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.

Purple Line

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.

Bells & Whistles—MTA steps in to fix LIRR’s budget issues with rail projects

FRA publishes final rule for state highway-rail grade crossing action plans Maryland to pay $250 million in Purple Line settlement U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announces $544.3 million in federal funding

Maryland to pay $250 million in Purple Line settlement

The Purple Line project in Maryland is not getting any more ugly, but the state is taking a hit or two. Maryland will pay the companies handling the Purple Line project $100

Bells & Whistles—Texas Central needs permits for high-speed rail construction

Permits, a lawsuit and the Texas state legislature are in the way of high-speed rail project More rail tunnel problems for San Francisco’s Municipal Transportation Agency Maryland is ready to seek new

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