Nonprofit firm to buy Railtrack

The company agreed to sell its core rail infrastructure business to Network Rail for $763 million.

Tri-Rail Introducing Express Train to Downtown Miami

The addition will offer passengers a seamless one-seat ride to and from Downtown Miami, significantly reducing travel time between the West Palm Beach and MiamiCentral stations.

METRO Briefs

MV wins southern California contract

Will operate and maintain commuter and paratransit services.

Feds Cancel $60M in Grants for Texas High-Speed Rail Project

The project was originally announced as a purely private venture, but as the cost estimates dramatically ballooned, the Texas Central Railway proposal became dependent on Amtrak and federal dollars for development work.

What to Do When Metros Can't Expand Highways Further

The era of simply widening roads to accommodate more traffic is no longer enough. It's time to shift from a car-oriented approach to an options-oriented one, where cars are just one of many transportation choices.

New Orleans RTA Appoints Interim CEO Amid National Search

In a farewell message to employees, Lona Edwards Hankins reflected on her time leading the agency and thanked staff for their commitment to riders and the city.

Man hit and killed by NJ Transit train

Despite conductor’s attempt to alert him, 60-year-old fails to get out of the way in time.

County of Hawaii debuts 5 MCI coaches

The new commuter coaches, which feature seating for 49 passengers, are in service on the island's longer routes between Hilo and Kona; and Waikoloa and Ka'u.