Canada: Toronto is planning a pricey expansion of Bloor-Yonge TTC station to reduce overcrowding
City staff has recommended that $500M in federal transit funding be aimed at the major expansion of Toronto’s busiest subway station. Total cost, including city and provincial funding, is pegged at $1.1 billion. [thestar.com]
UK: London’s Crossrail project likely to open in 2021 and cost more
Completition of Crossrail project is likely to be further delayed until 2021 and cost even more according to a scathing report by the British parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) published on April 3. [railjournal.com]
USA: Miami-West Palm Brightline trains often seem empty. Is it a sign of trouble, or just growing pains?
Though passenger levels remain below projections and Brightline – now rebranded as Virgin Trains –continues to operate at a loss, recent ridership is on an uptick and plans for a 170-mile extension to Orlando remain firm. [miamiherald.com]
UK: First look inside new Caledonian Sleeper trains
London to Scotland overnight train operator Caledonian Sleeper has unveiled the interiors of its new coaches. Service to Glasgow/Edinburgh is expected by late May with Aberdeen/Inverness/Fort William service to follow. [railwaygazette.com]
