Metro Begins Overhead Power Replacement Project This Weekend
LOS ANGELES – Starting August 12th, the Metro will suspend service in order to begin the first phase of its overhead power line upgrades.
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Public will have a say on Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project alternatives
The public will have the opportunity to comment on the six alternatives for L.A. Metro’s Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project.
Rail projects are in high gear in L.A. County, but will the momentum continue?
Some are now calling Los Angeles County the rail construction hub of the U.S.
Metro issues go-ahead to two private firms developing transit concepts for Sepulveda Corridor
Metro has issued Notices to Proceed to two private sector teams to officially begin Pre-Development work on Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project concepts for a new, high-capacity transit line that will connect the San Fernando Valley with the Westside and eventually LAX.
More light-rail options for northern Va.? Study may reveal a need
The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation is curious as to what residents think about the expansion of rail between Alexandria and Quantico.
Washington Metro puts workers in danger during re-powering maneuver to speed up process
The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission is calling out the Washington Metro once again.
Desperation? Washington Metro looks to bond sales for second time in less than a year to help fund capital projects
A federal bailout kept Washington’s Metro from a disaster, but more is needed to avoid another one.
Metro to sideline 6000-series railcars following second incident
Last week, Metro announced that is temporarily sidelining its fleet of 6000-series railcars following a train-separation incident on the Red Line [on November 24, 2020]. The broad safety directive, recommended by Chief
Metro to advance safety-critical work on Blue Line during historically low ridership
Metro [earlier this month] announced plans to accelerate major capital work on the Blue Line in Virginia that will modernize the signal system in the Alexandria Rail Yard, resulting in improved safety,
Metro names FAA official director of rail operations control center
Last month, RT&S reported on problems at the Metro rail operations control center. Please follow the preceding link to read this story. Metro announced this weekend that an FAA official, Edward Donaldson,
Washington Metro chooses Hitachi Rail to build new cars
Metro has been looking for a manufacturer for the past two years to build its next group of rail cars. The Washington Post reports that last week, Metro chose Hitachi Rail. The
Bells & Whistles—Metro Red Line train derails, and more
Investigators try to piece together Metro Red Line train derailment. Quebec makes decision to construct rail bypass following fatal accident. More strength needed for Del Mar bluffs stabilization project. TriMet rail bridge
As ridership plummets, five transit agencies are put on Fitch Ratings’ watch list
Fitch Ratings has placed the ratings of five large U.S. public transit agencies on Rating Watch Negative. The following ratings are affected:
Bells & Whistles—3/20/20
Due to technical difficulties on YouTube’s end, please go to the following link to view the latest Bells & Whistles: Bells & Whistles—3/20/20. Coronavirus my infect November ballot for Oregon Metro’s huge
Coronavirus may infect November ballot for Oregon Metro’s huge transportation plan
Oregon Metro’s giant $7 billion transportation plan might be put on hold due to the most famous virus in world history.
Bells & Whistles Special—Saturday news update
Transit agencies suffer drop in ridership due to coronavirus fears. GoTriangle takes another angle with new commuter line. New transit line in Austin would cost taxpayers big time. Ottawa’s Confederation Line faces
Washington, D.C. Metro ridership on the rise
The Washington Post reports that Metro ridership, which has been on a downward trend for several years, was up 4 percent in 2019 compared to 2018. In 2019, 182 million trips were
Maryland’s transportation chief resigns
Citing family reasons, Maryland Transportation Secretary Pete Rahn has resigned. Known by some as a controversial figure, Rahn, under Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, pushed for the state’s light-rail Purple Line. George Slater
Washington’s Metro transit in line to receive $150 million annually for next decade
Washington, D.C.’s, Metro can almost touch it. However, it needs to wait on a blessing from Congress.
Theresa Impastato named Metro’s new safety chief
Metro recently announced that Theresa M. Impastato, a 20-year veteran of rail safety and operations, is the transit agency’s new EVP/Chief Safety Officer. Impastato will begin August 12.