Watch: Valley Metro crews complete bridge work over I-17
Valley Metro has achieved a major milestone in bridge construction along its line.
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MARTA to host two virtual meetings for track replacement project
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is preparing for the next phase of its Track Replacement Project, an approximate $225 million State of Good Repair project that will enhance the safety of the rail system, reduce train delays, and improve the customer experience.
BART single tracking through Lafayette for cable work (next Sunday single tracking 1/23/22)
BART is replacing electrical lines and other support components that are critical for maintaining reliable train service through Lafayette.
Sound Transit installing overhead wires on N. 1st Street and on Stadium Way this week at night
Sound Transit crews will install electrical wires over both sets of tracks on N. 1st Street, continuing in the Stadium curve and on Stadium Way to the traction power substation (between S. 4th St. and Division Ave.) this week.
Amtrak reducing train frequency due to spread of COVID-19 Omicron variant
Amtrak is joining some other passenger carriers and transit agencies in reducing service because of the spike in the COVID-19 Omicron variant.
Metro to take a hard look at 7000-series railcar troubles before placing them back in service
Metro General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Paul J. Wiedefeld said he will not resume the placement of 7000-series trains into passenger service for about 90 days to allow Metro engineering and mechanical experts time to focus on root cause analysis and acquire technology to measure 7000-series wheelsets.
Jeffrey Parker, MARTA CEO, has died
MARTA’s CEO, Jeffrey Parker, died Friday evening, January 14, when he was struck by an oncoming train at MARTA’s East Lake station. He was 55 years old.
VIA Rail reducing service due to spread of COVID-19 Omicron variant
VIA Rail has joined several transit operations in limiting service due to the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
NRC names Chuck Baker, Mike Choat and Stan Herzog to its hall of fame
The National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) inducted three railway industry leaders into it Hall of Fame on January 7, 2022, at its annual conference in Phoenix.
Amit Bose confirmed as administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that Amit Bose has been confirmed as the 15th Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
U.S. DOT announces more federal grants to transit agencies
As the Omicron variant of COVID-19 continues to spread in the United States and hold much of the world in its grip, the U.S. Department of Transportation has announced additional American Rescue Plan grants to help transit agencies continue to battle the impacts of COVID.
Los Angeles Metro to receive $1.24 billion federal grant
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a $1.24 billion award of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro).
Hurontario light rail transit project’s Cooksville section sees huge delivery of rail
You can’t create a light rail transit project without a whole lot of rail. Here’s what the delivery of 9,000 metres of rail line is adding up to for the Hurontario LRT project.
Brightline to begin crew training and qualification runs between West Palm Beach and Cocoa
Brightline is beginning the new year with a critical step toward the completion of its intercity rail system connecting Miami and Orlando.
Barrie Roberts joins STV as vice president, engineering chief for tunneling and geotechnical engineering
STV announced Barrie Roberts has joined the firm as vice president and engineering chief for tunneling and geotechnical engineering.
Metrolink is newest Commuter Rail Coalition member
For those not familiar with the Commuter Rail Coalition (CRC), it is an association of commuter rail agencies, operators, and other interested parties acting together to engage and eductate stakeholders on the value commuter railroads bring to the communities they serve.
Valley Metro Northwest Extension II bridge construction temporarily closes I-17
A stretch of Interstate 17 between Northern and Peoria avenues in Phoenix will be closed over the weekend of January 14-17 for construction of Valley Metro light rail bridges over the freeway north of Dunlap Avenue.
California High-Speed Rail Authority meets federal grant match requirement a year ahead of schedule
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has notified the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) that it has fully met its state funding match requirements for federal dollars one year ahead of schedule.
Surge in COVID-19 cases, worker shortage affecting RTD service
A surge of new coronavirus cases and an existing need for frontline workers are having adverse impacts on RTD’s ability to provide its scheduled service.
Wabtec acquires MASU’s railway friction business
Wabtec Corporation announced it recently acquired the railway friction business from MASU, a leading manufacturer of friction products across the automotive and rail industry.