Initial take on historic infrastructure bill: President Biden loosened grip on climate and dollars will not flow for months
The House of Representatives passed a historic $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill late in the night on Nov. 5.
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Bells & Whistles—Texas Central wants billions from feds, but there is fear
The top news stories Railway Track & Structures was following this week.
Man who cut railroad signals in Pa. avoids prison time
A man who damaged railroad signal equipment in Pennsylvania will not see time in a federal prison.
FTA is recommending buses over light-rail extensions in Buffalo
Buffalo has the second-oldest light-rail transit lines in the country, and the system will not be getting any younger in the near future if the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has any say in it.
Ontario government holding $60 million in funding for Ottawa’s LRT system
The problems with the Ottawa light-rail system now may carry over to the budget.
Rail Group On Air presents On the Line: The top rail news stories in October
The lead editors of Railway Age, Railway Track & Structures and International Railway Journal cover the top stories in their sectors.
Will the infrastructure bill pass soon? Economic package still top priority
By a virtual vote on Sunday, most Democrats in the House of Representatives signaled they would support a revised economic bill.
Bells & Whistles—Met Council puts public in front of ‘big bad bear’
The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending Oct. 29.
U.S. DOT will use two loan programs to improve supply chain infrastructure
The U.S. DOT is determined to remedy the supply chain infrastructure.
MTA’s new substation will enable future growth of the LIRR
New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Construction & Development has announced it has completed the replacement of a 40-year-old electrical substation in New Cassel, one of eight along the Long Island Rail Road Main Line corridor being replaced or upgraded as part of the LIRR Expansion Project between Floral Park and Hicksville.
Acquisition will shake up rail ballast maintenance sector
Rhomberg Sersa Rail Group (RSRG) and Balfour Beatty U.S. are pleased to announce they have entered into an agreement for the acquisition by RSRG of the Balfour Beatty Track Solutions division.
Ottawa councillor on LRT system: People need to know truth behind ‘largest flawed capital project’
Ottawa Councillor Catherine McKenney is not ready to let go of a judicial inquiry involving the city’s light-rail transit system.
Charlotte’s massive transpo plan is getting worked out, but hurdles still remain
Charlotte, N.C., officials are still working out the details of a massive $13.5 billion boost, called the Transformational Mobility Network, for transit and transportation projects.
Non-profit group is formed to keep tabs on Austin’s Project Connect
All eyes will be on Austin’s Project Connect when construction kicks into full gear in the near future, but it helps to have the right eyes on the progress.
Public gets a close-up view of the real trouble behind the Southwest light-rail line project
The Metropolitan Council has heard all the complaints from the public about the new Southwest light-rail line.
Circleville, Ohio, wants a grade separation to deal with at-grade crossing traffic, but doesn’t know where yet
The town of Circleville, Ohio, is hearing what it would take to add more separations from at-grade railroad crossings.
Riverside County, Calif., will need federal assistance to complete environmental studies for passenger rail project
Riverside County, Calif., officials will consider a request for federal funding to help pay for the completion of environmental studies for a 144-mile rail project.
Montreal mayor promises $500M for second REM project
With upcoming elections come promises, and in the case of Montreal city council candidate Valerie Plante, promises come at a price she’s willing to pursue.
A project first will receive billions in federal funding
The first Expedited Project Delivery (EPD) Pilot Program project is closer to reality today after the U.S. DOT advanced Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority’s (VTA’s) Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Silicon Valley Phase II project.
CSX, W.Va. DOH attempt to work out deal for bridge replacement
The cost to replace a bridge in West Virginia has gone up, which means the portion promised by CSX also has elevated.