The Senate Commerce Committee has moved forward the Surface Transportation Investment Act, which dedicates $78 billion over five years for freight, rail safety programs, and trucking.
Before officials take a final vote on a light-rail network in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, local MP Bob Bratina wants another vote of confidence.
Both the House and Senate agree that more federal funding needs to be devoted to high-speed rail in the next long-term infrastructure bill.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a total of $250 million in federal funding allocations to help communities across the country protect the jobs of workers involved in constructing transit projects, ensuring the continued advancement of those critical pieces of infrastructure, despite the impacts of COVID-19.
Brightline sure knows how to gain attention. Off of S.R. 528 near Canaveral Grove, Fla., sits a 600-ft-long, 30-ft-tall concrete tunnel tube that will be used later this year.
Is the path to the passage of a major infrastructure bill already growing weeds? Sound Transit looks at later project completion dates to help temper affordability gap Unusual rail movement at grade
When railroad tracks move the way they weren’t made to move, an investigation is necessary.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will not be the master puppeteer of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
My everyday sneakers did not match my tie, but it went with my role playing in court.
The Valley Link light-rail system in California is on course to receive $20 million in federal funding.
Even though negotiations continue to be slow, the White House remains somewhat optimistic that a major infrastructure bill can be signed into law over the next few months.
Locomotive engineers have been qualified and trained with simulation technology for years. Through technology, the opportunity to leverage simulation beyond locomotive engineers is quickly emerging.
The June issue of Railway Track & Structures magazine features the 2021 RT&S Top Projects list along with a story on emergency slope stabilization and a product review of grade crossings.
Buying time is not going to impact Sound Transit’s embattled budget.
With one big veto, Maryland governor chooses roads over rail Fixing a financial crisis with a people mover? Details of HART’s light-rail options released MTA Inspector General ‘alarmed and appalled’ by reports
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) said it would be more transparent with the public regarding next steps for its light-rail line currently under construction.
Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario are launching an appeal to a court decision involving project builder Crosslinx Transit Solutions.
The Finch West light-rail transit route has checked off key advances that literally put it on track for important vehicle testing to come later this year, including track work and needed elements for the maintenance and storage facility.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has rejected a bill that would have provided millions of dollars a year to rail and bus systems.
Railway Track & Structures presents its first-ever Women in Railroad Engineering awards in which the magazine will profile 10 individuals who have made an impact in their respective fields and within their company.