Union Pacific and CN on July 22 signed two agreements tied to Union Pacific's proposed merger with Norfolk Southern, under which CN agreed not to oppose the deal in exchange for expanded access to shi...
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The U.S. Department of Transportation announced July 22 it has launched a new initiative to use artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize and modernize the country’s transportation infrastructure. A...
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The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced it had awarded $11.26 million in grants to 48 communities to improve locally owned dirt and gravel roads. The funding is part of the Un...
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and members of the Maryland Congressional delegation touring the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild on Monday emphasized the bridge’s importance to the state and th...
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FreightCar America, Inc. announced it has completed its acquisition of Southern Parts & Equipment, Inc., a regional distributor of new, used and reconditioned railcar parts and equipment. The tra...
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The Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) said it is seeking proposals that will enable it to proactively improve its fare payment system. The transit agency said it is looking for new solutions through...
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The U.S. Department of Transportation will spend $2 billion to build two new military ships at the Hanwha Philly Shipyard, officials said recently. Using funding from the Working Families Tax Cut ...
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Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) announced it has selected Stadler to manufacture the light rail vehicles for Austin Light Rail. Stadler, a global rail vehicle manufacturer based in Salt Lake City...
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his state would spend nearly $2.5 billion on public transportation infrastructure to enhance connectivity for people who walk and bike, as well as to rebuild vit...
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Legislation that would modernize the Railroad Retirement Board and the railroad retirement system has been introduced in Congress. Since 1935, the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) has operated a di...
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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. ...
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The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee unanimously approved bipartisan legislation that would address improvements for the country’s water resources infrastructure. U.S. Rep. Sam ...
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The Chicago Transit Board announced the authorization of an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) to transfer funding support for the Blue Line’s Forest Park Branch. The Illinois Department of Trans...
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Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said two transportation projects in the state have received more than $26.5 million in U.S. Department of Transportation grants. Part of the department's Better Uti...
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Norfolk Southern Corporation recently named Will DeShazor as the VP Intermodal and Automotive Operations. DeShazor will report to COO Brian Barr. A 21-year Norfolk Southern operations leader with ...
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OmniTrax announced it has debuted a new rail safety technology on its new affiliate– Central Texas and Colorado River Railway. The track monitoring software will get its first use in Texas. The ...
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Officials with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) said the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project is moving forward with support from federal, state and local partners. ALDOT joined ...
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The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) Board of Commissioners approved a change order to the Hudson River Ground Stabilization (HRGS) Project contract. The change would remove approximately 500 ...
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it is proposing to eliminate deratements stemming from Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) System failures. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said the proposal...
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said his state has been awarded three grants totaling $73 million for transportation infrastructure upgrades. The funding will support increases to designated truck park...
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