Light Rail

The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) celebrates a “massive” decrease in subway crime over the last four weeks. Also, Amtrak unveils a list of digital icons that the company…

Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 was a sad day on Girard Avenue in Philadelphia. It was the last day of service for the Presidents’ Conference Committee (PCC) streetcars that had run…

Jackie Corletto, Norfolk Southern (NS) AVP Sourcing, is named as RailMarketplace (RMP) Board Chair. Also, Valley Metro CEO Jessica Mefford-Miller is selected as one of the Most Influential Women in…

The Railway Supply Institute reports that 17 rail industry figures have confirmed their speaking slots at the Oct. 9-11  2024 RSI Expo & Conference, which includes a comprehensive Education program presented with…

The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) has contracted with Chen Ryan Associates (CRA) to replace five traction power substations (TPSS) for the San Diego Trolley light rail system. CRA subcontractor STV…

SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) said on July 16 it will implement “additional initiatives and a series of corrective action plans (CAPs)” in response to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)…

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) and the Purple Line project team on July 11 celebrated the arrival of the first Purple Line light rail vehicle…

Light rail testing is under way on LA Metro’s Foothill Gold Line extension from Azusa to Pomona. Also, San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) now offers a Youth Opportunity Pass…

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) will next month debut contactless payments onboard Green Line and Mattapan Line trolleys as well as buses and at subway fare gates, and has officially…

California Governor Gavin Newsom on July 8 announced the approval of more than $1.9 billion to support public transportation agencies. The funding, which was approved by the California State Transportation…

The July 2024 issue of Railway Age is now available digitally, with a midyear report on the state of the freight rail industry, plus the Car & Locomotive Repair Directory,…

Stadler US General Counsel and Chief of Staff Lucy Andre takes on the role of CEO. Also, Kwadwo Atta joins HDR as Southeast Transit Leader.

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) secures contracts with all 28 unions. Also, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) reports a 37% decline in serious crimes through first-half 2024; and Alstom Innovia…

CAF will supply six streetcars, plus parts and tools, for the 3.2-mile, 16-stop Omaha (Neb.) Streetcar project, connecting the historic Blackstone district with the downtown area, according to the railcar…

The last week of June was an eventful one for New Jersey Transit (NJT) and its riders. On the negative side, service on the portion of Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor (NEC)…

The popular U.K. railway podcast, Green Signals, offers an in-depth interview with Andy Byford, who ran the three largest transit systems on three continents and is currently Senior Vice President…

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) completes critical track work on the Orange Line. Also, the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) seeks public input on its 2024 OC Transit Vision…

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) is establishing an in-house transit police department. Also, MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) completes two station accessibility projects; Port Authority of New…

The governments of Canada and Quebec invest C$163.5 million to plan a structuring public transit project in Gatineau. Also, Amtrak and NJ Transit execute a joint plan to “accelerate investigations…

New Orleanian Tennessee Williams made A Streetcar Named Desire famous in his 1947 play by that name. It ran in the French Quarter but, despite its last-minute renown from Williams’s…