Sound Transit Selects Final WSLE Route and Stations

SEATTLE – Sound Transit announced it has selected the route and station locations along the future West Seattle Link Extension (WSLE). With construction set to start in 2027, the project can now move toward the final design phase.

RTD Lifts Speed Restrictions Between Southmoor and Colorado Stations

DENVER – Regional Transportation District (RTD) announced it has lifted northbound speed restrictions between its Southmoor and Colorado stations.

Sound Transit Gives Construction Update on 4 Light Rail Projects

SEATTLE – Sound Transit gives an update on four different light rail projects across its network.

VTA Makes Progress on Light Rail Rehabilitation

SAN JOSE, Calif. – The Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) has made progress on its light rail system throughout 2024 to keep the network in a state of good repair.

STV Hires New Transit Corridor Strategy and Development Leader

WASHINGTON, D.C. – STV, a leading professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today announced that Sean Libberton has joined the firm as vice president and national transit corridor strategy and development leader.

Ontario Completes All Stations on Finch West LRT

TORONTO – The Ontario Government announces it has finished all stations and stops on the Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) project.

RTD Breaks Down its Track Maintenance

DENVER – RTD crews are working overnight to make repairs along its Southeast Corridor.

RTD Lifts Speed Restrictions on E and R Lines

DENVER – The RTD removed all of the northbound speed restrictions in the Southeast Light Rail Corridor between its County Line and Lincoln stations.

STV Taps Transit Veteran Mark Bienstock for Key Transportation Role

NEW YORK, N.Y – STV, a leading professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today named Mark Bienstock, PE, vice president and senior program manager within its transportation northeast operating group.

(East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Rendering, Courtesy of LA Metro)

$893MM Awarded for East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project

LOS ANGELES – The USDOT’s grant will go toward construction on the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit Project, which seeks to create connections with local and regional transit services.

TriMet Celebrates Completion of A Better Red Project

PORTLAND, Ore. – The TriMet’s A Better Red Project was finished on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. The project worked to improve light rail reliability and extend the MAX Red line into Hillsboro.

TTC To Upgrade Streetcar Power System Through the Fall

TORONTO – The TTC streetcar power system will receive upgrades starting September 3rd.

RTD Wraps Coping Panels Project

DENVER – RTD’s Coping Panels Project that began in April 2023 has wrapped up weeks ahead of schedule.

RTD’s Downtown Rail Replacement Project Past Halfway Point

DENVER – RTD continues its Downtown Rail Replacement project, hitting the halfway point.

Metrolinx and City of Toronto Disagree on Scarborough Line/Eglinton East LRT Link

TORONTO – The city of Toronto and Metrolinx have not been able to agree on who will pay for a proposed connection from Scarborough subway at Kennedy Station to the Eglinton East light rail transit line.

VTA Continues ‘Rail Rehab’

SAN JOSE, Calif. – The VTA continues work on its light rail system to bring it to a state of good repair.

DART Completes Repairs After Damage to OCS

DALLAS – DART has finished repairing the overhead catenary system after a major accident incurred damage to the system on July 21, 2024.

RTD Begins Construction on Two 15th Street Intersections in Downtown Denver

DENVER – RTD has begun construction on two 15th Street intersections in Denver as part of its downtown light rail reconstruction project.

Sound Transit Board Chooses Site in Federal Way for Link Operations and Maintenance Facility South

SEATTLE ––Sound Transit is marking a major milestone for ST3 projects and future Link service in Pierce County and South King County.

DART To Make Repairs on Catenary; Re-Tensioning

DALLAS – Over the weekends of June 28th to July 1st and July 12th to 15th, crews will perform maintenance on DART Rail’s catenary.

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