Light Rail

On Nov. 15, the Rail Users’ Network (RUN) held its Fall mini-conference. The online event bore the title “F.R.A. Corridor Grants – Boosting Economic Activity – the Rail Way!” It…

Railway Age and Railway Track & Structures on Nov. 5-6 returned to Chicago for our second-annual in-person Women in Rail Conference featuring trailblazing women and their allies, who are influencing today’s freight, passenger and transit…

Following an assessment of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) pilot program, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), in a report to congressional committees, recommended three actions that the…

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) will increase subway, trolley and bus fares by 7.5% starting Dec. 1. The move, proposed in September, was approved by the Board on Nov. 21,…

LA Metro continues ridership rebound with one million weekday boardings in October. Also, TriMet launches new vending machines to improve access to Hop Fastpass fare cards.

WSP announced Nov. 20 the appointments of Angela Schwarz, Senior Vice President, to Transit and Rail Market Leader; and Inez Evans Benson, Senior Vice President, to Deputy Transit and Rail…

Former Republican Congressman, reality TV figure, ESPN color commentator, professional lumberjack athlete and Fox Business co-host Sean Duffy is the President-elect’s pick for United States Secretary of Transportation. Duffy, 53,…

California’s Caltrain sends its retired trains to the municipality of Lima in Peru. Also, Amtrak welcomes back Keystone Service riders after restoring weekday trains between Lancaster and Harrisburg, Pa.; and…

Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) has received a $10,000 Transit Safety Pledge Grant from Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) to develop a safety campaign for The Tide, its light rail service in…

Caltrain’s first month of electrified service sees 750,000 riders. Also, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) releases its 2025 budget; the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey…

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) on Nov. 14 announced that it has selected the joint-venture firm of Tutor Perini/O&G to design and build a new…

Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) celebrates 50 years of service. Also, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) signs a new two-year agreement for expanded social service outreach; Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority…

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) appoints Ban Tien as the new Police Chief. Also, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announces the return of Subway Line Managers.

The NJ Transit Board of Directors on Nov. 13 announced that it has awarded a contract to ACI-Herzog JV to operate the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) system, which encompasses 24…

Class II Reading & Northern (RBNM), Railway Age’s four-time Regional of the Year recipient, promotes two employees in its passenger department. Also, Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT)…

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has proposed a new fare increase of 21.5% across all modes and methods of payment starting Jan. 1, 2025, plus service cuts starting later next…

STV expands its Charlotte, N.C., office. Also, Savage is recognized as a Military Friendly® Employer for the seventh consecutive year.

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) releases ballot measures on its 2024 election scorecard; Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) returns to pre-pandemic rail service; the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)…

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s (SEPTA) largest union—Transportation Workers Union (TWU) Local 234 representing more than 5,300 workers—on Oct. 27 voted to authorize a strike, according to local media reports. While the…

Railway Age is celebrating eight years of recognizing women who not only excel at leadership but also serve the community and drive industry change, paving the way for the next…