Rapid Transit

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) selects FlatironDragados to build two key rail projects. Also, Segment 2 trial operations are under way for Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation’s…

Philadelphia has been able to boast many “firsts” in its history, including being the place where the United States was founded almost 250 years ago. Effective Aug. 24 and continuing…

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…

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;…

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.

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 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 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has proposed updated guidelines to remove what it claims is the “overly complex social cost of carbon calculation” as part of the rating criteria for…

The Federal Transit Administration on Aug. 19 reported that MTA New York City Transit (NYCT) has 30 days to address worker safety risks as required under a 2024 FTA Special…

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) launches a new public awareness campaign. Also, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) becomes the Bay Area’s first Tap and Ride…

Cast your vote for one of three exterior graphic designs for Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) new 8000-series Hitachi Rail cars. Also, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet)…

The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on Aug. 18 announced that it has approved the tunnel-boring contract for Phase 2 of the Second Avenue Subway project, which will extend…

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) pursues a single-source contract with Alstom. Also, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) will begin 20% service cuts on Aug. 24; and Réseau express métropolitain…

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) appoints Chief Legal Counsel Jonathan Hunt as interim General Manager and CEO. Also, Ports of Indiana appoints Dexter Salenda to the newly created…

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) Board approves a $50 million Construction Management Support Services contract. Also, Canada’s Metrolinx breaks ground on the second Ontario Line subway tunnel…

“Transit is punk,” according to Kamala Parks, Principal Station Planner at BART.

Rail industry icon Thomas F. Prendergast, CEO of Gateway Development Commission, leads off  Next-Gen Rail Systems, the communications, signaling and advanced technology conference presented by Railway Age, and formerly known as…

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) signs off on Metro’s Transit Blue Line Extension environmental review. Also, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) Board of Directors votes to join the…

Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings upgrades New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) credit rating. Also, Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) awards $500,000 in Purple Line small business grants; NC (North…