August editorial—Is it dead, or is it alive? High-speed rail progress in the U.S.

My son came off looking like an unlucky racoon sprawled across the pavement.

Palo Alto, Calif., wants grade separation for high-speed rail project, but authority is not listening

Residents in Palo Alto, Calif., have been waiting long enough for high-speed rail, and if plans go accordingly motorists will be waiting for high-speed rail long into the future.

MBTA announces month-long Orange Line shutdown

RT&S reported Monday that MBTA had announced that it would reschedule work on the Orange Line planned for next month.

WMATA experiences IT network connection issue, minor service disruption

At approximately 7 a.m., Aug. 3, Metro’s Rail Operations Control Center (ROCC) identified an intermittent IT network connection issue that impacted communications between systems. 

Hurontario LRT update – Work progresses near Port Credit GO

Crews for the Hurontario LRT project are working to connect a creek near Port Credit GO Station.

Calgary’s Green Line project selects two firms to provide Request for Qualifications (RFQs)

Calgary is moving forward with the Green Line project.

Watch: NJ Transit and Amtrak break ground on Portal North Bridge project

NJ Transit and Amtrak are replacing the century-old Portal Bridge over the Hackensack River in New Jersey with a higher bridge that will not have to open and close for river traffic.

BART plans track shutdowns for maintenance and repair – free buses replace trains

Free buses will support BART track shutdowns in Union City on 10 weekends in 2022, with the next shutdown scheduled for Aug. 13–14.

MTA reopens Denton Avenue to vehicular traffic following bridge replacement

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) announced that Denton Avenue and Tanners Pond Road in Garden City have reopened to vehicular traffic.

MBTA Orange Line work, planned for next month, to be rescheduled

Last week, the MBTA rescheduled work that was set to begin this past weekend.

HART dealing with cracks along rail line

HART is seeing cracks grow on it’s Honolulu rail line.

Bells & Whistles—The worst happens on extreme heat day

The top news stories of the week ending July 29.

The day when trains were not told to reduce speed during extreme heat, and the worst happened

Was BART having a brain cramp? Did it just zone out?

Think goats can’t work for the railroad? Think again!

If you’re a goat, there’s one thing you really like to do: eat. And for the past few years, BART has put goats’ proclivity for munching to work to reduce fire danger on its grassy properties.

Metrolinx begins another round of work on Kitchener Line

More work is happening on the Kitchener Line that will help bring two-way, all-day service from Toronto’s Union Station to Kitchener GO Station.

Mexico pushes Mayan Train project construction, which could cost $20B and scar the environment

Despite what could be a $20 billion price tag, Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez remains committed to the Mayan Train project.

St. Louis MetroLink tunnels overwhelmed by heavy rainfall

A 100-year rain event hit the St. Louis region on July 26, and it made a spectacle out of the St. Louis MetroLink.

Watch: Brightline high-speed testing begins on portion of Orlando line

Brightline announced yesterday that high-speed testing (up to 79 mph) has begun on a portion of the line that will connect West Palm Beach with Orlando.

High temperatures have SEPTA continuously monitoring rail, power lines

The heat wave that is smacking the Philadelphia area has SEPTA making repeated inspections on its track.

MTA announces universal subway wireless connectivity plan

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced a public-private partnership to provide cell coverage throughout all 418 track miles of subway tunnels, along with an expansion of Wi-Fi service to all 191 above-ground subway and 21 Staten Island Railway stations.

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