Light & Heavy Rail Transit News Monitoring

ST News Release: Link light rail will be suspended between Capitol Hill and Stadium from 11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 until ...

Link light rail will be suspended between Capitol Hill and Stadium from 11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 until 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 21.  Buses replace Link 1 Line trains to accommodate the installation of advanced signaling in Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel  …

Việt Nam's first urban light rail transit project commences in Phú Quốc

Crack discovered on T track along Warrington Avenue to disrupt light-rail service Saturday, PRT says

PITTSBURGH — A crack discovered in the light-rail track along Warrington Avenue will disrupt T service for a portion of the day on Saturday. Pittsburgh Regional Transit announced that T cars will operate from the southern ends of their lines, specifically …

Affordable housing will be built next to FW light rail station

Their proposal includes approximately 230 homes across two buildings. Sound Transit has announced the developer who will transform the empty lots next to the Federal Way light rail station. The notice of intent to award will mean Federal Way’s own Multi- …

Another cracked rail disrupts Pittsburgh Regional Transit's light rail service to the South Hills

Montclair, New Jersey: NJ Transit train derailment leaves 17 injured; first details out

At least 17 people were injured in a NJ Transit train derailment in Montclair, New Jersey, on Friday, December 19. The incident took place just after 6:45 pm. Montclair, New Jersey: NJ Transit train derailment leaves 17 injured(Unsplash - representational …

Pizza Pizza stunt pokes fun at Toronto’s beleaguered Light Rail Transit to highlight pizza delivery guarantee

Toronto – Pizza Pizza’s latest ad campaign highlights its “on-time or free” delivery guarantee by contrasting itself to Toronto’s Eglinton Light Rail Transit, a long-delayed project. The pizza chain, which touts a 40-minute delivery guarantee, deployed a …

Pittsburgh Regional Transit announces disruption of light-rail service due to cracked rail

By Patrick Damp Patrick Damp Web Producer, CBS Pittsburgh Patrick Damp is a web producer for CBS Pittsburgh. A Pittsburgh native who grew up watching KDKA-TV, Patrick studied journalism at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. After half a decade in sports …

Việt Nam's first urban light rail transit project commences in Phú Quốc

HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam's first urban light rail transit (LRT) line was officially launched in the southern island Phú Quốc of An Giang Province on Friday. Connecting Phú Quốc International Airport with the APEC Convention Centre, the LRT project is expected …

Phu Quoc breaks ground on nearly-342-million-USD urban light rail line

Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam’s first urban light rail transit (LRT) line was officially launched in Phu Quoc, An Giang province, on December 19. Connecting Phu Quoc International Airport with the APEC Convention Centre, the LRT project is expected not only to …

Sound Transit study finds major disruption, limited savings in downtown tunnel options

(The Center Square) – Sound Transit is unlikely to route three future light rail lines through the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel as the agency faces a projected $34.5 billion funding shortfall. The agency examined two alternatives for using the existing …

Valley Metro light rail expansion facing uncertainty

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — A plan to expand light rail to the state Capitol area and Phoenix’s west side is in doubt after the Phoenix City Council’s transportation subcommittee decided not to endorse the proposed plan. The subcommittee voted Wednesday against …

Link light rail suspended between Capitol Hill and Stadium in Seattle this weekend

SEATTLE - Link light rail service will be suspended between Capitol Hill and Stadium for part of the weekend as Sound Transit completes signal updates in downtown Seattle. Timeline: According to Sound Transit, the light rail will be suspended from 11 p.m. …

Transit fare hikes or service cuts? Here’s what riders want, according to a new MTS study

San Diego transit officials say the possibility of raising fares for the first time in 16 years is supported by a new rider survey and a comparison study of fares at similar transit agencies. The survey of 5,700 riders of the San Diego Trolley, …

WATCH: WSDOT concedes stray current risks on I-90 from cross-lake light rail

(The Center Square) - The latest status report from Sound Transit raises some major concerns about whether passenger rail service will be ready to safely operate across the I-90 floating bridge by May 2026 as scheduled. In a December 5th status report to …

WA: Light rail delays persist as Federal Way opening approaches

Twenty years ago, when the only light rail in Washington state was a 1.6-mile line in downtown Tacoma, transit riders might've wondered if the train would ever arrive in Seattle. Some probably still do, as delays have become a frustrating and somewhat …

AI and Computer Vision: Transforming Transit Safety and Experience

Public transport agencies are under pressure to keep riders safe, manage growing networks, and deliver a smoother journey, often with constrained budgets and staff. Artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision are helping to close that gap. What began …

NC: Federal charges added against suspect in second Charlotte light rail stabbing

The Honduran man accused in Charlotte’s latest light rail attack faces a rare federal charge that could send him to prison for the rest of his life. Federal prosecutors on Thursday filed a complaint accusing 33-year-old Oscar Gerado Solorzano-Garcia of …

Republican lawmakers threaten future light rail extension as federal funding deadline looms

