GoTriangle, the Durham, N.C. region’s transit authority, announced on Jan. 4 that it was looking for input from the public on its Greater Triangle Commuter Rail Feasibility study. The agency lau...
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Six out of the seven largest U.S. freight railroads have implemented precision-scheduled railroading (PSR), a strategy intended to increase efficiency and reduce costs, according to a U.S. Government ...
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On Friday, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) said it supported the House and Senate Appropriations Committee leaders for including funding for public transit and rail systems in H....
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The U.S. Attorney’s Office in the District of New Jersey announced it had reached a settlement with New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ Transit) over allegations it failed to comply with the American...
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U.S. Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr. (D-NJ), Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials for the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure chairman, recently sent a letter to Fe...
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The U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced it will make available nearly $9 billion in funding through the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program to upgrade...
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On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced it would provide $27.5 million in Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) loan for the Double Track Project betwee...
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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recently awarded approximately $686 million to 15 projects in nine states to allow rail transit systems to address mobility needs. The grants, funded throug...
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The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Board of Directors recently authorized the T to begin negotiating the purchase of approximately 24 acres of land at Widett Circle, one mile from B...
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Amtrak’s new trains, Amtrak Airo, will roll out in 2026, providing a better customer experience while being greener and faster, the company said. The trains will feature modern, spacious interio...
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The Pennsylvania State Transportation Commission recently awarded 24 rail freight improvement projects, $26 million in Rail Transportation Assistance Program, and the Rail Freight Assistance Program g...
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The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Medford Branch of the Green Line Extension. The $2.3 billion project ex...
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The New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority recently broke ground on the $3.18 billion Metro-North Penn Station Access project in the Bronx. The project will build four new stations in ...
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A group of more than 70 members of Congress urged President Joe Biden to take executive action to guarantee rail workers with paid sick days. Led by U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and U.S. Reps. ...
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Massachusetts officials, including Gov. Charlie Baker, Massachusetts Department of Transportation Secretary Jamey Tesler, and MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak, celebrated the “substantial completio...
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On Thursday, Winchester and Western Railroad (W&W) announced it had signed an agreement to serve Commercial Metal Company’s (CMC) new West Virginia steel mill. The largest rebar manufacturer in ...
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The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will make available nearly $2.3 billion in Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program funding. Funding will be awarded to project...
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The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) rated Pennsylvania's infrastructure a C-, a new report card shows. The 2022 Report Card on Pennsylvania's Infrastructure outlined the status of the s...
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The U.S. Senate on Thursday passed legislation to avert a freight rail strike that would have a devastating impact on the national economy. The measure will next head to President Joe Biden to be sign...
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The Association of American Railroads (AAR) warned Tuesday that actions by the U.S. House of Representatives to take up new legislation regarding railroad worker contracts instead of approving agreeme...
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