Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York City Transit (NYCT) President Andy Byford has announced the selection of Alex Elegudin as the agency’s first systemwide accessibility chief. In this role, Elegudin will oversee
The League of Railway Women (LRW) is accepting applications for the 2018 Connie Sumara Memorial Scholarship. A $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to a woman involved in the rail industry who is
Federal, state and local officials hailed the opening of the Hartford Line in Connecticut over the weekend as an investment in economic growth and development.
The Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (SCCRTC) approved an agreement with Progressive Rail to operate on the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line.
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) have selected a 9.2-mile, at grade, light-rail option as the Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) for the East San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor.
The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) broke ground June 15 on the $50 million Garfield Gateway project, which is set to make major enhancements to the Garfield Green Line station. The Garfield Gateway
The Frontier-Kemper/Tutor Perini Joint Venture has received a notice of intent to award a contract from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) for the Purple Line Extension Section 3 Tunnels
Caltrain launched a one-year project June 18 to boost safety at 15 grade crossings along its railroad corridor spanning from San Francisco to San Jose. The commuter rail line said its planned
A ribbon cutting was held to celebrate the opening of a new commercial rail facility in the city of Oshkosh, Wis., on June 14.
The U.S. Department of Transportation selected three institutions to receive grants under the University Transportation Centers (UTC) program.
The world’s biggest cruise ship operator is hoping an historic Alaska rail gateway will be a gold mine for its tourist trade.
BNSF Railway, citing interoperability issues, has filed a two-year extension request of the Positive Train Control (PTC) deadline with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
Canadian National (CN) aims to improve safety while supporting efficient service through the province of Quebec with a planned CA$210 million (US$160 million) investment during 2018.
New Jersey Transit’s Board of Directors on June 13 approved a financing agreement with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) that provides up to $600 million toward the construction of the
Chicago Infrastructure Trust (CIT) and the city of Chicago have selected The Boring Company to bring faster transit service between downtown and O’Hare International Airport a reality.
Oregon has obtained certification of its State Safety Oversight (SSO) Program from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA); bringing the number of states to obtain the certification to 14.
Three firms have been named as Preferred Providers by the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) for an inaugural program aimed at helping members take advantage of grants available through
Herzog Railroad Services, Inc. (HRSI), has hired Ron Rhodes as key account manager. Rhodes will represent HRSI to Canadian Pacific and Canadian National accounts.
North American Maintenance Railway Club (NAMRC) has named Greg Spilker of Encore Rail Systems, Inc., as the club’s Supplier of the Year 2018.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) awarded $2.7 million to the Hillsborough Area Regional Authority (HART) that will support greater service and provide free rides on the TECO Line Streetcar for the
