Del Mar candidate: Options to move track would present ‘devastating tunnels’

It was no surprise that track relocation was a hot-button topic during a recent forum of those running for Del Mar (Calif.) City Council.

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HART keeps light rail project moving forward with announcement of utility relocation work

The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) announced that a Notice to Proceed had been issued to Nan, Inc. for utility infrastructure relocation along Dillingham Boulevard.

Too many curves? Officials wonder if track design for RTD line is a hazard

The intersection of South Sable Boulevard and East Exposition Avenue in Aurora, Colo., is more like a trip wire for RTD train operators.

Bells & Whistles—Hurricane Ian destroys short-liner; HART has more red flags

The top news stories of the week ending Oct. 7.

HART Executive Director wants to move on from frog issue, but red flags are still flapping

Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) Executive Director Lori Kahikina said problems surrounding frogs on the light rail system are a dead issue.

Vancouver mayoral hopeful believes light rail system is better than subway for city

A Vancouver candidate for mayor wants to drop plans for a subway in favor of a much broader light-rail line network.

Brightline to begin track speed testing on Orlando line later this month

After many months of laying track and building grade crossings, Brightline will begin testing trains running up to 110 m.p.h. on sections of the newly constructed line.

TIFIA 49 increases loan borrowing power significantly for light rail, other projects

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced that the U.S. DOT’s Build America Bureau will offer low-cost and flexible financing for transit and Transit-oriented Development (TOD) projects at the maximum level authorized under law.

The October issue of RT&S is now online

The October issue of RT&S features stories on the L.A. Purple Line Extension project and how canines are used to clear sensitive areas surrounding rail projects.

LIRR Third Track project finishes $100 million under budget

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrated completion of the Long Island Rail Road’s historic Third Track project on time and under budget on Oct. 3.

MBTA readies public for yard expansion project

As part of the MBTA’s Capital Programs, the Capital Transformation team will hold a virtual pre-construction public meeting on Thursday, Oct. 13, at 6 p.m. to discuss work to be completed at Codman Yard.

Brightline prepares for Hurricane Ian

As Hurricane Ian begins to hammer Florida, Brightline has taken precautionary measures to ensure the safety of its operation and passengers.

Too much talking? ATP board member questions money spent on communications for Project Connect

The current talk surrounding Austin’s Project Connect is the amount it is going to take to establish a consistent buzz with the community.

Another delay on Eglinton Crosstown LRT project has officials wondering when line will finally be complete

Word problems usually come with multiple choice answers, but in the case of Toronto’s Eglinton Crosstown LRT project, the only option appears to be of the fill-in-the-blank variety.

Bells & Whistles—WMATA not ready to fix rail due to rail car wheel issue

The top news stories we were following the week ending Sept. 23.

Washington Metro on possible track issues behind rail car wheel problems: ‘WMATA is treading carefully’

Washington Metro’s Vice President and Assistant Chief Safety Officer Jayme Johnson wants everyone to know that the NTSB investigation involving the 7000-series rail car is still ongoing, and that no definitive conclusions have been made.

Southwest Light Rail project accused of causing more structural damage to nearby property

Met Council and the builders behind the Southwest Light Rail project are being taken to court by a businessman who claims nearby construction caused damaged to a warehouse that he owns.

Train derailment leaves rail bridge heavily damaged; transit accident sends three to hospital

Two derailments occurred on Sept. 21; one happened in dramatic fashion while the other showed more of a pattern.

Railway supply groups pledge future collaboration

This year at Innotrans, the annual railroad trade fair held in Berlin each year, U.S., Canadian, and European rail supply groups pledged to collaborate more effectively from this point forward.

Washington Metro ignores track issue that could be pulling rail car wheels apart

Washington Metro’s issues with rail cars might be more linked to what is under the wheels than the wheels themselves.

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