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.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Dec. 9 nominated Kathryn Garcia as Executive Director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANY/NJ), succeeding Rick Cotton, whose retirement was announced
The U.S. Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) appoints Jebby Rasputnis as Director of Programs. Also, Rick Cotton is stepping down as Executive Director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANY/NJ); and a new President and Vice President are taking the helm at the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANY/NJ) on Nov. 13 proposed a $45 billion 2026–2035 Capital Plan, which would provide $2.6 billion to PATH for service increases, including the
The 87th St./Woodruff Station on the Metra Electric commuter rail line in Chicago opens next month after a two-year rehab. Also, MTA Metro-North Railroad is launching “super-express” trains on Oct. 6; and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANY/NJ) marks the 10th anniversary of its climate resilience design guidelines.
Brightline, Florida’s private-sector passenger railroad, teams with Loews Hotels. Also, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) marks the start of accessibility improvement work at Austin Green Line station; and Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANY/NJ) renews an operations and maintenance services contract for JFK International Airport’s AirTrain in New York City.
Will the High Frequency Rail (HFR) in Canada be delayed? Also, Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) receives the final funding needed to construct the Dos Rios Station; Brightline, Florida’s private-sector passenger railroad, will boost capacity between Miami and West Palm Beach; MTA Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) reports the strongest year in its nearly 200-year history; and applications are now being accepted for Transit Tech Lab’s challenges with the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANY/NJ), New Jersey Transit (NJT), and New York City Department of Transportation (DOT).
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s (PANY/NJ) Board of Commissioners last month unanimously reelected the Chairman, Vice Chairman and Executive Director, as well as all other incumbent officers, including Secretary, General Counsel, Chief Financial Officer, Comptroller, and Treasurer.
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s (PANY/NJ) PATH sets ridership records in September. Also, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) launches a unified Security Operations Center; Metrolinx completes accessibility upgrades at Eglinton GO Station in Scarborough, Ontario; and Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) wraps up Orange Line track work, removing 20 speed restrictions.
The Transit Tech Lab, a joint initiative of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the Partnership Fund for New York City, has released the proof-of-concept results for its three latest challenges.
