New York governor calls for construction of Interborough Express

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced plans to move forward with the Interborough Express as part of her 2022 State of the State.

As officials plan a vote on new I-5 bridge, groups urge design options that support mass transit

The Metro Council is expected to vote on Jan. 6 on whether to authorize approximately $36 million in state spending for a new I-5 bridge that connects Washington State and Oregon.

Officials say recent STB decision on rail project ‘pours gasoline’ on climate emergency

The Surface Transportation Board recently approved a new rail line in Utah, and officials can’t say enough against it.

Pandrol launches new PLA EVO aluminothermic welding process

Global rail infrastructure specialist Pandrol, has announced the launch of their PLA Evo welding process, an evolution in bonding for terminological conditions.

First rail delivered to streetcar extension project in Kansas City

The rail is in and the trucks are moving.

Dallas Area Rapid Transit reviews accomplishments of 2021

Despite a very challenging 2021, Dallas Area Rapid Transit accomplished a number of projects, both in the construction arena and the social arena.

Major segment of LAX people mover now complete

Work to construct the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) automated people mover (APM) train guideway superstructure over Century Boulevard is now complete, further transforming the airport’s skyline as its modernization continues.

Watch: Oh how they’ve grown – see video of Metrolinx light rail transit projects

This video feature is, well, very moving. Metrolinx rounded up the best video from construction of light rail transit routes captured in 2021 and wrapped them into one piece. Here’s how to speed through an entire year of progress in just over two minutes. Let’s roll.

SFMTA Central Subway revenue service update

SFMTA Central Subway construction team is working aggressively to have line open by October 2022.

MBTA Gloucester Drawbridge service restoration expected May 2022

MBTA has been working on the railroad.

MTA Long Island Rail Road awards contract to upgrade a vital interlocking near Queens Village

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Board approved a contract to Hitachi Rail STS, USA Inc., for the creation and installation of a new signal system at a complex of switches near Queens Village.

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announces investment in rail infrastructure

Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of 25 rail freight improvement projects that will enhance freight mobility while creating or sustaining more than 200 jobs across Pennsylvania.

Bells & Whistles—Canada toughens up on track inspections

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They’re here. Tunnel boring machines for Metrolinx have arrived

After a voyage across the Atlantic Ocean, the mighty tunnel boring machines, which will dig the tunnels for the Scarborough Subway Extension and the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension, arrived in the ports of Oshawa and Hamilton this week.

Watch: 2021 highlights of high-speed rail construction in California

The California High-Speed Rail Authority is recognizing a year of progress and partnership, with a new 30-minute 2021 Year in Review special.

Rail Group On Air: Battling the wildfires of summer

RT&S Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson talks with the Arizona Eastern Railway about the destruction and rebuilding of the Gila River railroad bridge in Arizona.

Auxo Investment Partners develops their railroad maintenance platform

Auxo, a private investment firm, is developing a set of rail maintenance-of-way services through their acquisition of two companies in Q4 2021.

Nothing until 2023? Amtrak says new construction efforts will take some time

Those hoping to see rail projects bustling in 2022 as a result from the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill need to set their sights on 2023.

Amtrak, MTA join forces on mega rail infrastructure deal

Now that the deal has been signed, the dealings begin.

Metro Blue Line Extension project releases Draft Route Modification Report for public comment

The Metro Blue Line Extension project announced the release of the Draft Route Modification Report.

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