TTC continues to accelerate switch and track work with closure of portion of Line 1 for 10 days
TTC is continuing a process it began in mid-March—closing portions of Line 1 for 10 days to complete track work.
Single-tracking Purple Line in Montgomery County, Md., will put project at ‘significant risk’
Montgomery County, Md., is not going to get its wish.
Watch: 360-degree video of what main feature of Calif. high-speed rail project will look like
The San Joaquin River Viaduct is an approximately 4,700-ft structure that will span the San Joaquin River in north Fresno and the Union Pacific tracks parallel to S.R. 99.
More ‘straphangers’ returning to New York City subway
MTA reports that more “straphangers” are returning to the New York City subway.
Rail Group On Air: Blume Global and DCLI, with Bill Shea and Pervinder Johar
For the first time, Railway Age and Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corp. sister publication Marine Log join forces to discuss the global rail and marine intermodal logistics scene with Bill Shea, CEO of DCLI (Direct Chassis Link Inc.) and Chairman of supply chain technology company Blume Global, and Pervinder Johar, Blume Global CEO.
Somerville, Mass., hoping to recover money it put up to save Green Line Extension project
Back in 2016 it was called “an extreme and unprecedented arrangement for a state infrastructure project.” Today, however, the city of Somerville, Mass., might be getting its money back.
Helping Amtrak back on its feet—U.S. DOT and FRA providing $1.69 billion
Amtrak and other passenger transportation agencies continue to wrestle with the impact of, and continuing threat posed by COVID.
Historic rail bridge in Iowa will be difficult to move, but county is hoping there is a taker
A 119-year-old Union Pacific steel truss railroad bridge might be too big for any takers.
SEPTA: ‘Federal COVID relief funds critical, but temporary’
Despite the massive financial assistance to public transit provided by recent federal programs, SEPTA points out they are “critical, but temporary.” Therefore, careful budget planning and management are important.
HART light-rail line might stop short; tensioning wires left to rust
Middle Street could be the end street for the Honolulu Authority Rapid Transportation’s troubled light-rail line.
COVID: We’re not out of the woods yet, and transit companies continue significant precautions
COVID is still a major threat to the United States.
Bells & Whistles—Could a new model revive public-private partnerships in rail?
MTA’s next-generation signaling system is no match for COVID-19; delays push back completion dates New York State Comptroller says MTA debt levels threaten capital program CTA announces sweeping Red and Purple Line
GoFundMe for railroads? Adirondack gives it a shot
GoFundMe pages have become increasingly popular over the years in an attempt to make money fast for a service or a cause. The Adirondack Railroad offers a service, so why not turn to social media?
BNSF derailment in southern California
BNSF experienced a derailment in southern California yesterday.
San Francisco weekend service closures: Caltrain begins construction on Napoleon Rail Bridge replacement
Caltrain is working on bridge and track improvemenets.
New York State Comptroller says MTA debt levels threaten capital program
MTA debt levels and reduced revenue spell trouble for MTA’s capital program.
OmniTRAX and River Ridge Development Authority to transform 6,000-acre Indiana rail industrial park
OmniTRAX is partnering with River Ridge to strengthen an Indiana industrial park.
Las Vegas needs more than just Charleston Boulevard light rail
Mass transit along Charleston Boulevard and light rail on Maryland Parkway are a winning pair in Las Vegas.
More light-rail options for northern Va.? Study may reveal a need
The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation is curious as to what residents think about the expansion of rail between Alexandria and Quantico.
U.S. Department of Transportation announces over $10 million funding opportunity for transit planning
More federal dollars have been made available for transit planning.