Light Rail

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is kicking off Silver Line train testing in Addison, Dallas, and Downtown Carrollton, Tex. Also, Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) is improving safety and security…

Railway Age is pleased to present the sixth-annual “Readers’ Influential Leaders” program honorees.

Third of a Series: Proposals for Princeton and Philadelphia. Henry Posner III is a man on a mission. He is actively promoting the concept of an inexpensive way to test…

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) continues to enhance safety and security efforts. Also, LA Metro announces that the LAX/Metro Transit Center Station will open to the public on June…

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) unveils a new online trip planner. Also, Metra schedules 40 safety blitzes in 2025.

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) ratifies agreements with three unions. Also, Amtrak advances upgrades at two western Pennsylvania stations; the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) selects a…

Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) warns of service cuts without increased state funding. Also, New Jersey Transit (NJT) debuts a new fare card; and the San Joaquin Joint…

NJ Transit President and CEO Kris Kolluri provides a statement regarding the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen (BLET) vote on a tentative agreement. Also, Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD)…

Railway Age’s third-annual “Young Professionals” conference—the industry’s only free event tailored to helping young railroaders advance their careers—will include speakers from across the freight and passenger sectors, including recipients of our 25…

Toronto Transit Commission reaches a new service milestone. Also, Metro Vancouver’s TransLink releases a proposed investment plan for 2025; and ACE (Altamont Corridor Express) in California is releasing a new…

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) launches contactless payment on Regional Rail. Also, Tri-Rail ridership continues to show signs of growth in 2025; the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)…

The countdown is on: Valley Metro light rail will expand into south Phoenix with the June 7 opening of the South Central Extension/Downtown Hub project. “This fresh segment of our transit…

Railway Age is calling on subscribers to submit their nominations by 5 p.m. ET today, April 9, for the sixth-annual 10 Most Influential Industry Leaders poll.

FROM THE EDITOR, RAILWAY AGE APRIL 2025 ISSUE: It works in London. It works in Stockholm. It works in Singapore. It works in Gothenburg. It works in Milan. Now, it’s…

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) kicks off Purple Line LRV testing. Also, Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) awards the Progressive Design-Build contract for the Bloor-Yonge Capacity…

New Jersey Transit (NJT) unveils a specially wrapped locomotive in recognition of Autism Acceptance Month, and will install new faregates at Secaucus Junction and Newark Liberty International Airport stations. Also,…

BNSF announces five executive-level changes. Also, Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) hires a Vice President of External Affairs/Chief of Staff; Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) appoints an Executive Director…

The April 2025 issue of Railway Age is now available digitally, with special reports on freight cars from Railinc and on growing and sustaining our vibrant industry from top thought…

Justin Vonashek kicks off his first day as MTA Metro-North Railroad President by greeting riders of the newly announced “Super Express” trains. Also, Seattle’s Sound Transit readies for the Downtown…

Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) appoints Michael O’Keefe as Deputy Executive Director. Also, Valley Metro in Phoenix, Ariz., welcomes Michael Eshleman as Deputy Chief of Service Planning.