Rapid Transit

Nobody seems to dispute that the subway system is an integral part of New York City, and that New York “wouldn’t be New York” without it. Yet there was a…

Seven transit agencies have been selected to receive Operation Lifesaver Inc. (OLI) grants that will help them promote public awareness and safety education.

Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) receives a $544.6 million loan from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Build America Bureau for 775 new passenger railcars. Also, funding is secured through…

The Railway Supply Institute (RSI) on Oct. 31 named three new members to its Board of Directors. Alin Campian, Chief Financial Officer, R.J. Corman Railroad Group; Joseph Pozza, President/Country Representative North…

The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) releases an RFP (Request for Proposals) to begin the preliminary engineering phase of the $5.5 billion Interborough Express (IBX) project. Also, Metra reopens…

The Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) taps Beth Ann Branch as President and CEO of Port NOLA and CEO of the New Orleans Public…

Leslie S. Richards on Nov. 29 will step down as General Manager and CEO of Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA). Her contract was to expire in 2027. Richards made the…

Amtrak’s Borealis ridership reaches 100,000 passengers in 22 weeks. Also, TriMet expands language options on its website; Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) celebrates the groundbreaking of the new Silver Line…

The California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) recently announced that $1.3 billion from the Transit and Intercity Capital Rail Program (TIRCP) funded by the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (cap-and-trade) will go…

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has issued an Enforcement Notice concerning its In-Use Locomotive Regulation, which is pending authorization from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Because the EPA’s ruling on…

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s (PANY/NJ) PATH sets ridership records in September. Also, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) launches a unified Security Operations Center; Metrolinx…

New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Chair and CEO Janno Lieber on Oct. 23 named three officials to senior strategic roles, including Demetrius Crichlow as the 12th permanent President of…

The next phase of Station Yards, a transit-oriented development spanning 53 acres around the Ronkonkoma Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) station, is unveiled. Also, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority…

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) releases its 2024 annual report. Also, a new agreement between Maryland’s Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Department of Housing and Community Development accelerates transit-oriented…

TriMet rolls out new security phones at MAX stations. Also, train service on Metro-North Railroad’s Waterbury Branch will resume on Oct. 28; the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) seeks…

Kansas City (Mo.) Streetcar takes delivery of the fifth new CAF USA-built vehicle that will support two extension projects. Also, San Diego (Calif.) Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) modifies its Fare…

Crime is down 34.1% on the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s (SEPTA) system. Also, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) completes its 100th Re-NEW-vation project; and Donlands Station becomes the…

San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) experiences a double-digit drop in crime. Also, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) logs its 22nd consecutive month of year-over-year ridership…

Mobility solutions provider Alstom on Oct. 16 reported formalizing a two-year partnership with Montreal-based technology incubator Centech to “accelerate the development of innovative and sustainable rail solutions by working with promising…

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…