Amtrak begins procurement for construction of new Connecticut River bridge

Part of Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor is finally getting some attention.

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.

Lack of stability, volatility force Calif. high-speed rail authority to hit reset button

After careful consideration and given the current economic climate, supply chain challenges, and 40-year high inflation, the California High-Speed Rail Authority has determined it is not in the state’s best interest to extend the time for the track and systems procurement in its current form.

Brightline continues high-speed testing on Orlando line

Brightline is continuing high-speed testing on its new line to Orlando. Here are some details from their press release.

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Two key Indiana rail projects reaching completion milestones

A couple of railroad projects in Indiana are moving along smoothly.

Largest CREATE rail project now in motion

Officials broke ground on Oct. 25 on the largest CREATE project to date, The Forest Hill Flyover (P3), at CSX Forest Hill Railroad Yard.

Montreal light rail project uses ‘submarine’ to bore through sensitive area

A massive powerful machine can be delicate.

MBTA executes final work closure of Green Line

This weekend, the MBTA’s Green Line Transformation (GLT) team, part of Capital Transformation, began the third and final full-access closure on the Green Line D Branch.

Utah exploring new passenger line; could it choose high-speed rail?

Utah is talking about high-speed rail, but the walk could take years to complete, if not decades.

Bells & Whistles—Sen. Warren wants to see MBTA leadership gone

The top news stories RT&S was following the week ending Oct. 21.

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Sen. Warren calls for a change in MBTA leadership

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) believes the only way the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) can fix safety shortcomings is to bring in new leadership.

TriMet’s Better Red project will shut down weekend service for bridge work

A segment of Portland’s MAX Red Line service will be shut down this weekend for TriMet’s Better Red project.

TSA issues new cybersecurity requirements for freight and passenger railroads

In an increasingly dangerous cyber world, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has issued additional cybersecurity directives for U.S. railroads.

Port of Charleston developing rail near-dock intermodal yard

With the overall future of intermodal rail looking strong, South Carolina has decided to build a new near-dock rail and an inner-harbor barge operation to improve workflow and capacity for southeast supply chains.

Legacy system upgrade guidelines spotlighted at Railway Age/RT&S LRT Conference

“Converting Legacy Systems to Modern LRT Standards” is among the many technical presentations at the Railway Age/RT&S Light Rail 2022 Conference, Nov. 16-17, Boston, which returns to a live, in-person format since going virtual in 2020.

Emergency work in San Clemente, Calif., will take longer; new contractor selected

The final details of emergency slope stabilization work in San Clemente are emerging, and it looks like the construction timeline has added some length.

MBTA GLX, Mattapan projects spotlighted at Railway Age/RT&S LRT Conference

MBTA’s Green Line (GLX) and Mattapan Line Transformation Projects will be presented in detail at the Railway Age/RT&S Light Rail 2022 Conference, Nov. 16-17, Boston, which returns to a live, in-person format since going virtual in 2020.

California’s high-speed rail project produces results when it comes to sustainability

As California leads the way on the innovative advancement of clean, sustainable transportation, the California High-Speed Rail Authority released its latest Sustainability Report detailing how the high-speed rail system serves as the backbone of the state’s ambitious climate goals.

Fatal Amtrak derailment was enough as MoDOT asks for major increase in state money

The state of Missouri does not want another fatal Amtrak derailment, but prevention is going to take money.

Rail Group On Air: The future of rolling stock

IRJ Editor-in-Chief Kevin Smith speaks with John Santamaria of Clever Devices and Alex Pacquet of Alstom on the rise of alternative traction in the rail industry as well as the latest trends in passenger experience and the shift toward predictive maintenance for rail vehicles.

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