Opposition from Republican state lawmakers has members of the Phoenix City Council concerned that a westward expansion of the light rail system — and the hundreds of millions of federal dollars that would help pay for it — is in jeopardy. On Wednesday, the …

John Davis MD Discusses Expiring ACA Subsidies and Rising Healthcare Costs in 2026

Detroit-area family physician explains how expiring ACA subsidies could raise premiums and why direct primary care offers a stable alternative. DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- John Davis MD, a board-certified …

First 5 California Commission Welcomes Dr. Sohil Sud as Ex-Officio Designee

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- First 5 California is pleased to welcome Dr. Sohil Sud to the Commission as the California Health and Human Services Ex-Officio Designee for Secretary Kim Johnson. Dr. Sud …

WOTUS Comment submitted on behalf of AGPROfessionals and Agricultural Clients

Proposed Rule Revising the Definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) Comment submitted on behalf of AGPROfessionals and our Agricultural Clients GREELEY, CO, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On December 18th, …

Rise Foundation by Envoy Announces Leadership Gift From Foglia Family Foundation to Expand Immigration Legal Services

Grant to expand access to humanitarian immigration legal services for low-income individuals and families in the Chicago region. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Rise Foundation by Envoy announced today …

Attorney Seth Woodall Announces Candidacy for North Carolina House District 65

Seth Woodall filed to run for the General Assembly in Rockingham County on Friday morning. EDEN, NC, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Eden attorney Seth Woodall announced his candidacy for the North Carolina General …

U.S. Consumer Ends 2025 on an Upbeat Note as Confidence Jumps and Frugality Eases, Prosper Finds

Prosper Insights & Analytics December 2025 leading indicators show a consumer who is clearly moving in the right direction WORTHINGTON, OH, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Prosper Insights & Analytics’ December …

Memorial Recognizes 152 Lives Lost in Santa Clara County’s Unhoused Community This Year

HomeFirst commemorates lives lost in recognition of National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On December 19th, two days before National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day, HomeFirst …

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida Launches Donated Website for the Holidays

BGCNF launches a new website amid a funding crisis, strengthening donor engagement and access to programs. Fisher Agency rebuilt the site to support families. JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Boys & …

Global Immigration Partners Clarifies EB-5 Visa Processing Times with 2025 Investor Timeline Guide

Global Immigration Partners (GIP), a leading international immigration law firm, has published a new in-depth resource on EB5 WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Immigration Partners Clarifies EB-5 …

December 19, 2025 Traffic Advisory

Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures. People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on …

New Boston Community Choice Electricity Rates, Providing Energy Savings to Residents and Small Businesses

Boston residents using BCCE have saved $200 per year on average on their electricity bills, saving ratepayers nearly $260 million since the program’s start in 2021 The City of Boston announced new electricity rates for the Boston Community Choice …

Mayor Michelle Wu Shares End Of Year Update On Public Safety Efforts

On Monday, Mayor Michelle Wu recapped Boston's public safety efforts across neighborhoods over the last year. Mayor Wu, along with the Boston Police Department, Boston Fire Department, Boston Emergency Medical Services, and the Boston Public Health …

Krown Network Achieves AWS Well-Architected Compliance, Advancing Its Quantum-Secured Blockchain Infrastructure

A major compliance milestone as Krown advances toward SOC2 and ISO 27001 with quantum-grade protection Quantum eMotion Corp. (OTCQB:QNCCF) NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Krown Technologies Inc., …

Defense Authorization Bill Advances Progressive Design-Build for Military Construction

New law provides explicit authority for Progressive Design-Build in military construction, modernizing federal project delivery. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) applauds …

Amaero Secures A$4.6 Million Refractory Powder Order from Titomic

Order underpins exclusive five-year supply agreement supporting US defense and advanced manufacturing applications Amaero Ltd (OTCQX:AMROF) TENNESSEE, TN, UNITED STATES, December 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tennessee, United States | 19 …

Community Reporting Expert HelloNation Staff Writer of Enterprise, Alabama Explores City Renewal for HelloNation

What does it look like when a growing city invests in the places where daily life unfolds. ENTERPRISE, AL, UNITED STATES, December 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What does it look like when a growing city invests in the places where daily life …

Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association Applauds Inclusion of Priority Bills in Annual Defense Policy Bill

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) applauds the bipartisan effort in the House and Senate to include multiple of the organization’s priority bills in the …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC President & CEO, Applauds House Passage of the SPEED Act

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, December 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) proudly endorses the bipartisan Standard Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act (SPEED Act) to modernize the …

'Transforming the Forks to Freedom Corridor: Natchez Begins $24.57 Million Federal Grant Project'

NATCHEZ, MS, UNITED STATES, December 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The City of Natchez, in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Mississippi Department of Transportation, has announced the launch of the Transforming the …

National Diaper Bank Network Founder Joanne Samuel Goldblum Honored with Second Major Award in 2025

National awards recognize grassroots advocacy efforts addressing basic needs and strengthening the social fabric of communities nationwide. NEW HAVEN, CT, UNITED STATES, December 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Joanne Samuel Goldblum, founder and …