Caltrain board of directors approves operating and capital budgets, discusses plans to restore service

Caltrain’s Board of Directors approved its operating and capital budgets for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 at the rail agency’s monthly board meeting.

Unusual rail movement at grade crossing leads to sinkhole discovery in Bethel, Conn.

When railroad tracks move the way they weren’t made to move, an investigation is necessary.

MTA ready for major track renewal project

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced critical infrastructure work coming to its 6 Avenue and 8 Avenue lines in Manhattan this summer.

MTA Inspector General ‘alarmed and appalled’ by reports of track inspectors’ malfeasance

Something stinks at MTA, and the agency’s Inspector General is furious.

Illinois Commerce Commission approves grade crossing improvements

Grade crossing improvements are coming to two areas in Illinois.

With one big veto, Maryland governor chooses roads over rail

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has rejected a bill that would have provided millions of dollars a year to rail and bus systems.

Watch: Final phase of TriMet’s MAX Blue Line Improvements project coming May 15-23 in northeast Portland

Editor’s Note: TriMet is making some significant improvements to their MAX Blue Line. Below is a press release prepared by Tyler Graf of TriMet outlining major parts of the project. DCL

TTC doing track work and signal maintenance this weekend

This weekend, Sat. May 15 and Sun. May 16, there will be no subway service on the portion of Line 1 between Sheppard-Yonge and St Clair stations due to track maintenance.

MTA Metro-North begins track tie, rail work on Waterbury Branch

MTA Metro-North Railroad announced upcoming infrastructure improvements coming to the Waterbury Branch.

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.

Bells & Whistles—Could a new model revive public-private partnerships in rail?

MTA’s next-generation signaling system is no match for COVID-19; delays push back completion dates New York State Comptroller says MTA debt levels threaten capital program CTA announces sweeping Red and Purple Line

GoFundMe for railroads? Adirondack gives it a shot

GoFundMe pages have become increasingly popular over the years in an attempt to make money fast for a service or a cause. The Adirondack Railroad offers a service, so why not turn to social media?

Watch: Cog railway clears snow on track with new rotary plow

The Broadmoor Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway (MPPR) new rotary snow plow, Unit 30, was clearing snow for the rebuilt cog railway for the first time on April 9.

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.

WMATA board approves budget for capital expenditures

Capital investments continue safety and state of good repair rehabilitation

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.

TriMet’s MAX Blue Line improvements project is underway

TriMet’s MAX Blue Line Improvements project is underway now through May 23, 2021.

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.

RailWorks to perform track upgrades in Baltimore for MTA

RailWorks is set to kick off a significant track maintenance and upgrade project for the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) in Baltimore.

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.

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