MUNI website, and we thought it would be of interest to our readers. DCL
Commentary: Cybersecurity and the railroads
Imagine waking up one morning and learning from your preferred news source that agents from an adversarial nation-state were fanned out across the country, stealing information and documents from private corporations and government agencies.
CP suffers mainline derailment yesterday; operations restored this morning
A CP freight train derailed yesterday in Plymouth, Minn., northwest of Minneapolis.