Light Rail

Stadler Rail has entered into a multi-year agreement with Hexagon Purus, a manufacturer of zero-emission mobility and infrastructure systems, for Type 4 hydrogen fuel storage systems in California. The systems…

Brightline, Florida’s private-sector passenger railroad, teams with Loews Hotels. Also, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) marks the start of accessibility improvement work at Austin Green Line station; and Port Authority of…

The Rail Users’ Network (RUN) is a not-for-profit rider advocacy organization that calls for more rail transit of all modes, an improved Amtrak, and better connectivity between the two. One…

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) implements a policy to ban violent and sexual offenders beginning June 2. Also, a new Passenger Information Display System (PIDS) improves the customer…

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) selects HNTB to provide rail vehicle professional services. Also, Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) launches an online capital-project tracking tool; and Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation…

Stadler is investing more than $70 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Salt Lake City’s Northwest Quadrant, with support from the Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA). Bussnang, Switzerland-based Stadler…

Second of a Series: Potential SEPTA Connection Demo. In the first article of this series, posted on March 18, we introduced Pop-Up Metro, a concept that could introduce passenger service…

Dow Constantine is named as Sound Transit’s CEO nominee. Also, RCR Rail Co. welcomes Bruce Mann as Vice President of Operations; and STV expands leadership team in the Carolinas and…

Canada’s Alto and the Cadence consortium sign an agreement to develop HSR (high-speed rail) between Toronto and Québec City. Also, the Canadian government advances Metrolinx’s Hazel McCallion LRT extension in…

The Government of Canada on March 22 announced an additional federal contribution of more than C$1.1 billion to help complete the Quebec City tramway (light rail system) and Montreal Blue…

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) looks to create a passenger rail service between Atlanta and Savannah. Also, Charlotte Area Transit System’s (CATS) issues are uncovered in a Federal Transit…

MTA New York City Transit (NYCT) appoints three senior operational leaders. Also, North County Transit District (NCTD) names a Deputy CEO; HNTB, a Southeast Division Construction Services Leader; and Michael…

New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is sunsetting MetroCard sales and distribution after 32 years. Also, California’s San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) and North County Transit District (NCTD) introduce…

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) average daily ridership in February 2025 increases from last year. Also, North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) considers a temporary station at Charlotte Gateway Station;…

First of a Series: July 17, 2023 was a beautiful sunny summer day in Rockhill Furnace, Pa., a town that is not located anywhere near a passenger train. Huntingdon, on…

Brightline West’s private activity bond sale “exceeds expectations.” Also, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) readies for expanded Foothill Gold Line light rail service; Calgary Transit is launching a…

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) on March 17 reported the permanent appointments of LaShanda Dawkins as Chief Administrative Officer, Jonathan Hunt as Chief Legal Counsel, and Steven Parker as…

More women are making their way into the transportation industry – and that’s worth celebrating. During Women’s History Month, we introduce Sandra Romero and Glenda Murrell, two train operators from…

This nation, and most of the world, recently marked five years since much of life as we knew it essentially shut down because of the sudden proliferation of the COVID-19…

Train testing begins on Sound Transit’s Federal Way Link Extension. Also, the Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD) and Fraternal Order of Police finalize a three-year agreement; lawmakers in Sacramento, Calif.,…