NC By Train reaches record ridership
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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Georgia completes Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvement Grant project
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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New York plans to increase, expand city transit
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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Federal Transit Administration to provide $20M in Areas of Persistent Poverty grants
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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North Carolina regional transit authority seeks feedback on rail feasibility report
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 U.S. freight railroads have implemented precision-scheduled railroading, GAO reports
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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American Public Transportation Association applauds passage of Consolidated Appropriations Act
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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U.S. Attorney settles with New Jersey Transit over ADA compliance
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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FRA urged to support freight, passenger rail rule
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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Nearly $9B in funding available for Northeast Corridor
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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Indiana to receive $27.5M for railroad improvement
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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Nine states receive $686M in rail station mobility grants
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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MBTA begins negotiations for land near Boston station
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 releases images of new Amtrak Airo trains to debut in 2026
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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Pennsylvania awards rail projects $26M to support infrastructure improvements
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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MBTA holds dedication ceremony for Medford Branch
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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New York state breaks ground on Metro-North Penn Station Access project
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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Congressmembers urge Biden to take executive action to give rail workers paid sick days
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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South Coast Rail Main Line Construction Phase 1 substantially complete
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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Winchester and Western Railroad signs agreement to serve new West Virginia Steel Mill
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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