Finch West LRT project moving at a smooth pace

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.

With one big veto, Maryland governor chooses roads over rail

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has rejected a bill that would have provided millions of dollars a year to rail and bus systems.

Less than THREE days to nominate for RT&S’s first-ever Women in Railroad Engineering

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.

Transpo Secretary unveils once-in-a-generation investment in light rail and other forms of transportation

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has announced the recommendation of $2.5 billion to advance the construction or completion of 25 rail, bus rapid transit (BRT) and streetcar projects in 12 states, as well as other projects that may become ready for funding in FY 2022.

Bells & Whistles—Will it be Biden’s infrastructure bill, or something less?

The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending May 28.

FRA, FTA give Hudson Tunnel Project a critical nudge

The money might not be there, but the paperwork is starting to roll in.

Work stabilizing Del Mar bluffs wins Project of the Year

HNTB was awarded Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association for the design and implementation of Phase 4 of the Del Mar Bluffs Stabilization Project.

Could the Senate GOP infrastructure bill derail negotiation talk? House Dems also throw a curveball

In what should be a slam-dunk bipartisan victory, President Biden’s proposed infrastructure bill could turn into a poorly played missed shot.

Rail Group On Air: 2021 RT&S Top Projects, Part 1

RT&S Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson talks with those behind one of the projects on the 2021 RT&S Top Projects list.

GoTriangle flips the script, now focused on commuter rail line

The Triangle is still in need of a line.

Del Mar, Calif., rail fence project faces another delay; new concern over accelerating bluff erosion

Fence installation along tracks in Del Mar has another bare spot that must be filled.

TriMet upgrades large section of rail as it wraps up spring project on MAX Blue Line

TriMet’s spring project has put some green rail on the MAX system in northeast Portland.

Bells & Whistles—UP derailment causes mess for sensitive area

Crews working non-stop to clear UP derailment in environmentally sensitive area California high-speed project gets some money, but misses out on the lottery Purple Line project wins final lawsuit; expect major construction

Rail Group On Air: What’s green is big in Boston—An update on Green Line Extension construction

Railway Track & Structures Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson talks with Green Line Extension Project Manager John Dalton on construction progress and some challenges.

Watch: Progress on California’s Gold Line light-rail project

On May 19 the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority used a zoom call to update those interested on the progress of the light-rail extension from Glendora to Pomona, Calif.

May Editorial: The unbearable crossing

Dangerous is not always pulled after the expiration date.

Is the Eglinton Crosstown LRT project facing another delay?

A disagreement between Metrolinx and Eglinton Crosstown LRT builder Crosslinx is expected to push back the completion date of the light-rail line—again.

Despite lack of support from independent certifier, Ottawa still sues light-rail builder

The city of Ottawa, Canada, has slapped Rideau Transit Group (RTG) with a lawsuit dealing with the construction of the Confederation Line. It’s the second project lawsuit the city has filed in two weeks.

California high-speed project gets some money, but misses out on the lottery

California’s high-speed rail project will get some much-needed money, but it will not be included in the winning lottery group.

Purple Line project wins final lawsuit; expect major construction to begin in the fall

Lawsuits against the Purple Line project in Maryland have all been run through the shredder.