U.S. DOT announces $513.6 million American Rescue Plan grant award to Metra in Illinois
Metra is the latest agency to receive an American Rescue Plan grant.
L.A. Metro Purple Line tunneling completed between Century City and Wilshire/Rodeo
A significant tunneling milestone has been reached on the L.A. Metro Purple Line extension.
Southwest light-rail project soap opera still producing shocking scenes
The saga of the Southwest light-rail project in Minneapolis is looking more and more like a soap opera series.
AAR asks for more time before reciprocal switching hearing – STB says no
STB reciprocal switching hearing will move forward as scheduled.
Rail contractor covers manhole, and Vermont town takes case all the way to state Supreme Court
A Vermont town sued a railroad contractor for covering a manhole, and the case went as deep into the judicial system as it could go.
Sound Transit launches comment period for Draft EIS for extending light rail to West Seattle and Ballard
Sound Transit and the Federal Transit Administration have published the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions project, kicking off a 90-day comment period.
Norfolk Southern train derails in Bluefield, Va.
A Norfolk Southern intermodal train derailed in Bluefield, Va., Monday morning, and about 30 cars were involved.
Douglas Blais joins STV as vice president, senior program manager
STV announced that Douglas Blais has joined the firm as vice president, senior program manager in its advisory and program management services group.
Rail Group On Air: Siemens North America President/CEO Marc Buncher
Siemens Mobility North America President and CEO Marc Buncher talks with Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono about the 2022 North American rail market.
Balfour Beatty, Caltrain celebrate placement of final foundation on electrification project
Balfour Beatty and Caltrain have successfully laid 3092 foundations on the Caltrain Electrification Project, with the final foundation of the overhead catenary system set on Friday, January 28.
U.S. Sen. Hickenlooper tours EVRAZ NA
NRC Member EVRAZ NA hosted Senator Hickenlooper for a tour of EVRAZ Pueblo.
Merging ports in Alaska to address infrastructure needs comes with questions
The governor of Alaska wants to merge the Port of Alaska and a port in Knik Arm and form a regional port authority in the hopes of addressing infrastructure needs for both cargo handlers.
U.S. DOT says $1.5 billion in RAISE Grants are available
The U.S. Department of Transportation has published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for $1.5 billion in grant funding through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program.
Bells & Whistles—Park board says no to Met Council
The top news stories RT&S was covering the week ending Jan. 28.
It might take 20 years, but LA Metro board approves ‘first-of-its-kind’ light-rail project
Lower income families in southeast Los Angeles County will one day be able to enjoy a light-rail line that will run from Artesia to downtown Los Angeles.
Metrolinx work on Lakeshore East GO line moves into Small’s Creek
Construction along the Lakeshore East GO Transit line has been making progress and work is scheduled to begin in the Small’s Creek area in the coming weeks.
NTSB says poor communication led to rail bridge damage in Louisiana
The NTSB reports that a rail swing bridge was damaged by a boat last year in Louisiana.
Rail Group On Air: Will the labor shortage define 2022 for MoW industry?
RT&S Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson talks about the state of the industry for the Maintenance-of-Way sector. Special guests on this podcast are Chuck Baker from the ASLRRA and Nate Irby from the RTA.
Canadian National announces appointment of Tracy Robinson as president and chief executive officer
Canadian National announced that it has appointed Tracy Robinson as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of its Board of Directors, effective February 28, 2022.
Watch: Twin Cities’ Met Council advances METRO Green Line Extension
The Twin Cities’ Metropolitan Council is moving forward with the Green Line Extension.