Leadership changes at MRL
After 31 years of service, Montana Rail Link President Tom Walsh is retiring, effective Jan. 1, 2019. Vice President Operations Stacy Posey will succeed Walsh.
FTA allocates Lynnwood Link funds; FFGA could come by end of year
Sound Transit says the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has allocated $100 million in FY 2018 capital investment grant funding for the Lynnwood Link light-rail extension.
KCS makes executive management appointments
Kansas City Southern (KCS) has announced two new appointments among the company’s executive management ranks.
New WTC station opens, 17 years after 9/11 attacks
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) debuted its new World Trade Center (WTC) Cortlandt subway station Sept. 8.
House rail subcommittee to focus on PTC during hearing
The U.S. House Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials has scheduled a hearing on Sept. 13 that will focus on the rail industry’s implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC).
CSX continuing “thoughtful and deliberate” discussions concerning Howard Street Tunnel
A plan to expand the Howard Street Tunnel isn’t completely off the table, but CSX says a path forward is dependent on a solution that meets the long-term goals of the railroad,
NCDOT provides grants to 14 shortline projects
The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) has awarded approximately $7 million to 14 shortline railroads that operate in the state to perform infrastructure improvements.
Human errors led to fatal BNSF South Dakota incident
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said in a Sept. 7 report that a series of human errors led to a BNSF Railway train striking and killing two BNSF roadway workers.
SCVTA says BART Berryessa extension delayed due to non-compliant equipment
The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA) has announced that the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Silicon Valley Berryessa Extension has been facing challenges.
Leary takes TTC throttle
Rick Leary has been confirmed as chief executive officer of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), following an earlier recommendation by the board. He was chosen from a lengthy list of Canadian and
ONDAS taps Tatro to advise on new business unit
Ondas Networks, a wireless data networks supplier for industrial markets, has announced that transportation industry veteran Wayne Tatro has joined the company as an advisor.
Groundbreaking held for LIRR Third Track expansion
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Sept. 5, 2018, to mark the beginning of work for the $2.6-billion Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) Third Track expansion, which will benefit 40 percent of LIRR
California rail providers join together for Rail Safety Month
September is Rail Safety Month in California, and area rail providers such as the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (SCVTA), Amtrak and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) are reminding
TriMet looking to close four stations to improve downtown Portland service
TriMet is considering closing four of its MAX stations in Downtown Portland and is seeking feedback from passengers about the proposed changes.
FTA outlines transition of WMATA safety oversight
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is prepared to initiate the transfer safety oversight of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Metrorail system to the Metrorail Safety Commission (MSC) following a few
Amtrak completes latest round of NY Penn Station renewal work
Amtrak has completed its second summer of intense renewal work at New York Penn Station. Five intercity trains that have been operating at alternative stations since late May have returned to New
SEPTA completes Yardley Station improvements
Representatives from the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) gathered Sept. 4 with elected officials and community members to celebrate the completion of the Yardley Station Improvement Project.
OmniTRAX sells Hudson Bay Railway
OmniTRAX has sold northern Canada’s Hudson Bay Railway to a group that will repair the flood-damaged railroad.
New York commits to Brooklyn-Queens light rail
New York City will develop the Brooklyn Queens Connector (BQX) light rail project following the completion of a two-year feasibility study.
Funding confirmed for Vancouver urban rail projects
Canada’s federal government and the province of British Columbia have reconfirmed more than $C 3bn ($US 2.28bn) in funding for two rapid transit projects in metro Vancouver: the Broadway Subway project and