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Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) President and CEO Nadine S. Lee on March 25 informed the agency’s Board of Directors that she will not seek an extension of her current…

Judge Lewis J. Liman of the Southern District of New York has been busy lately, deciding cases about the new Congestion Pricing toll that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has…

Canada’s Alto and private developer partner Cadence are launching the next field studies phase for the planned Toronto-Québec City HSR (high-speed rail) system. Also, California’s Caltrain honors Speaker Emerita Nancy…

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) are launching five new research projects “to explore promising concepts that could improve TTC operations, infrastructure, and customer experience.” The…

The U.S. Department of Transportation on March 23 reported selecting the AECOM-led joint venture with LiRo-Hill to provide project management services for the Penn Station New York “Transformation” Project, which…

Railway Age’s “Young Professionals” virtual conference returns April 23 with practical advice on career advancement for early- and mid-career professionals across the freight, passenger, and supply sectors. The free event…

Seattle’s Sound Transit works to close a $34.5 billion gap to deliver on its ST3 plan. Also, PATH (Port Authority Trans-Hudson) in New York and New Jersey is developing plans…

Southern California’s Metrolink passenger rail service on March 23 will begin “taking temporary action that prioritizes weekday reliability as the agency navigates a shortage of service-ready equipment,” it reported, due…

The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on March 19 reported seeking proposals from railcar manufacturers for what it described as its “largest subway car contract in history” with a…

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on March 19 published Safety Alert No. SA-105, “Electric Propulsion Power Systems – Finding Risks in Aging Rail Infrastructure,” for transit and commuter rail…

The contract with Alstom includes maintenance of the GO Transit and UP Express fleets.

There was a legal maxim in England during the Middle Ages that “The King can do no wrong.” That ancient doctrine has come down to us today as the concept…

Chicagoland’s Metra is kicking off a fare collection technology pilot. Also, Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) in California is building a Transit Ambassador team. Also, Denver Regional Transportation District (RTD)…

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released a preliminary report for its ongoing investigation of the Feb. 22, 2026, collision involving a freight train (CN-subsidiary Illinois Central Railway Company…

Keolis North America on March 17 announced the appointment of Matthieu Lonchamp as Executive Vice President, Finance for the region. In this role, Lonchamp will join the North American Executive…

The second Presidential Advisory Board (PEB) to help settle a years-long contract dispute at MTA Long Island Rail Road in New York issues recommendations. Also, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)…

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is initiating a Safety Management Inspection (SMI) of the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) State Safety Oversight (SSO) program for the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)…

Transdev Canada Inc. is selected by exo to provide rail rolling equipment operation and maintenance. Also, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority’s (MARTA) Better Breeze fare payment system goes live;…

Wabtec names Sameer Gaur as President of Global Freight Services. Also, STV promotes Scott Grogan and Paul Picciano to Vice President.

Wabtec Corporation secures multiple pantograph orders in India. Also, four new Alstom automated people mover (APM) vehicles enter service at Tampa International Airport; and Duos Technologies hosts FRA Administrator David…