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.

A new construction phase begins on Montreal’s REM light-rail line

The pieces are being put in place.

First two segments of Crenshaw/LAX rail line are substantially complete

Metro yesterday celebrated the success of its Business Solution Center, Business Interruption Fund and the Eat, Shop, Play construction mitigation programs, all of which have all helped local businesses survive during the prolonged construction period for the 8.5-mile Crenshaw/LAX Line.

Light rail projects set to receive billions in federal funding

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has announced the U.S. DOT is recommending $4.45 billion both to advance seven new rail and bus rapid transit (BRT) projects for first-time funding and to continue funding for eight projects with existing construction grants in FY 2023.

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.

Massive girders coming to Metrolinx Davenport Diamond Gateway project

The erection of girders above the Dupont Street overpass between Lansdowne Avenue and Campbell Avenue will require full road and sidewalk closures.

President Biden’s budget includes money for Gateway Project, subway extension

The Gateway Project is getting financial attention from the federal government.

Grand Slam idea does not even reach the plate in Maryland

The Baltimore Grand Slam has turned into a big out.

MTA replacing seven switches on the R Train line in Brooklyn

Following customer announcements including online service alerts, text messages, emails and signs in R train stations that began March 2, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) reminds New Yorkers that switch replacement work on the R line began Monday, March 28 at 11:45 p.m. in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.

Subway construction now twice as big in Toronto

Officials were on hand in Toronto, Canada, to sound the horns and mark the beginning of another subway project.

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.

Bells & Whistles—Is a Calif. county the epicenter for derailments in the U.S.?

The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending March 25.

Could Interborough Express and AirTrain connect en route to LaGuardia?

Two New York City rail projects could come together to establish one connection to LaGuardia Airport.

FRA

Ohio Rail Development Commission approves $75,000 grant to Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc.

On March 9, 2022, the Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) approved a grant in the amount of $75,000 to assist Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. expand the on-site rail infrastructure at the site of the company’s new facility located in Defiance. 

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.

NRC column: Optimize your fleet with the auction

Railroad contractors are an opinionated bunch, but they will agree on this point: Having the right equipment makes all the difference when it comes to working safely, productively, and profitably.

Sound Transit

King County, Wash., looks to produce own concrete as strike enters fourth month

When product runs out for a lengthy period of time, you consider making your own.

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