MTA extends signal modernization

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced that the MTA Board approved the first of three contract awards that will extend signal modernization along the Queens Boulevard Line east of Kew Gardens-Union Turnpike station with Communication-Based Train Control (CBTC).

Amtrak, MTA join forces on mega rail infrastructure deal

Now that the deal has been signed, the dealings begin.

Utility pole placement could result in an unexpected temporary rail bridge on LIRR project

The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) was not planning on this first with its Third Track Expansion Project.

Most expensive subway extension in world history called a ‘bargain’

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul walked the abandoned tunnel under Second Avenue in East Harlem on Nov. 23.

Bells & Whistles—UP to city: Not so fast

The top news stories of the week ending Nov. 19.

Final chapter? MTA hopes infrastructure bill will finally complete Second Avenue subway extension

So much has happened since the Second Avenue subway extension in New York City first received funding one could write a book.

MTA’s new substation will enable future growth of the LIRR

New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Construction & Development has announced it has completed the replacement of a 40-year-old electrical substation in New Cassel, one of eight along the Long Island Rail Road Main Line corridor being replaced or upgraded as part of the LIRR Expansion Project between Floral Park and Hicksville.

MTA prepares rail infrastructure for heavy rainfall

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has issued an update on preparations for heavy rainfall expected throughout the region.

Watch: Time lapse of bridge move on LIRR Expansion Project

Metropolitan Transportation Authority Construction & Development recently pushed the second of two railroad bridges into place on Willis Avenue under the main line.

New report on Queens, N.Y., transit project slashes MTA estimate to pieces

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) estimate for the QueensLink project was fit for a king … if he ruled the world.

Some at MTA want the East Side Access project to be a subsidiary, but not everyone agrees

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) believes the East Side Access project deserves its own office.

Bells & Whistles—A sinkhole and a sinking budget

Is the path to the passage of a major infrastructure bill already growing weeds? Sound Transit looks at later project completion dates to help temper affordability gap Unusual rail movement at grade

N.Y. Gov. Cuomo will not be able to sink his teeth into the MTA

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo will not be the master puppeteer of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

MTA ready for major track renewal project

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced critical infrastructure work coming to its 6 Avenue and 8 Avenue lines in Manhattan this summer.

Bells & Whistles—Handful of NYC Transit track inspectors fail on the job

With one big veto, Maryland governor chooses roads over rail Fixing a financial crisis with a people mover? Details of HART’s light-rail options released MTA Inspector General ‘alarmed and appalled’ by reports

New York City’s Second Avenue Subway project is back on

Federal stimulus payments to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) are paying off in terms of the chance for the completion of the Second Avenue Subway project in East Harlem.

New York lawmaker wants Amtrak to repair rail tunnels one way … and it could become law

Repairing tunnels damaged by Hurricane Sandy would have a ripple effect on other projects in New York.

Bells & Whistles—Could a new model revive public-private partnerships in rail?

MTA’s next-generation signaling system is no match for COVID-19; delays push back completion dates New York State Comptroller says MTA debt levels threaten capital program CTA announces sweeping Red and Purple Line

MTA’s next-generation signaling system is no match for COVID-19; delays push back completion dates

One day when the world is ready to get closer, Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) trains will be, too.

MTA trains have more zip thanks to signal upgrade

More Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) subway trains are on schedule, and that has to do with a massive effort to replace train signals.

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