Construction recently began on phase one of the B&P Tunnel Replacement Program in Baltimore. Work includes the construction of the new Frederick Douglass Tunnel. Once completed, track speed will ...
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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recently announced the availability of nearly $1.7 billion through two grant programs to support modernizing aging transit fleets. Approximately $1.22 bill...
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The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) recently held a grand-opening ceremony to celebrate the first day of service for the $63 million Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center. The rail-bus...
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Ten manufacturers have submitted their ideas on replacement railcars to Amtrak in response to the agency’s December request for information. Amtrak sent potential suppliers the request defining and...
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NC By Train, an intercity passenger rail service between Raleigh and Charlotte, N.C., and the Northeast reached more than 522,000 passengers in 2022. This is the service’s highest total ridership s...
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The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) recently completed its first Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement (CRISI) Grant project. Work included upgrades along 138 mil...
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The New York 2023 State of the State contains a series of actions to expand New York City’s transit and make it safer, more affordable, and more accessible. The Metropolitan Transportation Authorit...
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The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will offer $20 million in grants through the Areas of Persistent Poverty (AoPP) Program. The program assists underserved and disadvantaged communities seeking...
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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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