‘Insolvent And Foolish’: Biden-Harris Admin Gives Millions To High-Speed Rail Project That Has Been Stalled For Years
The Biden administration has awarded Amtrak more than $60 million for a high-speed rail project in Texas that has stalled after failing to attract private investment, according to grant records. Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Granted On August 2, Amtrak was awarded $63.9 million for the Texas High-Speed Rail Corridor project, which has been under the […]
Massive BNSF regional rail complex faces scrutiny as it eyes Valley approval
A date has been set for the next round of approvals BNSF needs to move forward with construction of a major Valley community complex, but nearby residents have been fighting against the project for years. Texas-based BNSF Railway, in partnership with real estate giants CRG and Kroenke Group, wants to develop a 4,300-acre freight transportation […]
High-speed rail is coming to the Central Valley. Residents see a new life in the fast lane
Fresno, California — The piling equipment was in place and ready to drive a 40-foot concrete column into the ground. Just beyond the rig this winter afternoon, trucks and cars continued to stream down State Route 198 in Hanford, separated from the construction site by a white partition. And the pile driving began. With the […]
Vegas High-Speed Rail Line Gets $2.5 Billion In Federal Bonds As Similar Project In California Flounders
The Biden administration on Tuesday spent billions more on a similar project in California, but after 15 years and no progress, the Biden administration announced a $2.5 billion federal grant for a high-speed rail project linking Las Vegas to Southern California. approved the bond. The $2.5 billion bond approved by the Department of Transportation (DOT) […]
Republican plan to renew Maricopa County transit tax nixes light rail, ‘road diets’
Arizona House Republicans submitted their own version of a new toll tax for Maricopa County on Monday that does not align with Governor Katie Hobbs’ requests. However, the proposal did not reach the floor of the House of Representatives for a vote on Monday, so it remains unclear whether it will be able to garner […]
Amid crumbling cliffs, Orange County considers moving its famously scenic rail line inland
The railroad is one of the most iconic and frequented passenger rail lines in the United States, connecting cities in Southern California along the beautiful coastline. From the grassy headlands of San Luis Obispo to the wide beaches of Orange County to the seaside cliffs of San Diego, the so-called Rossan Rail Corridor is renowned […]
Signal Failure Blamed For Rail Disaster That Killed 275, Injured Hundreds in India
Preliminary investigations have revealed that an error in the electronic signaling system was responsible for one of India’s most devastating rail accidents in recent decades. 275 people were killed and more than 1,000 injured in a rail accident in eastern India’s Orissa state on Friday, it said. CNN. A statement by the Orissa government revealed […]
Arizona Senate can try to kill light rail. But it will backfire
There is a saying in politics that you can’t afford to make enemies. In the halls of power, the phrase “don’t be silly” is common. These are the maxims to follow as Greater Phoenix leaders work to enact transportation plans to keep cars, buses and trains moving in our ever-expanding economy. otherwise nothing will be […]
California landslide halts rail service, homes evacuated
SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. (AP) — A landslide in Southern California closed a historic cultural center, shut down rail service in the area and forced nearby homes to evacuate, officials said. The western slopes of San Clemente’s Casa Romantica and Cultural Center and Gardens fell about 20 feet (about 6 meters) Thursday afternoon after several days […]
Republican war on light rail could leave Maricopa County with a mess
The next time you’re late for work and cruising down the highway at 11 km/h, consider: Could be worse. In fact, it could soon be worse for all of us thanks to the Arizona legislative babbling. Congress wants its own transportation plan The far-right crowd that runs the place seems to despise light rail. So […]