Residents can take part in new CapMetro Project Connect survey
Residents can have their voices be heard by taking part in a new survey about development in the areas surrounding two big transit hubs that are in the works.
Residents can have their voices be heard by taking part in a new survey about development in the areas surrounding two big transit hubs that are in the works.
CapMetro receives $65 million in federal funding for new rapid lines
CapMetro will put the federal funding towards construction of the Pleasant Valley and Expo Center Rapid transit lines.
CapMetro will put the federal funding towards construction of the Pleasant Valley and Expo Center Rapid transit lines.
MTA makes case for more funding amid low ridership across subways, buses
Transit officials are projecting a $2.8-billion budget deficit by next year. While they are still looking at increasing fares by 5.5%, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is also proposing a new revenue stream.
Transit officials are projecting a $2.8-billion budget deficit by next year. While they are still looking at increasing fares by 5.5%, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is also proposing a new revenue stream.
CSX train derails in West Virginia after hitting rockslide, injuring 3
No hazardous materials were being transported and there was no danger to the public, CSX said.
No hazardous materials were being transported and there was no danger to the public, CSX said.
Feds launch investigation into Norfolk Southern rail accidents
Federal investigators have announced a special investigation into railroad Norfolk Southern.
Federal investigators have announced a special investigation into railroad Norfolk Southern.
Watch: Ceiling panel falls, narrowly misses Massachusetts subway rider inside station
It's estimated the piece weighed approximately 25 pounds.
It's estimated the piece weighed approximately 25 pounds.
New ‘dashboard’ launches, reveals which airlines let families sit together fee-free
According to the Department of Transportation, a parent who purchases airline tickets for a family should receive a guarantee from the airline that it will seat the parent and child together.
According to the Department of Transportation, a parent who purchases airline tickets for a family should receive a guarantee from the airline that it will seat the parent and child together.
Norfolk Southern to pay millions for Ohio train derailment, governor says
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says Norfolk Southern will pay millions of dollars to cover the cost of the response and recovery in Pennsylvania after a derailment of a train carrying toxic chemicals across the border in Ohio.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says Norfolk Southern will pay millions of dollars to cover the cost of the response and recovery in Pennsylvania after a derailment of a train carrying toxic chemicals across the border in Ohio.
Construction to begin on bullet train connecting SoCal to Las Vegas
The Rancho Cucamonga station will connect to Metrolink’s regional rail network, which includes stations in Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange, San Diego, and Ventura counties with Las Vegas over a 218-mile system.
The Rancho Cucamonga station will connect to Metrolink’s regional rail network, which includes stations in Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange, San Diego, and Ventura counties with Las Vegas over a 218-mile system.
20 cars of Norfolk Southern cargo train derail in Ohio, less than a month after East Palestine wreck
"I was right there and I was playing on my phone and then I heard a loud bang. And when I heard the loud bang, I started recording," Shawn Heaton said. "When I heard the bang, there was all kinds of debris and metal shoot out from under the cars and that's when I started recording and you could see them start jumping off the tracks."
"I was right there and I was playing on my phone and then I heard a loud bang. And when I heard the loud bang, I started recording," Shawn Heaton said. "When I heard the bang, there was all kinds of debris and metal shoot out from under the cars and that's when I started recording and you could see them start jumping off the tracks."
Ohio senators introduce rail safety bill after train derailment
The bipartisan legislation would subject all trains carrying hazardous materials to additional safety regulations and state notification requirements, and increase penalties for violations.
The bipartisan legislation would subject all trains carrying hazardous materials to additional safety regulations and state notification requirements, and increase penalties for violations.
Federal funding to be used in massive I-35 expansion throughout Austin
Tuesday afternoon, Mayor Kirk Watson signed a landmark Emerging Projects Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Build America Bureau.
Tuesday afternoon, Mayor Kirk Watson signed a landmark Emerging Projects Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Build America Bureau.
CapMetro apologizes for delays during Austin FC game after Leander train derailment
CapMetro said their service on Saturday, Feb. 25 was “not up to standards," and said plans were not executed to the quality they should have been.
CapMetro said their service on Saturday, Feb. 25 was “not up to standards," and said plans were not executed to the quality they should have been.
Austin to use federal government grant money to help fund I-35 expansion study
The Biden-Harris Administration announced a $1.12 million grant for Austin as part of a program to reconnect communities. TxDOT has been planning to expand I-35, its first major renovation since the 1970s.
The Biden-Harris Administration announced a $1.12 million grant for Austin as part of a program to reconnect communities. TxDOT has been planning to expand I-35, its first major renovation since the 1970s.
CapMetro Red Line to suspend operations for McKalla Station construction
CapMetro will be suspending its Red Line rail service from Feb. 27 through March 3 for construction on McKalla Station. A portion of Rutland Drive will also be closed.
CapMetro will be suspending its Red Line rail service from Feb. 27 through March 3 for construction on McKalla Station. A portion of Rutland Drive will also be closed.
New CapMetro train station at Q2 Stadium almost complete
The new train station at Q2 stadium is just about halfway done. Once it’s complete, CapMetro says the new station will make things much smoother on the Red Line, for both Austin FC fans and commuters.
The new train station at Q2 stadium is just about halfway done. Once it’s complete, CapMetro says the new station will make things much smoother on the Red Line, for both Austin FC fans and commuters.
Train derailments have declined in recent years, but they’re not uncommon, US data shows
Federal U.S. data shows there were 1,087 train derailments in 2021 — which averages to just under three each day. Most are ordinary and don't cause any major problems.
Federal U.S. data shows there were 1,087 train derailments in 2021 — which averages to just under three each day. Most are ordinary and don't cause any major problems.
Buttigieg urges railroads to improve safety changes after fiery Ohio derailment
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced safety reforms Tuesday and said the Department of Transportation will hold the railroad responsible for safety violations that contributed to the Feb. 3 crash near the Pennsylvania border.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced safety reforms Tuesday and said the Department of Transportation will hold the railroad responsible for safety violations that contributed to the Feb. 3 crash near the Pennsylvania border.
Ohio derailment: Clinic to open as health fears linger
Ohio’s governor says a plume of chemicals that spilled into the Ohio River after a fiery train derailment has broken up and is no longer a concern.
Ohio’s governor says a plume of chemicals that spilled into the Ohio River after a fiery train derailment has broken up and is no longer a concern.
Southwest Airlines exec offers up explanation for Christmas meltdown
Chief operating officer Andrew Watterson said it 'struggled to keep the operation moving' at 'key airports.'
Chief operating officer Andrew Watterson said it 'struggled to keep the operation moving' at 'key airports.'