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.

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.

Industry-Railway Suppliers puts industry on display during first-ever show

ndustry-Railway Suppliers held the first-ever Chicago Railroad Show in September at their headquarters in Elmhurst, Ill.

Bells & Whistles—Woman sues Union Pacific after suffering traumatic brain injury

Texas Central now has a date with the Texas Supreme Court regarding its status as a railroad company Video: Revised fencing for railroad tracks in Del Mar ‘would be devastating,’ says mayor

TTCI expands to create epicenter for rail research, testing, and training services

Transportation Technology Center, Inc. (TTCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Association of American Railroads (AAR), is establishing an independent training and on-track testing facility in Pueblo capable of meeting the needs of today’s rail industry and testing tomorrow’s transportation solutions.

Georgia senator pushing for billions for high-speed rail line

Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) is attempting to line up billions of dollars for a long-awaited high-speed rail line in the Southeast.

Texas Central now has a date with the Texas Supreme Court regarding its status as a railroad company

The Texas Supreme Court has changed course on a case involving the Texas Central high-speed rail project.

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

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HART

TTCI: HART report on frogs delivered ‘on schedule,’ but agency says final version still not ready

Confusion continues to reign in regards to Hawaii’s first light-rail line in Honolulu.

The first rail line to LaGuardia Airport now on hold after pressure from politicians, environmentalists

LaGuardia Airport in New York is part of an exclusive group in the U.S.

Coldwater, Mich., helps fund ‘imperative’ rail improvement project

The city of Coldwater, Mich., will be using just over $300,000 of its Capital Improvement Fund to pay for a portion of 10.1 miles of rail line improvement.

Edmonton’s light-rail project will not be ready for rides in 2021

Delays have become a part of the Valley Line Southeast LRT project in Edmonton over the years, so it is only natural there is another one.

SEPTA’s King of Prussia Rail Project in line for federal funding

SEPTA’s King of Prussia Rail Project has taken an important step forward. The project has received entry into the Project Development Phase under the Federal Transit Administration’s Capital Investment Grant program.

South Shore Line

South Shore Line double track bids still high, but are now low enough

South Shore Line now thinks it’s low enough.

Rail Group On Air: Lifting over 9 million lb into place at Merchants Bridge site

Railway Track & Structures Editor-in-Chief Bill Wilson talks with Chief Engineer Eric Fields on the task of moving the first new section of the Merchants Bridge into place … and more challenges on the horizon.

Rail construction issues drizzle on chocolate factory development site

A lot of people have a problem with chocolate. In Wisconsin, chocolate is having a problem with people.

October issue of RT&S is now online

The October issue of RT&S features the annual crossties report.

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