NYC subway ridership tops 3 million mark for first time since late 2021
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York City Subway ridership surpassed the 3 million mark for three consecutive days this week.
Late-night work on TriMet bridge, line will help reliability
Two separate maintenance projects are scheduled to take place near the Moda Center in the days and weeks ahead, with TriMet crews scheduled to work during the overnight hours to maintain reliability across the MAX system.
Bells & Whistles—Utah county feels like a hostage over rail crossing work
Tempe, Union Pacific reach settlement involving derailment, bridge collapse MTA announces Catherine Rinaldi to serve as interim president of MTA Long Island Rail Road Utah county says road projects are being held
Tempe, Union Pacific reach settlement involving derailment, bridge collapse
The city of Tempe, Ariz., and Union Pacific have come to terms on a lawsuit settlement that involved a derailment in Tempe Town Lake in 2020.
MTA announces Catherine Rinaldi to serve as interim president of MTA Long Island Rail Road
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Chair and CEO Janno Lieber announced he has appointed Catherine Rinaldi to serve as Interim President of MTA Long Island Rail Road.
Norfolk Southern names McClellan, Nag to senior executive roles; Moore appointed VP & Controller
Norfolk Southern Corporation announced three promotions in executive management.
February editorial: LA Metro money request not a shoe-in
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NTSB issues preliminary report on CSX freight train collision with SEPTA trolley in December
In December 2021, RT&S reported on a collision between a CSX freight train and a SEPTA trolley outside of Philadelphia. The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a preliminary report on its accident investigation.
Utah county says road projects are being held ‘hostage’ by Union Pacific; House bill addresses problem
The Utah state legislature will have the opportunity to negotiate through what has been called a hostage situation involving railroad crossings.
Accident in BNSF Denver yard leaves one employee dead
On Wednesday, Feb. 9, an employee died after an accident in BNSF’s Globeville yard, located in downtown Denver.
IDOT, IAIS need to come together once and for all to get rail line construction moving
Illinois lawmakers are once again trying to rally state transportation agencies in an attempt to create a Quad Cities-to-Chicago passenger line.
Rail Group On Air sponsored by Trinity Rail: UP’s top exec talks about the state of Class 1 company
Railway Track & Structures Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson talks with Union Pacific President and CEO Lance Fritz about current capital projects, the labor shortage, and more.
Watch: Sound Transit East Link train testing moves into live wire stages
Sound Transit is now testing trains on live wires for service on the East Lake extension.
MTA details signal upgrades, track maintenance work and service changes happening over President’s Day weekend
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced several projects taking place over President’s Day Weekend, between Friday, Feb. 18 and Tuesday, Feb. 22.
CSX train strikes abandoned semi-truck, then derails
On Monday, Feb. 7, near Waycross, Ga., a CSX freight train with two locomotives and 39 cars struck an abandoned semi-truck, derailing a locomotive and some intermodal cars.
Shift5 Raises $50M in Series B Round to secure operational technology in critical transportation and weapon systems
Shift5 is a cybersecurity company specializing in protecting significant national security systems in the United States. The CEO of Shift5, Josh Lospinoso, recently joined Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William Vantuono and others for a cybersecurity webinar.
FRA slots track safety symposium
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is holding its first-ever Track & Roadway Workplace Safety Symposium on April 5-7 at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel in Missouri; attendance is free.
U.S. DOT announces $912.1 million American Rescue Plan grant award to the CTA in Illinois
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a $912.1 million award of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).
Watch: Bright day for Brightline
Brightline recently celebrated one of the brightest days in its history.
Chairman Connolly, Congresswoman Norton to hold hearing on WMATA’s operations and oversight
A Congressional hearing on WMATA issues will be held tomorrow morning.