Austin begins procurement process for Project Connect light rail design
Austin's light rail project is the most significant public transit investment to ever come to Central Texas.
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Kansas port authority secures $25 million grant to boost rail freight infrastructure
The new transload facility is expected to help reduce transportation costs and decrease reliance on trucks.
Charlotte weighs multiple transit expansion options comparing light rail, BRT
The Charlotte Area Transit System is looking to balance ambitious transit goals with financial constraints as the regional population grows.
Wisconsin receives $38.6 million grant to support new passenger rail line
The grant will fund the first six years of operations for the Borealis trains, which launched in May 2024.
$1.1 billion in federal grants to fund safety improvements at rail crossings
These grants are meant to modernize rail crossings to improve safety and efficiency.
California releases long-term vision to guide rail infrastructure projects
The State Rail Plan envisions years of funding opportunities and massive upgrades to California's rail system.
Austin unveils new design plan for light rail project
Nearly 10 miles of light rail will be added across Austin, from UT through downtown and over Lady Bird Lake.
New York announces nearly $102 million in funding for rail and port improvement projects
NYDOT will pursue applicants that modernize rail infrastructure and further establish New York as a global commerce destination.
Freight rail cars subject to stricter production controls under federal new rule
The Federal Railroad Administration's new regulation requires freight cars to adhere to rigorous manufacturing standards.
Denver RTD approves FY 2025 budget for light rail, transit projects
The largest expenditure listed in the budget will go toward the Downtown Light Rail Reconstruction Project, totaling $152 million for FY 2025.
