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Research will explore ways to reduce the weight and cost of carriages and track to provide a cheaper alternative to heavy rail and metro systems for connections between suburban and rural areas.
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Last month, the state legislature established a regional transit authority for Metro Detroit, in response to U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood’s requiring one before he would release funding for M-1 light rail streetcar project.
Read More →The milestone achievement is a significant step forward in the MBTA's ongoing efforts to maintain reliability and provide consistent Red, Orange, and Blue Line service.
Read More →The DEIS addresses the relationships of the major regional markets within the Texas-Oklahoma Passenger Rail Program corridor in three geographic sections, and preferred alternatives are recommended for each geographic section separately.
Read More →Will double the length of the existing light rail system, create new development opportunities along the line, and significantly expand transit options for thousands of residents and students in the rapidly growing Charlotte region.
Read More →Bids to build the first nine rail stations came in significantly higher than expected, which led the agency to cancel the contract bids.
Read More →A president of the division will be chosen by the end of March.
Read More →Contract is worth $205.2 million. The 57 new vehicles will replace some of the 134 light rail vehicles in operation on the MTS lines, many of which are more than 20 years old.
Read More →As a part of the project, workers have installed two new heavy-duty elevators, one each serving the eastbound and westbound platforms.
Read More →The Rail Safety & Security Excellent Awards recognizes exceptional safety and security programs for rail systems in North America.
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