Hitachi Rail Wins WMATA 8000-Series Contract
The contract could be worth $2.2 billion if all options are exercised.
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Commentary
COVID-19 Rescue Package Signed: What’s in Store for Transit and Amtrak
Let’s take a closer look at the increases in relief for transit and Amtrak; consider how they will affect service; and examine what transit, Amtrak and their riders can expect in the near future.
WMATA: Silver Line Phase 2 Advances, Slated for Operational Testing
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority targets a late-summer handoff of the Silver Line Metrorail’s second phase to Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA).
Supply Side: Hensel Phelps/Stantec, WSP USA
WMATA has selected a design-build team for its Rail Heavy Repair and Overhaul facility. WSP USA has appointed a National Transit and Rail Leader.
Bill Proposal Reauthorizes WMATA Capex, Provides $50MM for More Oversight
Slated for release this week: Legislation that will reauthorize Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) annual funding for the next ten years and include additional funding tied to safety, oversight and governance reforms.
Supply Side: WMATA, Stantec
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has awarded an escalator replacement contract; global engineering and design firm Stantec has signed an agreement to acquire an Australia-based transportation planning and engineering firm.
Buttigieg Prioritizes Transportation Worker, Public Safety
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg thanked transportation workers and highlighted the Biden Administration’s support of them during a meeting with Amtrak and local transit agency leaders and employees on Feb. 5.
People News: MARTA CFO, AGM, Labor; Cando CCO
Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has hired Raj Srinath as Chief Financial Officer and Patricia M. Lucek as Assistant General Manager of Labor and Employee Relations, a newly created position. Additionally, Cando Rail Services has promoted Steve Bromley to the newly created role of Chief Commercial Officer.
Report: WMATA Readies for Public Comment on Grim Budget Proposal
The Washington Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board is sending its proposed budget to the public for review.
WMATA Sidelining 6000-Series Cars
Washington Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is temporarily sidelining its fleet of 6000-series rapid transit cars after an early Nov. 24 train-separation incident on the Red Line. An investigation is under way; there were no reported injuries.