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RTD tests trains on the G Line in Arvada, Sept. 4, 2018. Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite Trains and buses could soon run more frequently on lines around Denver, reversing…
Read more RTD plans to significantly increase frequency of G and B trains to Arvada and WestminsterDeadly crash blocking SacRT light rail tracks in Folsom, officials say Updated: 4:02 PM PST Jan 22, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ A deadly crash is impacting light rail…
Read more Deadly crash blocking SacRT light rail tracks in Folsom, officials sayMaryland’s Purple Line project is one step closer to completion, as officials said the “28th and final light-rail vehicle” has arrived ahead of schedule. Maryland’s Purple Line project…
Read more Purple Line hits milestone ahead of 2027 opening – WTOP NewsMecklenburg County voters this week approved a 1% sales tax increase referendum to fund transportation projects. Support was inconsistent across the county. JEFF SINER jsiner@charlotteobserver.com A majority of…
Read more See where voters supported, rejected Mecklenburg transit taxAn Aurora pedestrian was struck by a train Wednesday morning after trespassing on the tracks as the A-Line approached, according to the Regional Transportation District. The unidentified victim…
Read more Pedestrian hit by RTD train at Peoria Station in AuroraENGLEWOOD — Metro Denver budtender Quentin Ferguson needs Regional Transportation District bus and trains to reach work at an Arvada dispensary from his house, a trip that takes…
Read more RTD ridership still falling as state pushes transit-oriented development: ‘We’re not moving the needle’Six people were taken to the hospital after a “serious” multi-vehicle crash that closed southbound Interstate 25 and a light rail line near Greenwood Village on Thursday night.…
Read more Southbound I-25 closed, 6 people taken to hospital after Greenwood Village crashNorth Carolina House lawmakers approved a sweeping crime package, 82-30, on Monday called Iryna’s Law, which is named after the Ukrainian refugee who was stabbed to death on…
Read more Iryna’s Law: New crime package aims to crack down on pretrial releaseU.S. Rep. Tim Moore, a Republican from North Carolina’s 14th District that includes parts of Charlotte, speaks on the U.S. House floor about the murder of Iryna Zarutska…
Read more NC congressional Republicans seek removal of magistrate who freed suspect in Charlotte rail killingDENVER – A simple change in strategy for Denver’s Regional Transportation District, appears to be working. After years of growing complaints about safety and security on public trains…
Read more RTD police said one workflow change from officers increased safety on public transitRegional Transporation District buses will replace part of the light rail’s W Line near Lakewood during weekend repairs, according to RTD officials. The W Line will be closed…
Read more Part of RTD’s W Line to shut down in Jeffco for weekend repairsclick to enlarge Photo via sunrail/Instagram SunRail’s long-awaited DeLand extension opens soon The DeLand SunRail station will open for business Monday, Aug. 12, the Central Florida light-rail company…
Read more SunRail’s expansion continues with imminent DeLand station openingNew construction along Welton Street creates what Brother Jeff Fard calls a “concrete canyon.” Oct. 26, 2022. Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite Parts of the light rail tracks downtown are…
Read more Much of the downtown light rail will shut down for the summer starting SundayMultiple Regional Transportation District light rail lines shut down temporarily Wednesday after a train hit a car running a red light in downtown Denver’s Central Business District. The…
Read more Car runs red light, crashes with light rail train in downtown DenverThe Regional Transportation District’s E and H line light rail trains will not operate on their regular routes from Tuesday, April 23 to Thursday, April 25 due to…
Read more RTD E and H line routes altered April 23 through 25 due to maintenancePart of the Regional Transportation District’s A Line light rail train will be replaced by shuttle buses on Saturday due to maintenance, according to an RTD news release.…
Read more RTD A Line replaced by shuttle buses on Saturday due to maintenanceDec. 15, 2023 6 AM PT The entire Metrolink regional commuter rail system will be shut down at the end of December for four days. You have the…
Read more Metrolink will shut down all lines the day after Christmas. Here's why
