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.

Crews install last piece of track for Eglinton Crosstown LRT

The Eglinton Crosstown LRT project reached an exciting milestone this week (Nov.1), as crews laid down the last section of track along the 19-kilometre rapid transit line. Get a glimpse of this historic moment for transit in Toronto.

Sound Transit

Early scoping begins on Everett Link regional light rail extension

Sound Transit has kicked off early scoping work on the plan to bring a regional light rail extension to downtown Everett, with two virtual public meetings scheduled this month.

Mike Wongkaew moves into new tunnel leadership role at HNTB

Mike Wongkaew, Ph.D., PE, SE, PMP, has been named HNTB Corporation’s national tunnel practice lead-West region.

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.

Watch: MAX returned to regular service Sunday, Oct. 24

TriMet’s Lloyd MAX Improvements project finished a series of important upgrades to the MAX system following a two-week disruption just east of Lloyd Center/NE 11th Ave.

Bells & Whistles—Met Council puts public in front of ‘big bad bear’

The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending Oct. 29.

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.

Acquisition will shake up rail ballast maintenance sector

Rhomberg Sersa Rail Group (RSRG) and Balfour Beatty U.S. are pleased to announce they have entered into an agreement for the acquisition by RSRG of the Balfour Beatty Track Solutions division.

Watch: Track installation at Eglinton Crosstown project

Workers continue to get the job done at the Eglinton Crosstown light-rail transit site.

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.

Public gets a close-up view of the real trouble behind the Southwest light-rail line project

The Metropolitan Council has heard all the complaints from the public about the new Southwest light-rail line.

Circleville, Ohio, wants a grade separation to deal with at-grade crossing traffic, but doesn’t know where yet

The town of Circleville, Ohio, is hearing what it would take to add more separations from at-grade railroad crossings.

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.

Montreal mayor promises $500M for second REM project

With upcoming elections come promises, and in the case of Montreal city council candidate Valerie Plante, promises come at a price she’s willing to pursue.

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