Watch: Cog railway clears snow on track with new rotary plow
The Broadmoor Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway (MPPR) new rotary snow plow, Unit 30, was clearing snow for the rebuilt cog railway for the first time on April 9.
MTA’s next-generation signaling system is no match for COVID-19; delays push back completion dates
One day when the world is ready to get closer, Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) trains will be, too.
Bells & Whistles—NJ Transit ready to permanently address four-year wall crumble
Brightline CEO confirms Las Vegas construction in 2021, but Amtrak enters the scene as a competitor Is MARTA’s second look at Beltline project a sign the agency might back away? Hopedale 11
Georgia Ports Authority container traffic increases 48% in March
The Port of Savannah handled an all-time record of nearly 500,000 twenty-foot equivalent container units in March, an increase of more than 48%, or 162,275 TEUs, compared to the same month in 2020.
Union Pacific to lay off 57 employees at Texas car shop
Union Pacific is laying off 57 employees from its car shop in Palestine, Texas, and announced that the shop will close on June 14.
DART and Trinity Metro Rail Lines to connect at DFW Airport
Trinity Metro Rail and DART are working together to provide better access for travelers to and from DFW Airport.
Regional Transportation Authority Chicago transit ridership survey reveals challenges for Chicago region in COVID’s wake
New survey results indicate that about 80 percent of transit users who stopped riding during the pandemic plan on returning to CTA, Metra, and Pace if COVID-19 concerns diminish.
Commentary—What will the future of public transit look like?
As much as we may try to ascertain, we do not know exactly what the future of public transit will look like.
Rail Group On Air: The European Year of Rail with Philippe Citroën, Director General, UNIFE (European Rail Industry Association)
The European Commission has designated 2021 as the European Year of Rail and is planning a series of events and initiatives throughout the year to promote rail as a sustainable transport mode.
NJ Transit retaining wall, a crumbling risk for last four years, will finally be replaced
Four years after the pieces, NJ Transit is finally getting to the whole.
Caltrain, BART, and other San Francisco Bay Area transit agencies could come under one umbrella
Public transportation in the San Francisco Bay Area needs some help attracting riders as the nation slowly recovers from the pandemic.
Commission cites ongoing safety issues at WMATA
Continuing safety issues are front and center at Washington Metro.
With affordability gap at a whopping $11.5B, Sound Transit asks public for input
Through April 30, regional residents are encouraged to provide input to the Sound Transit Board of Directors on priorities for managing an unprecedented financial environment in its work to advance voter-approved transit projects that are not already under construction.
Metra releases ambitious 2021 infrastructure repair/construction agenda
Spring traditionally marks the beginning of construction season across the Chicago region and the Metra system is no exception. Work has already started on Metra’s 2021 construction program and will continue throughout summer and fall.
Rail Group On Air: Shift5 with Josh Lospinoso, Michael Weigand, and Gil Lamphere
Shift5’s mission is to make the world’s fleets smarter and safer. Shift5 is a product company that deploys hardware and software onto civilian and military platforms—from rail and aircraft to maritime, space, and weapons systems.
Edmonton decides to go with overpass to deal with rail traffic on 50 Street
The city of Edmonton has unveiled the design for an overpass to help deal with rail traffic on 50 Street.
Las Vegas is not all about high-speed rail as officials look at local light-rail option
Las Vegas is connected to one of the hottest rail topics over the past year, a high-speed line connecting the gambler’s paradise with Los Angeles, but the city knows it also needs to take care of its own.
Rail Group On Air: Deuta America and safety human interfaces for train control
PTC has made much progress at reducing railroad operational risks, but optimizing safety and efficiency never stops.
Hopedale 11 appeals decision puts land agreement with short line railroad on pause
The Hopedale 11 wants the 85 to be 130, and an appeals court has given the group a chance at the bigger number.
FRA wants to make sure head minorities, women get fair shot at federal funds for rail projects
Underscoring the Biden-Harris Administration’s focus on promoting diversity and inclusion, the U.S. DOT’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is conducting a first-of-its-kind nationwide small, minority-owned and woman-owned business disparity study