CHSRA San Joaquin River Viaduct project recognized for excellence

Some positive news for the California High-Speed Rail Authority.

Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority says money available for unfunded capital projects

Federal dollars have been very helpful to the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority.

California High-Speed Rail Authority No. 2 executive departs suddenly

Major news from the CHSRA this week.

Ontario awards advance tunnel contract for the Scarborough Subway Extension

Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx have awarded a $757.1 million contract to Strabag to design, build and finance the tunnel for the Scarborough Subway Extension.

L.A. Metro marks the start of major construction on the final section of the Purple Line extension

On Monday, May 24, The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) held a ceremonial groundbreaking.

Ana Maria Ruiz Jimenez joins HNTB’s national tunnel and underground team as principal engineer

Ana Maria Ruiz Jimenez, Ph.D., joined HNTB Corporation’s national tunnel practice as principal engineer and associate vice president.

Sound Transit completes new light rail base in Bellevue

Sound Transit is ready to open its new Operations and Maintenance Facility: East (OMF East), a key component of upcoming Link extensions to Northgate, Lynnwood, Federal Way and Redmond.

L.B. Foster launches new low temperature traction enhancer, Alleviate LT

L.B. Foster announced the commercial launch of a Low Temperature (LT) version of their proven ALLEVIATE traction enhancer product for top-of-rail use.

Brightline: Construction to Orlando more than 50% complete

Brightline continues to move forward.

TTCI freight rail research hits major milestone

TTCI freight rail research has achieved a significant new milestone.

Watch: Final phase of TriMet’s MAX Blue Line Improvements project coming May 15-23 in northeast Portland

Editor’s Note: TriMet is making some significant improvements to their MAX Blue Line. Below is a press release prepared by Tyler Graf of TriMet outlining major parts of the project. DCL

U.S. DOT details ongoing efforts to help mitigate impact of pipeline outage

While this is not a typical RT&S story, the U.S. DOT’s efforts to reduce the impact of the Colonial Pipeline outage are worth reviewing.

L.A. Metro releases proposed $8 billion balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2022

Metro released its budget Tuesday for the 2022 Fiscal Year that runs between this coming July 1 and June 30, 2022.

New digital tools will help crews operate MBTA commuter trains more effectively

The MBTA commuter rail network is currently rolling out new digital tools to help train operations.

HNTB selected by Utah Transit Authority for bus and rail services

Utah Transit Authority has selected HNTB to consult on program management services.

Senceive acquired by Eddyfi/NDT

Two technology companies have announced their intention to merge.

BART construction project begins in southern Alameda County

BART’s southern Alameda County track replacement project has begun.

Bridge failure causes horrific train crash in Mexico City

Death and injury resulted from a subway bridge collapse in Mexico City.

Congresswoman requests funding for next phase of Metra yard move

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.) has requested $4,000,000 to continue the work of Metra’s move from an in-town yard in Crystal Lake to a larger facility in Woodstock.

L.B. Foster awarded contract to supply concrete ties for major project at Houston Metro

Houston Metro has awarded a major contract to L.B. Foster.

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