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Sound Transit’s Link 1 Line to Federal Way will begin on Dec. 6. Also, Infrastructure Ontario and Metrolinx select Trillium Rail Partners (TRP) to deliver the Stations, Rail and Systems…

Earlier this month, we profiled Brightline, the only private-sector railroad that operates passenger trains (not counting tourist excursions) in the United States. The story—Brightline: Something Different on the Rails, which…

As reporters checked in at the Metropolitan Lounge at the Moynihan Train Hall adjacent to Penn Station New York Aug. 27 for the inaugural ride on the NextGen Acela, they…

One year after Knorr-Bremse’s acquisition of KB Signaling, the Control, Command, and Signaling (CCS) business unit based in Grain Valley, Mo., the company has been integrated into Knorr-Bremse Group. In…

New trainsets have come to Amtrak for its Acela higher-speed service on the Northeast Corridor (NEC). The NextGen Acela trains manufactured by Alstom made their debut in a ceremonial run…

The firing by POTUS 47 of outspoken Surface Transportation Board (STB) member and Democrat Robert E. Primus Aug. 27 leaves the five-member agency short two members as it awaits a…

In a way, the rail scene in New Orleans and on the Mississippi Gulf Coast has come full circle, within a few days of the 20th anniversary of one of…

The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission (WMSC) recently performed an audit of Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Metrorail’s control center and operations through in-depth interviews, site visits, and document and…

Patrick Preusser on Sept. 2 will join Denver (Colo.) Regional Transportation District (RTD) as Chief Operations Officer.

Jacksonville, Fla. -based Patriot Rail Company refreshes its brand with a new logo reflecting a “recent transition from growth partner to growth generator.” Also, Delaware legislators tour Delmarva Central Railroad…

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) unveils the winning design for the new 8000-series rail fleet. Also, violent and property crime plummet on Bay Area Rapid Transit’s (BART) system;…

Freight and passenger railroads support communities, ensure reliable service for customers and consumers, and move the economy forward—sustainably and with a commitment to environmental stewardship. The Women in Rail 2025 Conference,…

North American Rail Solutions appoints Doug Severidt as Procurement Director. Also, STV promotes Lauren Alger and Breanna Horne to Vice Presidents; Americold appoints Robert S. Chambers as Chief Executive Officer;…

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) on Aug. 25 announced that it has secured $3.5 million in federal funding to continue advancing West-East Rail.

The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) appoints Tina Vaz as Director of MTA Arts & Design. Also, OPW, a Dover Company, names David Malinas as President; RPM hires Binu…

Leaders from Illinois' Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) on Aug. 21 shifted millions of dollars from Metra and Pace “to help forestall 40% Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) service reductions” as the…

The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) on Aug. 22 issued a supplemental project update report, outlining what it called “a clear path forward to connect the high-speed rail system to…

The historic East Broad Top Railroad, a narrow-gauge former coal carrier on its second revival as a heritage line, reached a symbolic milestone Aug. 8 when a train steamed into…

The Texas Transportation Commission approves the state’s share of funding to keep Amtrak’s Heartland Flyer running. Also, Kansas City (KC) Streetcar begins full-service simulated testing ahead of the Main Street…

The Alaska Railroad Corp. (ARRC) on Aug. 21 honored the career of Conductor Warren Redfearn, who turned in his conductor’s uniform after almost 50 years. Following a passenger coach dedication…