It is lift off for the Howard Street Tunnel expansion project

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan led public- and private-sector leaders in breaking ground on the $466 million Howard Street Tunnel expansion project, which will reconstruct the 126-year-old freight rail tunnel to accommodate double-stacked container trains to and from the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore.

Most expensive subway extension in world history called a ‘bargain’

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul walked the abandoned tunnel under Second Avenue in East Harlem on Nov. 23.

Bells & Whistles—UP to city: Not so fast

The top news stories of the week ending Nov. 19.

Project Connect joint powers agreement receives last leg of approval

A joint powers agreement for Austin’s Project Connect was unanimously approved by Austin Transit Partnership on Nov. 17.

Rail projects are in high gear in L.A. County, but will the momentum continue?

Some are now calling Los Angeles County the rail construction hub of the U.S.

Bells & Whistles—Some details released on fatal rail bridge accident

Is the ‘Impossible Railroad’ project simply too impossible? Union Pacific releases information on accident that killed worker in Texas HART now knows how it will fix problem, but still lacks the fixers

Amtrak CEO confirms which two rail projects are a priority with new funding

Waiting for a huge increase in allowance, you can’t blame Amtrak for making a wish list.

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.

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.

Watch: Track installation at Eglinton Crosstown project

Workers continue to get the job done at the Eglinton Crosstown light-rail transit site.

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.

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.

DART reconfigures new D2 subway to lessen impact to Deep Ellum area

To the average citizen it probably makes sense not to surface a new subway system at a place called Deep Ellum.

With deadline looming in 10 days, House and Senate might be struggling to pass infrastructure bill

When Oct. 31 comes to an end, Biden’s massive $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan will turn into a pumpkin.

Bells & Whistles—LaGuardia had a new transit line, but now it does not

RT&S covers the top news stories of the week.

BNSF is getting ready to open line burned by Dixie Fire

The Dixie Fire is responsible for the destruction of over 963,000 acres in northern California, and according to fire officials it is now 94% contained.

high-speed maglev

Parking garage is putting maglev train project in the D.C. area in a bad spot

Opposition for a high-speed maglev train line in the Washington D.C./Baltimore area is beginning to stack up.

Bells & Whistles—High-speed rail excitement in Canada; infrastructure bill lull in the U.S.

The top stories RT&S was covering the week ending July 23.

Austin subway tunnel has no way out, may have to be longer

When there is no way to come up, you need to keep going.

Gateway projects

Threats by N.Y. Gov. Cuomo still putting worry into Gateway Project deadline

With backing from the White House and the Transportation Secretary, one would think the Gateway Project is finally ready for takeoff. However, there is another source delaying the countdown.

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