Rapid Transit

Since its 1979 entry into the U.S. market, Kawasaki Rail Car, the U.S. subsidiary of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, has delivered more than $12 billion worth of railcars. On Oct. 9,…

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is seeking candidates to serve on the Transit Advisory Committee for Safety (TRACS). The application deadline is Nov. 6. TRACS provides information, advice, and recommendations…

The LA Metro Board recently authorized entering into a Joint Development Agreement with NOHO Development Associates, LLC, an affiliate of Trammel Crow Company (TCC) and High Street Residential (TCC’s subsidiary),…

Work is now under way across all contracts that make up Metrolinx’s Ontario Line project. Also, AECOM has been selected as design partner for the Capital Line South Light Rail…

Amtrak, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and NJ Transit (the Railroad Partners) on Oct. 2 released a feasibility study that analyzes the potential of four concepts to double…

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) has published its 2024 Transit Equity Report, highlighting the work of transit agencies nationwide to ensure that their services benefit all community members, particularly those…

Railway Age’s October 2024 issue is available digitally, with the latest on freight rail industry growth, fastening systems, and PTC lessons learned, plus the annual Railroad Financial Desk Book.

Arlington, Mass., explores an extension of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Red Line. Also, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) commits to awarding up to $7.5 billion to…

Alstom on Sept. 30 announced that it is opening a new project office in the heart of Philadelphia’s Center City. The company has a long history in Pennsylvania and is…

Do you know a trailblazing woman in rail? Nominate a colleague (or yourself) who is paving the way for others to make a career in the industry. Deadline: Tuesday, Oct.…

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) expands its pilot program on combating fare evasion with the purchase of 100 full-length fare gates. Also, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) releases a climate…

This past summer, we reported in depth about the “fiscal cliff” that now confronts essentially the entire transit industry in the United States, due to the one-shot nature of COVID-19…

Amtrak elevates Byl Herrmann to Executive Vice President and General Counsel. Also, professional services firm STV hires Miguel Santiago as Vice President and Newark, N.J., Area Manager for the Transportation…

Amtrak debuts a new integration with Google to support more sustainable transportation choices. Also, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is named Agency of the Year by Latinos In Transit (LIT);…

The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on Sept. 18 released its proposed 2025-2029 Capital Plan that would invest $68.4 billion in rebuilding, improving, and expanding its system of subways,…

Throughout the spring, we reported on the slow but steady progress of the proposal to charge tolls for most vehicles entering the Central Business District of Manhattan, defined as the…

Last June, when New York Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered a “pause” on the proposed congestion toll for vehicles entering Manhattan south of 60th Street, it appeared that the court cases…

Brightline, Florida’s private-sector passenger railroad, eyes an extension to Tampa. Also, the Board of Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro) in Austin, Tex., approves next year’s budget; and New York Metropolitan…

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) has released its annual Public Transportation Vehicle Database, providing fleet details of approximately 158 U.S. and six Canadian transit agencies and representing systems that carry…

The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) launches a new feature on its TrainTime app. Also, Amtrak launches the Floridian, with daily service between Chicago and Miami; Metro-North Railroad launches…