Penn Station vs. Madison Square Garden
NEW YORK – It is generally agreed that one of the major indignities hurled at railroad history and American architectural history is the destruction of the Pennsylvania Railroad’s Pennsylvania Station in 1963.
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SacRT Receives $35 Million for Improving Light Rail System
SACRAMENTO – The California Transportation Commission awarded Sacramento Regional Transit District $35 million for improvements to its light rail system.
Metrolinx Gives Construction Update on Hazel McCallion Line
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario – Metrolinx gives an update on its Hazel McCallion line including the installation of the push box.
Southwest Light Rail Project Plagued by Delays and Over-Spending
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Southwest Light Rail has seen delays and over-spending, partly due to the lack of oversight from the Metropolitan Council with its contractors.
Third Rail Issue Causes Fire at MBTA’s Tufts Medical Center
BOSTON – A third rail issue caused a fire at Tufts Medical Center station on MBTA’s Orange Line.
CTA Starts Forest Park Ranch Rebuild Next Month
CHICAGO – The Chicago Transit Authority announced their plans to start the first phase of the Forest Park Ranch Rebuild on its Blue Line.
Metrolinx to Start Construction of Burloak Drive Train Overpass
TORONTO – Metrolinx announced weekend service adjustments next week to kick off Burloak Drive construction of a train overpass.
Metra Will Begin Project Work on Three Electric Stations in July
COOK COUNTY, Ill. – Metra begins work on three stations on its electric line as part of its Metro Electric Community Initiative.
MARTA Selects Engineering Firm for its Streetcar East Extension Final Design
ATLANTA – MARTA announced its selection of an architecture and engineering firm for its final design of the Streetcar East Extension.
Amtrak Completes Early Construction Activities on B&P Tunnel Replacement Program
BALTIMORE – Starting last March, Amtrak finished its early construction activities as part of its B&P Tunnel Replacement Program ahead of construction of a new Frederick Douglass Tunnel.
Foothill Gold Line Celebrates Completion of Light Rail System
LA VERNE, Calif. – Foothill Gold Line will hold a completion ceremony Saturday, June 24th for their new light rail track system.
Tracks May be Lowered in Carlsbad
CARLSBAD, Calif. – The Carlsbad City Council is going to contribute $5.2 million toward a project to trench and double-track the railroad through Carlsbad Village.
NTSB Issues Final Report on CTA Employee Fatality
CHICAGO – The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its Final Report on a Chicago Transit Authority employee fatality.
Metra Said Tie Work Will Delay Midday Trains
CHICAGO – Metra announced this week that Union Pacific tie work will delay some trains by 30 minutes.
Baltimore Re-Launches its Previous Red Line Project
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Governor Wes Moore announces the re-vamp and re-launch of the city’s Red Line project which was previously cut in 2015.
New technology revolutionizes elevator and escalator maintenance
SEATTLE –Transit stations are bustling hubs of activity, with thousands of passengers relying on elevators and escalators for efficient and seamless movement.
Thomas H. Garver, curator and O. Winston Link advocate, dies at 89
MADISON, Wis. – Work with noted steam photographer proved to be significant to both men.
Ontario Taking Next Steps to Extend GO Service to Bowmanville
WHITBY – The Ontario government has awarded a contract to advance planning to extend GO train service to Bowmanville, marking another milestone in the province’s plan to deliver more transit options, connect communities and save families time and money in Durham Region and across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).
MBTA Resumes Service Along Green Line After Derailment
BOSTON – Service on part of MBTA’s Green Line resumed after a derailment.
Metrolinx Announces Service Upgrades to Several Stations
TORONTO – Metrolinx’s Barrie Line experiences construction this upcoming weekend.