Bells & Whistles—Maryland officials do not put Grand Slam on the scoreboard
The top stories RT&S was following this week.
Watch: New flyover video shows how far Metrolinx Finch West LRT project has come this year
The Finch West LRT project continues to move forward. Underground stations are being dug out, surface stops are coming along, and vehicles are being tested. Read about the construction progress as this new transit route comes into focus.
Digging into the details of a new downtown Seattle light rail tunnel
In this news release, Sound Transit discusses station depths for a new light rail tunnel.
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.
Jim Wrinn, longtime editor of Trains magazine, dies
Jim Wrinn, the longtime editor of Trains magazine, died at home this morning after a long illness.
Rail Group on Air: 2022 legislative look-ahead with the Commuter Rail Coalition
Commuter Rail Coalition Director of Government Relations John Cline of Cline Strategic Consulting, industry lobbyists Julie Minerva of Carpi & Clay and Bennett Resnik of Cardinal Infrastructure, and CRC Executive Director KellyAnne Gallagher join Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono for a conversation on what 2022 may hold in store for commuter rail priorities.
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.
CTA strategically deploys security guards
Crime and annoying behavior aboard public transportation systems have received attention in the press recently.
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.
Brute strength – Find out how active bridge has been raised for Metrolinx Finch West LRT Project
Transit builds bridges, but transit projects also need bridges. The Finch West LRT project will cross the Humber River Bridge, but it needs to be widened and upgraded to make that happen.