D.C. Metro problems jeopardize new transit projects

FTA is considering the safety and reliability of the Metro system before granting money for new transit lines including a Purple Line light-rail system in Maryland and streetcar networks in Arlington County and the District.

Colorado Railcar Manufacturing LLC

Bombardier awarded locomotive contract

Order valued at $229M.

Oahu voters to decide on transit authority

Supporters say a transit authority — with three members appointed by the council and three others by the mayor — would be more independent than the mayor's transportation department.

LaHood calls on governors to meet new transit regs

Requires governors to strengthen and increase their oversight of public transit safety. Also requires that the FTA update the existing State Safety Oversight program to ensure that rail transit systems are meeting common-sense safety requirements and that the FTA adopt important new safety provisions for bus-only operators.

VRE Names Dalton as Its Permanent CEO

In hiring Dalton, the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission and Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission affirmed the recommendation of the VRE Operations Board.

Bombardier signs maintenance contract for National Express Essex system

The contract, which is for a ten-year period with the option to extend another 5 years, covers maintenance and spare parts on 74 four-car Class 357 ELECTROSTAR trains and is valued at approximately $213 million.

MTA LIRR sets on-time record 3rd year in a row

The 95.21 percent overall OTP is the best since modern record keeping began in 1979 and included 81 rush hour periods when on-time performance reached 100 percent.

Kawasaki to supply D.C. Metro with 428 railcars

Agency received $150M in federal funds for the procurement of the new generation railcars. Of the 428 new cars, 128 will enable the expansion of Metro service on the Dulles rail corridor and 300 will be used to replace the 1000 series cars.