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Newsby StaffJune 6, 2002

Amtrak president warns of shut down

A proposed company reorganization includes a reduction of "vice president" titles from 84 to about 20 and consolidation of Amtrak's three railroad operating divisions.

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Articlesby StaffJune 1, 2002

Amtrak makes eleventh-hour deal, averts shutdown

Amtrak and the Bush Administration reached an agreement that would provide the railway with an immediate $100 million loan.

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Articlesby StaffJune 1, 2002

Tunnel used as emergency training facility at WMATA

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) unveiled a $700,000 training tunnel designed to provide a realistic training environment for fire, police and emergency response departments from local jurisdictions.

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ArticlesJune 1, 2002

Las Vegas Monorail Project Blends Style, Function -- and Risk

Privately financed, this $650 million transportation system is being built to Las Vegas' unique standards with sleek car design and "pavilions" instead of stations. Long-term viability will depend on farebox, advertising and merchandising revenue.

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Articlesby StaffJune 1, 2002

L.A.-to-Pasadena project stays on the right track

A 13.7-mile light rail line connecting downtown Los Angeles with Pasadena that's nearly half-finished narrowly averted a regulatory pile-up that could have delayed completion for several years.

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Newsby StaffMay 30, 2002

Orange County receives FTA approval for light rail line

The CenterLine is a proposed 18-mile system linking three cities in the county.

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Newsby StaffMay 30, 2002

U.K. Transport Secretary Byers resigns, replaced by Darling

Alistair Darling assumes Stephen Byers' position, for which Byers received heavy criticism after his initial decision to not compensate Railtrack shareholders.

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Newsby StaffMay 29, 2002

Union Switch & Signal awarded PATH contract

The contract is part of three projects underway to restore or repair PATH rail transit facilities and track damaged or destroyed during the Sept. 11 World Trade Center attacks.

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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2002

Rail systems warned against possible attack

The U.S. Department of Transportation has asked transit system operators to "remain in a heightened state of alert."

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