Amtrak Pacific Surfliner teams up with the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board to promote soccer matches taking place in Los Angeles this summer. Also, TriMet bids farewell to the original MAX train; and summer savings are available for Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Commuter Rail riders.
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) on March 26 released the proposed Fiscal Years 2027-2031 MBTA Capital Investment Plan (FY27-31 MBTA CIP) for public comment, marking the 21-day public comment period.
Phase 3 of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s (MBTA) major signal modernization on the Red Line at Columbia Junction begins. Also, the MBTA expands real-time transit information into community libraries; and Metrolinx extends its partnership with Alstom.
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on March 3 reported that it will invest $100.3 million into public transit systems within the 11 cities hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup to ensure they
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) rolls out new fare gate tones and invites members of the blind and low-vision community to a sensory orientation. Also, Omaha Streetcar will begin track construction this April; and the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) debuts the New York Central Railroad heritage unit.
The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) Board adopts an alternative service plan outlining budget-balancing details. Also, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is developing a rail modernization plan to provide more frequent, reliable and accessible regional rail service; Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) members ratify a new contract with Alstom and Maryland’s MARC commuter rail; and Chicago’s Metra schedules 41 safety blitzes for 2026.
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), in coordination with the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) under a consortium framework, on Feb. 25 issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for new battery electric and
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) ridership continues to grow in January. Also, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) advances a major signal modernization at Columbia Junction.
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) adds another heritage locomotive to its fleet, paying tribute to the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad. Also, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s PATH rapid transit system in 2025 surpassed 60 million riders for the first time since 2019; and Amtrak highlights “strong performance” and 2026 priorities at its recent public Board meeting.
Metro Transit, St. Louis, will begin taking delivery of new high-floor LRVs (light rail vehicles) in 2027. Also, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s (PANY/NJ) PATH regains ridership in November, reaching 76% of the pre-pandemic level; and Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) closes out 2025 with service delivery, accessibility and infrastructure progress.
