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U.S. Transportation Department report outlines how upgrades could increase capacity at Penn Station

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By Liz Carey  |  July 17, 2026

A new report from the U.S. Department of Transportation illustrates how infrastructure improvements at New York’s Penn Station will impact the station’s capacity and improve passenger experience. The report from Phase One of the New York Penn Station Service Optimization Study (SOS), analyzed what impact basic infrastructure improvements to the station’s footprint would have on the station’s train capacity. The report looked at extending three key platforms, installing more stairs an...

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Massachusetts awarded more than $26M in federal transportation grants

By Liz Carey
July 15, 2026

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said two transportation projects in the state have received more than $26.5 million in U...Read More »

OmniTRAX launches rail safety technology in Texas

By Liz Carey
July 14, 2026

OmniTrax announced it has debuted a new rail safety technology on its new affiliate– Central Texas and Colorado River ...Read More »

EPA proposes eliminating DEF Deratements to save truckers billions

By Liz Carey
July 13, 2026

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it is proposing to eliminate deratements stemming from Diesel Exhaust...Read More »

Wisconsin DOT announces $180M for counties, municipalities to improve roads

By Liz Carey
July 10, 2026

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers said the latest payment for road improvements, more than $180 million, to the state’s counti...Read More »

U.S. Transportation Department invests $1.73B into transportation infrastructure

By Liz Carey
July 9, 2026

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced the investment of $1.73 billion into transportation infrastructure in 52...Read More »

Kentucky announces $5.5M in funding for local bridges

By Liz Carey
July 8, 2026

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced his state would spend $5.5 million to repair or replace 10 bridges across eight cou...Read More »

First R211 train cars to rollout on MTA D Line

By Liz Carey
July 6, 2026

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York City Transit announced new R211A trains have rolled out on the ...Read More »

New York to improve travel on state roads through holiday weekend

By Liz Carey
July 2, 2026

The New York State Department of Transportation, as well as state and local law enforcement agencies began work on June ...Read More »

EV Advocacy group applauds California’s EV buyer incentive legislation

By Liz Carey
July 1, 2026

The electric vehicle (EV) advocacy group American EV Jobs Alliance praised California Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Californ...Read More »

NY announces more than $43M in roadway safety awards

By Liz Carey
June 30, 2026

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced her state had awarded more than $43 million in funding to help local governments wi...Read More »

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