New York governor calls for construction of Interborough Express
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced plans to move forward with the Interborough Express as part of her 2022 State of the State.
As officials plan a vote on new I-5 bridge, groups urge design options that support mass transit
The Metro Council is expected to vote on Jan. 6 on whether to authorize approximately $36 million in state spending for a new I-5 bridge that connects Washington State and Oregon.
Officials say recent STB decision on rail project ‘pours gasoline’ on climate emergency
The Surface Transportation Board recently approved a new rail line in Utah, and officials can’t say enough against it.
Metro takes measures to combat Omicron variant; Announces service adjustments and protections for customers and employees
Metro’s Pandemic Taskforce is taking swift actions to protect the health and safety of its customers and employees against the recent surge in COVID-19 variants.
Pandrol launches new PLA EVO aluminothermic welding process
Global rail infrastructure specialist Pandrol, has announced the launch of their PLA Evo welding process, an evolution in bonding for terminological conditions.
Ind. mayor says CSX is not responding, but Class 1 is ready to make crossing repairs
The mayor of Michigan City, Ind., is not going to leave CSX alone anytime soon.
First rail delivered to streetcar extension project in Kansas City
The rail is in and the trucks are moving.
Transit agencies concerned about impact of Omicron variant
Transit agencies are feeling the effects of and concerned about the future impact of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 as the virus blankets North America and many parts of the world.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit reviews accomplishments of 2021
Despite a very challenging 2021, Dallas Area Rapid Transit accomplished a number of projects, both in the construction arena and the social arena.
BART undertaking critical cable replacement work in Lafayette
BART is replacing electrical lines and other support components that are critical for maintaining reliable train service through Lafayette.
Rail cybersecurity with Shift5’s Josh Lospinoso
In December 2021, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration deployed a Security Directive that shined a spotlight on rail cybersecurity following a series of global cyberattacks that occurred at the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Class I CSX and short-line operator OmniTRAX, as well as several rail companies around the globe.
Major segment of LAX people mover now complete
Work to construct the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) automated people mover (APM) train guideway superstructure over Century Boulevard is now complete, further transforming the airport’s skyline as its modernization continues.
Reciprocal switching returns to Surface Transportation Board (STB) agenda
While this is not a topic RT&S would normally cover, the debate over reciprocal or “competitive” switching has been brewing for years, and all members of the rail and rail supply & maintenance industries should be aware of it.
Metra will initiate significant hiring in January
Metra is planning a major hiring effort in early January to make sure it has enough personnel for schedule adjustments in the first quarter of 2022.
Watch: Oh how they’ve grown – see video of Metrolinx light rail transit projects
This video feature is, well, very moving. Metrolinx rounded up the best video from construction of light rail transit routes captured in 2021 and wrapped them into one piece. Here’s how to speed through an entire year of progress in just over two minutes. Let’s roll.
SFMTA Central Subway revenue service update
SFMTA Central Subway construction team is working aggressively to have line open by October 2022.
MBTA Gloucester Drawbridge service restoration expected May 2022
MBTA has been working on the railroad.
NRC announces 2021 special award winners, 2022 Hall of Fame inductions, and Safety Award winners
The NRC has announced major awards for 2021 and 2022.
Nortrak fixation plant celebrates five years injury free
In early December 2021, the Fixation Division at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak (“Nortrak”) celebrated five years without a recordable injury at their Cheyenne, WY plant.
Just for fun: the restoration of Chesapeake & Ohio 2-6-6-2 #1309
Much of the recent steam locomotive restoration news focuses on Union Pacific’s 4-8-8-4 “Big Boy” #4014, which has been operating periodically for the past couple of years.