Invensys given subcontract for NYCT signals

Invensys Rail says it will serve as a subcontractor to Five Star Electric Corp. in a project to replace two rail interlockings for MTA New York City Transit.

MTA to reopen old South Ferry subway station

New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority has taken the figurative plunge to reopen its old station at South Ferry, in lower Manhattan, in early April, after Hurricane Sandy submerged both the old station and its nearby replacement.

New York MTA gets $193 million in Sandy aid

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are awarding New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority $193.1 million in Hurricane Sandy recovery funds, including initial reimbursement costs incurred by New York City Transit, Long Island Rail Road, and Metro-North Railroad during preparation for the storm.

Contract set for Second Avenue Subway station

New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority Friday said it had awarded a $258 million contract to Judlau Contracting, Inc., to tackle mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and finishing work for the 72nd Street Station, part of New York’s Second Avenue Subway project.

MTA mulls reopening (one) South Ferry Station

One subway station in Manhattan mauled by Hurricane Sandy last October remains problematic for New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority, and it’s an important subway/ferry transfer hub: South Ferry Station.

New York MTA approves fare hike

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority Wednesday approved fare hikes for New York City Transit subways and buses, Metro-North Railroad, and the Long Island Rail Road. Fares increase next March 1.

MTA chairman expected to relinquish post

Joseph J. Lhota, the chairman of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority, will be stepping down from his position on Friday, Dec. 22, according to a report in today’s New York Times. He is expected to pursue a candidacy for New York City mayor as a Republican.

When the trains stopped

Hurricane Sandy stranded millions for days. It will take billions to fully recover from the monster storm’s windy, watery wallop.

Cleveland Track Materials gets MTA NYCT work

Cleveland Track Material says it will deliver five guarded, tangential geometry , double crossovers with 39-41-foot track centers on low vibration concrete tie blocks for New York’s Second Avenue Subway and No. 7 Line subway extension projects, both in Manhattan.

Cuomo seeks funds for stricken rails, tunnels

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was reported Monday to be putting together request for $60 billion in federal aid to help pay for damage inflicted on the New York City region by Hurricane Sandy.

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