L.A. Metro halts Purple Line subway work: ‘Things need to change for the better now’
A long line of worker injuries has forced L.A. Metro to stuff a gauze in one of the main arteries of the Purple Line subway project.
Purple Line
Bells & Whistles—Purple Line project expecting more delays, workforce issues
The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending Sept. 16.
Problems persist for Maryland’s Purple Line light rail project
Delays and cost overruns have plagued Maryland’s Purple Line project, and there does not seem to be a recovery any time soon.
Bells & Whistles—Maryland’s Purple Line project is making a comeback
The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending Aug. 26.
Maryland’s Purple Line project is getting ready to make more noise
The long pause is going to be followed up by a constant press of the play button.
Maryland lawmakers could override governor veto to help businesses impacted by Purple Line
Small businesses impacted by Purple Line light-rail construction in Maryland might be receiving some relief soon.
Now it will not be until 2022 when new Purple Line contractor is active
Officials behind the Maryland’s Purple Line project are going to take even longer to have a new design-build contractor in the dirt.
Purple Line may have a contractor lined up in the next few months
After a year, it appears that the Maryland Purple Line project will finally have a new contractor lined up in early 2022.
Maryland Board of Public Works grants $200 million for Purple Line work
RT&S has reported on the troubles of the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Purple Line several times over the past year. Recent news indicates there may be a glimmer of hope.
June editorial: Rail projects and court room clashes
My everyday sneakers did not match my tie, but it went with my role playing in court.
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.
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
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.
Bells & Whistles—HART light-rail line might not make it to the end
Amtrak hoping for another $5.4 billion from Congress Single-tracking Purple Line in Montgomery County, Md., will put project at ‘significant risk’ Historic rail bridge in Iowa will be difficult to move, but
Single-tracking Purple Line in Montgomery County, Md., will put project at ‘significant risk’
Montgomery County, Md., is not going to get its wish.
April Editorial: Purple Line’s ongoing problems have not deterred Maryland governor
I was slowly dropping, trying to figure out what the hand in front of my face was trying to tell me.
Final lawsuit against Purple Line project questions choice of light rail over buses
The third and final lawsuit against the Purple Line project in Maryland could just result in a second look.
Bells & Whistles—Brightline faces final deadline for Tampa rail extension
Granted one final extension, Brightline needs to resolve issues for Tampa route L.A. Metro’s Elsie makes another break through for Purple Line Extension Project Purple Line contractor finalists announced; single track requested
Purple Line contractor finalists announced; single track requested in Montgomery County
The Purple Line restart is starting to gain some traction, as the list of design-build contractors has been shortened.
Maryland governor likes the private involvement in troubled Purple Line, sees using the approach in the future
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan did not like Red a few years ago, but he has higher hopes for something like a Purple.