Altamont Corridor Express extension in Calif. receives second environmental clearance

The Altamont Corridor Express (ACE) extension project in California just received a significant stamp of approval.

Public will have a say on Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project alternatives

The public will have the opportunity to comment on the six alternatives for L.A. Metro’s Sepulveda Transit Corridor Project.

Everett officials outline their priorities for Sound Transit extension

City of Everett, Wash., officials are getting ready to submit a letter to Sound Transit outlining their concerns and priorities for an extension of light rail from Lynnwood to downtown Everett.

Governors asking for federal partnership with new infrastructure money

As Governors make plans to deploy new federal dollars to improve infrastructure in their states and territories, the National Governors Association (NGA) hosted five governors, federal officials and private-sector partners for an Infrastructure Summit to explore best practices and spotlight gubernatorial leadership on the issue.



Court sides with Calif. high-speed rail project, says it was ‘single object of work’ of Proposition 1A

The way something was worded was enough for a group against high-speed rail in California to have more than a few words in court. And the rhetoric may not be finished.

Finally! Hudson Tunnel Project receives green light for construction

Now all that is left is the money.

Bossier City reconsiders action on grade crossing; Union Pacific ‘looks forward’ to continuing work

By a 5-2 vote, the Bossier (La.) City Council voted to permanently close Old Shed railroad crossing over Union Pacific tracks.

RR Mergers advises Platinum Track Services in its sale to GCF

RR Mergers & Acquisitions, advisor to rail service, supplier companies, and short line railroads announced the sale of its client, Platinum Track Services, to GCF Railway Works.

Palo Alto, Calif., officials endure resident complaints, pick solution for grade crossing

Not many are being neighborly in Palo Alto, Calif., these days.

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.

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More RAISE grant money will be delivered to more rail projects

RAISE grants continue the quest of elevating railroad lines.

Wilmington, N.C., picks preferred route for railroad realignment

Wilmington, N.C., will soon be getting a railroad line out of the way.

Five railroad bridges, rail will be upgraded in Wisconsin

A Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant has been awarded to the Wisconsin DOT to help fund a Rock County project to repair and replace railroad bridge components.

California high-speed rail project receives more grant money

The U.S. DOT has awarded a $24 million grant to the California High-Speed Rail Authority.

Bells & Whistles—UP to city: Not so fast

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

Watch: High-speed rail construction progress in California

The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released its latest video showing where all the action is taking place on the state’s high-speed rail project.

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.

FTA outlines how historic spending level will play out for transit infrastructure

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal is the largest investment in American infrastructure in generations, and marks an inflection point for American transit.

RT&S encourages those in MoW sector to take state of the industry survey

Railway Track & Structures magazine is currently conducting a survey on the performance of the Maintenance-of-Way industry.

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.

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