Sound Transit completes new light rail base in Bellevue
Sound Transit is ready to open its new Operations and Maintenance Facility: East (OMF East), a key component of upcoming Link extensions to Northgate, Lynnwood, Federal Way and Redmond.
Watch: Progress on California’s Gold Line light-rail project
On May 19 the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority used a zoom call to update those interested on the progress of the light-rail extension from Glendora to Pomona, Calif.
May Editorial: The unbearable crossing
Dangerous is not always pulled after the expiration date.
L.B. Foster launches new low temperature traction enhancer, Alleviate LT
L.B. Foster announced the commercial launch of a Low Temperature (LT) version of their proven ALLEVIATE traction enhancer product for top-of-rail use.
Is the Eglinton Crosstown LRT project facing another delay?
A disagreement between Metrolinx and Eglinton Crosstown LRT builder Crosslinx is expected to push back the completion date of the light-rail line—again.
Brightline: Construction to Orlando more than 50% complete
Brightline continues to move forward.
Despite lack of support from independent certifier, Ottawa still sues light-rail builder
The city of Ottawa, Canada, has slapped Rideau Transit Group (RTG) with a lawsuit dealing with the construction of the Confederation Line. It’s the second project lawsuit the city has filed in two weeks.
Rail Group On Air: Canadian Pacific’s Keith Creel, Mark Redd and John Brooks discuss merging with KCS
Canadian Pacific President and CEO Keith Creel, Executive Vice President Operations Mark Redd and Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer John Brooks discuss CP’s proposed merger with Kansas City Southern with Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William C. Vantuono. Podcast Sponsored by TrinityRail.
Crews working non-stop to clear UP derailment in environmentally sensitive area
The Union Pacific derailment on May 15 in Albert Lea, Minn., could not have happened in a more environmentally sensitive area.
California high-speed project gets some money, but misses out on the lottery
California’s high-speed rail project will get some much-needed money, but it will not be included in the winning lottery group.
Norfolk Southern: ‘Technology is at the center of our strategy’
Technology points the way to the future among Class 1 railroads.
Purple Line project wins final lawsuit; expect major construction to begin in the fall
Lawsuits against the Purple Line project in Maryland have all been run through the shredder.
Union Pacific suffers two train derailments over weekend
This was not a good weekend for Union Pacific. The railroad experienced two significant derailments, one on Saturday and one on Sunday.
TTCI freight rail research hits major milestone
TTCI freight rail research has achieved a significant new milestone.
Bells & Whistles—Canada provides update on key rail bypass project
Bids rejected for South Shore Line Double Track project Stage A of CTA’s modernization project is ready to begin The government of Canada provides an update on Lac-Mégantic rail bypass project It’s
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.
Stage A of CTA’s modernization project is ready to begin
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) is getting ready to enter the construction phase of the Lawrence-Bryn Mawr Modernization Project, which is part of the Red and Purple Line Modernization Program.
OmniTRAX railroad receives grant for track rehabilitation
On May 12, 2021, the Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) approved a grant in the amount of $1,564,051 to Cleveland and Cuyahoga Railway (CCRL).
Port NOLA issues RFP for Louisiana International Terminal preliminary design
The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) issued a Request for Proposals this week for design and permit-support services for development of the Louisiana International Terminal in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana.