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Overnight DNT Closure for DART Silver Line Project Construction

Jennifer McLawhorn
March 19, 2024
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DALLAS – Over the weekend of March 23rd-25th, both DART and the NTTA have agreed to an overnight closure of the DNT to allow for construction on the DART Silver Line Regional Rail Project.
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Skanska Deploys Fully Electric Tandem Roller on Purple (D Line) Extension Transit Project in Los Angeles

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March 19, 2024
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LOS ANGELES – Skanska, a leading construction and development firm, is piloting a zero-emissions electric compaction roller on its Los Angeles Purple (D Line) Extension Transit Project.
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MBTA Will Have Transit and Commuter Line Maintenance Shutdowns in April

David C. Lester
March 19, 2024
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BOSTON –– MBTA announced last week that it will have a series of transit and commuter line maintenance shutdowns during April.
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Norfolk Southern Appoints Corporate Communications, Compliance Leaders

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March 19, 2024
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ATLANTA –– Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) announced last week that it has appointed Betsy Talton-Buck as vice president and chief communications officer, and Angie Kolar as vice president and chief compliance officer.
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MDOT Announces Rail Grant to CSX For Intermodal Terminal Improvements in Detroit

David C. Lester
March 16, 2024
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LANSING, Mich. –– Earlier today, we reported on MDOT M-REP grants announced on Wednesday, March 13. Today, MDOT announced another M-REP grant –– this one for CSX improvements to the Livernois Intermodal terminal in Detroit.
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$50MM SMART Grants Toward 34 Technology Demonstration Projects

Jennifer McLawhorn
March 16, 2024
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – $50 million in SMART grant funding will be allocated to 34 technology projects, including projects related to rail.
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FRA Announces $900,000 in New Planning and Development Grants for Intercity Passenger Rail Services

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March 16, 2024
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced that it has awarded $900,000 to three entities through the Interstate Rail Compacts (IRC) Grant Program.
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LeAnna Gutierrez Cumber Joins Herzog as Chief Strategy Officer

Jennifer McLawhorn
March 16, 2024
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Serving as Chief Strategy Officer, LeAnna Gutierrez Cumber will work to expand Herzog’s capabilities and reach.
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MDOT Announces M-REP Grants; $16MM For 10 Freight Rail Projects

Jennifer McLawhorn
March 15, 2024
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LANSING, Mich. – Through the Michigan Rail Enhancement Grant Program (M-REP), the MDOT awards $16 million for 10 rail projects across the state to invest in rail corridors and facilities.
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Watch: Caltrain Marks EMU Testing Milestone –– From Our Colleagues at Railway Age

Marybeth Luczak
March 15, 2024
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. ––Caltrain has conducted testing of its Stadler-built KISS bilevel EMUs between Redwood City and Mountain View, Calif., marking a new milestone in the electrification of the system, due to launch this fall.
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