California High-Speed Rail Authority facing more project delays
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has been plagued with construction delays for several years.
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Canadian National selling lines to Watco
CN and Watco announced that they have reached an agreement for the sale of non-core lines and assets.
Class 1 rail employment up a tad in February
After over a year of continuous declines in Class 1 railroad employment, two things happened in February 2021.
Dallas City Council approves DART D2 subway resolution
On Wednesday, March 24, the Dallas City Council unanimously approved a resolution supporting the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) D2 Subway project.
L.A. Metro awards contracts to two companies to develop their proposals for the Sepulveda Transit Corridor
Earlier this month, Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson reported on the decision the L.A. Metro board needs to make around monorail or heavy rail for the Sepulveda Transit Corridor. Here is more news about this story.
High-Speed Rail Authority board of directors adopts 2020 business plan
The California High-Speed Rail Authority board of directors adopted the revised 2020 business plan [this week].
Loram Technologies is building a new rail R&D facility in Georgetown, Texas
Loram Technologies, formerly GREX, is planning to build a rail research and development facility in Georgetown, Texas.
Miami-Dade wants commuter rail on Brightline tracks
The Transportation Planning Organization Governing Board for Miami-Dade has been considering options for a mass-transit project.
RailWorks to perform track upgrades in Baltimore for MTA
RailWorks is set to kick off a significant track maintenance and upgrade project for the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) in Baltimore.
Metro expects to finish Purple Line Extension section one tunneling this week
Some new details emerged last week on Metro’s herculean task of tunneling below Wilshire to extend the Purple Line subway.
Riders will likely return to Metrolink
While many predicted COVID would be the death of commuting, a new Metrolink survey says otherwise.
Wabtec acquires Nordco
Wabtec Corporation announced today it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Nordco from Greenbriar Equity Group LP.
Focused Technology Solutions announces battery-operated EclipEase nearing launch
Focused Technology Solutions —a Marmon/Berkshire Hathaway Company— has announced that the first ever battery-operated e-clip inserter/remover, the EclipEase, is coming soon.
Historic day for transit funding in Georgia
The Georgia Legislature [yesterday] took the historic step of establishing a mechanism to annually fund capital transit projects that support economic development priorities throughout the state.
Watch: California High-Speed Rail Authority releases March 2021 construction update
Earlier this week, the California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) released its March 2021 Construction Update highlighting ongoing progress on the nation’s first high-speed rail project.
LILEE Systems announces SafeRail, the first Hi-Rail Collision Avoidance System on the market
Yesterday, LILEE Systems announced the release of SafeRail, the first complete Hi-Rail Collision Avoidance System, which the company says is setting a new standard in rail safety.
Sound Transit East Link to close between UW and SODO each weekend in April
Yesterday, Sound Transit announced upcoming power and signal work on the East Link.
TekTracking announces The Belt Railway of Chicago has selected the TekTracking TIMPS
TekTracking LLC, a railroad asset management technology development company, today announced that The Belt Railway has selected TIMPS to manage their track inspection, maintenance, and scheduling activities.
U.S. Department of Transportation details the American Rescue Plan’s benefits for transportation
Today the U.S. Department of Transportation highlights the transportation elements of the historic American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP).
R. J. Corman appoints Eric Hosey as vice president of operations
R. J. Corman Railroad Company, LLC is pleased to welcome Eric Hosey as vice president of operations, effective immediately. Hosey, who brings an extensive and varied background into this role, will work as a counterpart to John Phillips and will report to Ray Goss, president of R. J. Corman Railroad Company.