Federal Way Link Extension design-build contract now more than 25% complete
Sound Transit announced yesterday that the Federal Way Link Extension project is moving along nicely.
Texas Central—the ‘other’ U.S. high-speed rail project
When it comes to high-speed rail in the U.S., the California High-Speed Rail Authority gets a lot of attention in the press.
Canada plans to invest billions in transit funding
Transit funding has been a huge issue as a result of the pandemic. That, along with the general competition among transit agencies for limited funding has been a challenge in North America for some time.
Editorial: Let’s not fail this Tennessee Pass
Look at that butterfly. Wow, what dynamic coloring. It’s just bouncing from flower to flower, and there are some old railroad crossties … but the nature surrounding us is just incredible.
February issue of RT&S is now digital—track maintenance, winter maintenance, trucks/hi-rail vehicles
The February issue of RT&S features a story on track maintenance in the city of Baltimore as well as product/market reviews in rail grinding, winter maintenance, and in the truck/hi-rail vehicle segments.
Desperation? Washington Metro looks to bond sales for second time in less than a year to help fund capital projects
A federal bailout kept Washington’s Metro from a disaster, but more is needed to avoid another one.
Winter hammers rail operations—Metra is a good example
Railroads that operate in northernmost regions in the U.S. face horrific winter conditions almost every year.
RTD pushes completion of B line back to 2042; officials say taxpayers deserve better
The B line in Denver is getting an F for service.
When will carload traffic begin to show an increase?
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) today reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending February 6, 2021.
California high-speed rail project asking for billions more
The California High-Speed Rail Authority’s money problem appears to be getting worse.
Power provided by coal-fired plants drops as a result of pandemic
A new report shows a significant drop in electric power demand during pandemic.
Ontario is not sure it will choose light rail, but is certain it needs federal funding
If full is not the way to go, then Ontario must look at it as partially full.
California high-speed rail gets psychological boost of support from FRA
While the California high-speed rail project has suffered from ups and downs over the past few years, the project got a psychological boost today from the Acting Federal Railroad Administrator Amit Bose.
CSX could begin construction on Boone tunnel widening in 2022
When railroads were built, clearance concerns were limited to boxcars, hopper cars, and other general freight cars.
Norfolk Southern is not the only one preventing light-rail growth in Charlotte, N.C.
City officials in Charlotte, N.C., said on Feb. 8 that before an ambitious Transformational Mobility Network can unfold the Red Line must be established first.
L.A. Metro CEO Phillip Washington to step down in May
Los Angeles Mayor and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board Chair Eric Garcetti announced [last week] that Metro Chief Executive Officer Phillip Washington is stepping down later this year. “Phil Washington
Gateway Project 2020 accomplishments
In January, Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson reported on the prospect of funding being made available to get the Gateway Project off the ground. Now that President Biden is in office and Pete Buttigieg
Scenic railroad in Maryland is looking at an ugly track maintenance bill
A portion of scenic railroad track in Maryland is not much to look at between the rails. That’s because crossties needs to be replaced … all of them. The Federal Railroad Administration
Delays, cost overruns continue to be common for high-speed rail project in Calif.
California’s high-speed rail project has not yet hit a high gear. Delays and cost overruns have hampered the endeavor since the start, and the project’s chief executive officer has announced another deadline
Bells & Whistles—Md. DOT clashes with lawmakers over dedicated transit funding
BART: Major track rebuild coming between South Hayward and Union City stations CTC allocates $6.45MM for short line improvement projects SBCTA chooses The Boring Company for light-rail tunnel work Maryland DOT not