Rapid Transit

The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on March 24 announced that from Feb. 1 through Feb. 28, tolls from the Congestion Relief Zone (CRZ) generated $51.9 million in revenue…

On Patrice Polite’s first day at PATH in 2009, two things stood out. The first was just how nervous she felt when she reported for duty to the car equipment…

San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) on March 24 reported eliminating what was projected to be a $35 million budget deficit for Fiscal Year 2026, starting July 1,…

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…

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;…

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.,…

On March 14, before the funding deadline at midnight, the Senate passed H.R. 1968, the “Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025” to “avoid a shutdown and fund the government…

Pinsly Railroad Company (Pinsly) elevates Steve Laird and Jared Sleeth to Vice President Commercial and Assistant Vice President Business Development, respectively. Also, Steve Levene joins Network Rail Consulting as Regional…

The Ontario government has awarded the construction contract for the East Harbour Transit Hub in Toronto, an interchange station connecting to Metrolinx’s Lakeshore East and Stouffville GO commuter rail lines…

It was strange to see in Railway Age an attack on New York City’s congestion pricing plan, “More Fun Times and Unintended Consequences Ahead?” by Financial Editor David Nahass. He dismissed…

British Columbia’s TransLink has begun field testing the first of its new Mark V trainsets, which will run on the SkyTrain automated rapid transit system in metro Vancouver.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy on March 6 took action to urge Washington, D.C., leaders to improve the safety and security of the city’s transportation systems. In a series…

The first set of Kawasaki-built open-gangway rapid transit cars is now running on MTA New York City Transit’s (NYCT) crosstown G line. Also, New Jersey Transit (NJT) is speeding up…