Sound Transit East Link to close between UW and SODO each weekend in April
Yesterday, Sound Transit announced upcoming power and signal work on the East Link.
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Muni experts troubleshoot obsolete control system to keep trains running
Ed. Note: This article recently appeared on the MUNI website, and we thought it would be of interest to our readers. DCL
APTA: American Rescue Plan Act provides critical and vital boost to public transportation industry
In a statement released yesterday, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) expressed its enthusiasm for the impact the new stimulus bill will have on the public transportation industry.
Things looking brighter at Amtrak with passage of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
As part of its COVID-19 recovery efforts, Amtrak announces full restoration of daily service for 12 long distance routes following pandemic-related schedule reductions in 2020.
Rail Runner passenger service resumes
After not offering passenger service for about a year due to the pandemic, the New Mexico Rail Runner Express resumed limited service on Monday, March 8. The State of New Mexico has set guidelines for the reopening of commuter rail on a limited basis.
TTC to close portion of Line 1 for 10 days to accelerate state-of-good-repair work
Beginning at 6 a.m. on Mon., Mar. 15, the TTC will close the portion of Line 1 between St George and St Andrew stations to allow crews to continue important tunnel improvements.
Commentary: Cybersecurity and the railroads
Imagine waking up one morning and learning from your preferred news source that agents from an adversarial nation-state were fanned out across the country, stealing information and documents from private corporations and government agencies.
California High-Speed Rail Authority meets federal funding deadline well ahead of schedule
About ten days ago, the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) secured federal funding prior to the deadline.
Cable car and vintage streetcar services to be restored in San Francisco
SFMTA announced yesterday that service will be restored to the cable car and streetcar lines over the next couple of years, with two lines back in service in 2021.
SEPTA Board approves five-year strategic plan
The SEPTA Board [last week] approved a five-year Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2021 through 2026. The plan – “SEPTA Forward: A Vision for a Stronger Future” – provides a framework for the Authority’s recovery from COVID-19 and sets a vision for future growth.
Baltimore Washington Rapid Rail announces diversity, equity and inclusion plan
Baltimore Washington Rapid Rail (BWRR), the developer of the Baltimore-Washington Superconducting Maglev (SCMaglev) Project, [yesterday] announced ambitious goals that would deliver billions of dollars of economic benefits to communities of color, women, and their businesses in constructing and operating the $13 billion high-speed train project.
Caltrain’s first electric trainset shipped to Colo. for testing
Caltrain’s first electric trainset has arrived at the Transportation Technology Center in Pueblo, Colo. for testing, marking a major milestone in the electrification of the railroad.
Metrolink awarded $13.6M for Antelope Valley Line railroad/highway safety improvements
Metrolink announced [Friday] it was awarded up to $13.6 million of Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Section 130 Program Funds for safety improvements at four grade crossings along its Antelope Valley Line in the cities of Palmdale and Lancaster.
Sound Transit Board approves transfer of surplus property to City of Seattle
The Sound Transit Board has approved a motion to transfer 10 surplus property sites in the Rainier Valley at no cost to the City of Seattle for the development of affordable housing, as a part of a partnership that includes a $10 million commitment from the city to build affordable homeownership opportunities.
Report card for America’s infrastructure to be unveiled next week
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) will unveil its 2021 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure next Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 10 a.m. ET through a virtual news conference.
DART Silver Line construction continues with Josey Lane Bridge in Carrollton
Work continues on the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Silver Line Regional Rail project with the start of construction on the Josey Lane bridge in Carrollton.
SEPTA wants to spend $40M in federal funds slated for Covid-19 relief on something else
The Philadelphia Inquirer reported yesterday that SEPTA wants to spend $40 million in federal funds the agency received for Covid-19 relief. However, they don’t want to spend it on Covid-19 relief.
WMATA selects Hensel Phelps-Stantec design-build team for new rail facility
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has selected the design-build team of Hensel Phelps-Stantec to design and deliver the WMATA Rail Heavy Repair and Overhaul (HRO) Facility, located in Prince George’s County, Maryland.
MARTA track replacement project on Red and Gold lines successfully completed
Just shy of a month ago, RT&S reported that the Metropolitan Atlanta Transit Authority (MARTA) was beginning “state of good repair” work on it’s heavy rail lines north of the Lindbergh Center, running through Buckhead and Lenox stations.
Despite the terrible weather, MTA slogs through
Ed. Note: We’ve been covering the impact of the U.S. weather on Class 1s this week, and thought you might enjoy this coverage on how MTA is fighting through the snow, delivering service to those who must travel. We encourage you to click on the “availalbe here” MTA link below for a series of photographs that really bring home the impact of the storm on MTA workers, as well as rail workers around the country. DCL