The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) said it has awarded nearly $4.5 million to five projects across the state that will improve freight rail service. Part of the Minnesota Rail Service...
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U.S. Sens. Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Catherine Cortez Mastro (D-NV) have introduced legislation designed to protect first responders and roadside workers as they do their jobs roadside. The bipart...
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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will invest $657 million in ferry services and infrastructure through three grant programs. The Passenger Ferry Grant Program provides funding to assist in ...
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A new rail manufacturing and services center in Lexington, N.C., by Siemens opened this week. Government officials and rail industry leaders gathered at Siemens Mobility’s newest facility to cel...
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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott recently unveiled a plan that will improve regional mobility through substantial investments in transit across the Baltimore region. The Ba...
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The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) held a groundbreaking ceremony on April 3 for its fifth Improve I-70 project, from Boonville to Rocheport. Improve I-70 is a series of projects th...
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NJ Transit announced recently that it will launch a pilot microtransit shuttle program in Monmouth and Bergen counties. The pilot program, conducted in partnership with Via and with funding from t...
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Hitachi Rail announced last week it has entered into an agreement to acquire Clever Devices, a leading U.S.-based provider of Intelligent Transportation Systems for transit agencies around the world. ...
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President Donald Trump recently designated Michael Graham to serve as National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) vice chairman for a three-year term. “I want to thank the president for this desi...
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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) said its Office of Public-Private Partnerships is accepting proposals for transportation projects through April 30. The submission window appli...
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The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently awarded the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities a $108.7 million Bridge Investment Program grant for the Johnson River and Ger...
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Norfolk Southern Corp. and Missouri-based Jaguar Transport Holdings, a transportation and logistics company, recently partnered to provide service in Doraville, Ga. The Doraville rail corridor serves...
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The U.S. Department of Transportation said on Wednesday it will invest $600 million to rebuild the Delaware River Bridge between Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Funded through the Federal Highway Admini...
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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced its proposal to use its network of regional airports to test the use of electric aircraft has been selected to participate in a Federal Aviation...
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Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), one of the largest transit systems in the United States, recently announced it is purchasing 24 rail cars from Quebec-based Exo for $8.58 mi...
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Data from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) shows that 2025 was the safest year on record for the rail industry, with improvements across almost every safety metric. The FRA safety data sh...
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The rail supply industry contributes $127 billion annually to the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) and employs an estimated 338,000 workers, according to a recent economic impact report. The industry...
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According to data from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) more than $665 million has been invested this year into traffic safety initiativ...
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The Maritime Administration (MARAD) recently opened the application period for the Small Shipyard Grant Program. This round will award $35 million. Applications are due May 11. The program prov...
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The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) recently approved a plan that authorizes $376 million in funding for grade crossing safety improvements and highway-rail grade separations at approximately 387 c...
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