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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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OCTA Continues Coastal Rail Resiliency Study; Catchment Wall Wooden Panels Now Up

Jennifer McLawhorn
March 15, 2024
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ORANGE COUNTY – As OCTA and Metrolink work to address a stretch of the rail line after a landslide in January, it seeks longer-term solutions for protecting the rail right of way.
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$111.1MM Investment in New York Port and Freight Rail Infrastructure

Jennifer McLawhorn
March 15, 2024
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ALBANY, N.Y. – The $111.1 million investment comes from New York’s Passenger and Freight Rail Assistance Program (PFRAP) and will go toward 38 projects.
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LA Metro Launches Website For Women in Construction

Jennifer McLawhorn
March 14, 2024
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LOS ANGELES – “Women Breaking Ground”, a website dedicated to giving women information about joining an apprenticeship readiness training program and other resources.
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NJ TRANSIT Moves Forward With Resiliency Upgrades at Hoboken Terminal

Jennifer McLawhorn
March 14, 2024
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NEWARK, N.J. – NJ TRANSIT announced it has approved a contract to construct six new tracks, three ADA-accessible high-level platforms and a new passenger/rail personnel facility.
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