Commuter/Regional

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) unveils final designs for blocks under new Red Line tracks. Also, Metro-North Railroad unveils the sixth wrapped locomotive from its Heritage Series; a new poll…

The New Jersey Governor’s proposed budget includes a state corporate transit fee to help financially strapped New Jersey Transit (NJT). Also, the final arch is installed for the Portal North…

It was strange to see in Railway Age an attack on New York City’s congestion pricing plan, “More Fun Times and Unintended Consequences Ahead?” by Financial Editor David Nahass. He dismissed…

A new station in Hillsborough, N.C., is expected to expand Amtrak access. Also, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) releases an Android version of its Go Mobile app; and the…

New Jersey Transit (NJT) selects Alstom to overhaul its Multilevel II trucks. Also, Brightline, Florida’s private-sector passenger railroad, partners with Driftwood Hospitality Management on cross-promotional marketing.

On Jan. 4, the last of what started as nearly a dozen court battles over Congestion Pricing in Manhattan seemed essentially over. There were still a few issues to be…

Denver (Colo.) Regional Transportation District (RTD) has appointed Angel Peña as its inaugural Deputy CEO, leading the day-to-day operations and management of multiple departments and divisions, including Capital Programs, Safety…

The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on Feb. 24 announced that since the Congestion Relief Program began on Sunday, Jan. 5, through Friday, Jan. 31, tolls from the Congestion…

Amtrak extends Empire Service between Albany and New York City. Also, the Chicago Plan Commission adopts the Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) 95th Street Corridor Plan for equitable transit-oriented development (ETOD);…

MTA Metro-North Railroad on Feb. 24 announced details of a major expansion of the agency’s railcar fleet, unveiling plans to add new trains that will provide New Haven Line Service…

California’s North County Transportation District (NCTD) on Feb. 21 kicked off a 30th anniversary celebration for COASTER, the 41-mile, eight-station regional/commuter rail service the runs from Oceanside to downtown San…

News Item: The President issued an Executive Order Feb. 18 asserting direct control of independent (from the Executive Branch) federal agencies, including the National Mediation Board (NMB, which administers the…

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) partners with E-Squared to inspire future engineers in Chicago Public Schools (CPS). Also, the Maryland Transit Administration’s (MTA) multi-billion-dollar economic impact is unveiled in a…

R.J. Corman Railroad Company hires Donnie Stilwell as Vice President of Operations South. Also, Victoria Baecher Wassmer and Hughey Newsome join Seattle’s Sound Transit as Deputy CEO and Chief Financial…

Chicago’s Metra selects STV to support its procurement of new battery-electric, single-level trainsets. Also, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) expands its TAP-to-Exit program; and VIA Rail Canada (VIA…

The original Pennsylvania Station New York opened for service in 1910 and lasted a mere 53 years. It was a magnificent edifice, reminiscent of the grandeur of the greatest structures…

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) shares its service plans for Massachusetts 250 celebrations. Also, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) executes financial transactions that will “generate substantial savings and increase…

The Transit Tech Lab (TTL) on Feb. 10 announced that the 13 companies selected to participate in last year’s program will continue to work with regional transportation agency partners in…

CSX, Amtrak and New Jersey Transit (NJT), plus Caltrans (California Department of Transportation), have been named to the America’s Best Large Employers for 2025 list by Forbes. The magazine, in…

The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) advances pilot automatic detection system on right-of-way (ROW). Also, NJ Transit is named one of America’s best large employers by Forbes; navigation app Waymap is…