A train station closed in Westerly, Rhode Island two years ago, has reopened as a mixed space, combining a waiting area for passengers with a new arts venue. The change is the result of cooperation...
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The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) introduced last week a universal reduced fare card, specially designed for senior and disabled public transit riders. The pilot program is a joint p...
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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) recently published on its website an updated 12-Year Transportation program, which now foresees $63.9 billion will be available over the next 12...
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An analysis by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) found that progress is being made on installation of Positive Train Control (PTC) technology, leading to the potential of a safer e...
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U.S. Rep. Jeff Denham (R-CA) recently received the Railroad Achievement Award from the Association of American Railroads (AAR) and GoRail. The award honors members of Congress who have shown leade...
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A recently released American Public Transportation Association (APTA) report revealed Americans took 2.4 billion trips on public transportation in the first quarter of 2018. Officials also acknowle...
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In an effort to improve service and meet travelers’ needs on their Midwest Network, Amtrak has worked through the summer to introduce several changes in time for back-to-school and the fall travel s...
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Global logistics company XPO Logistics has opened its first Canadian hub for last mile distribution, noting the 50,000 square-feet, Toronto-based facility would be staffed by 70 employees to serve cus...
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A bipartisan group of senators recently urged Amtrak to uphold a public-private partnership continuing operation of the Southwest Chief passenger train and long-distance passenger service. Official...
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit recently ruled that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Amtrak can set their own standards for measuring passenger rail service on-time perform...
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The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) selected this week several experts to assist member railroads in grant application submissions for available programs currently provi...
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City, state, and federal officials recently joined with freight industry experts in unveiling a plan to modernize New York City’s distribution systems. Architects of the $100 million plan, Freigh...
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The North County Transit District (NCTD) Board of Directors signed off on the replacement of five locomotives last month, swapping out decades-old machines for newer Siemens models. The new locomot...
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The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is still determining what caused the collapse of a bridge in downtown Syracuse, New York, but the situation prompted U.S. Rep. John Katko (R-NY) to question t...
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The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) announced that they will be updating its State Rail Plan last week, with an eye on freight and passenger rail needs and improvements, and will also seek...
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The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Green Line Extension (GLX) light rail project recently received a $225 million federal grant agreement. GLX runs 4.7 miles from Cambridge to M...
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An estimated 46.9 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more for the Independence Day holiday period, according to AAA, reflecting the highest figure since AAA began tracking July 4th travel in 20...
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Transit authorities from across the United States were recognized for safety and security efforts this week through the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA’s) 2018 Rail Safety and S...
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The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reached out to mayors across the United States last week, sharing with them information related to the current state of the industry and reaffirming its com...
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As gasoline prices rise, public transportation agencies are urging people to give transit a try on this year’s Dump the Pump Day on June 21. The American Public Transportation Association’s (A...
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