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MBTA Continues Track Improvement Program

David C. Lester
April 25, 2024
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BOSTON ––The Track Improvement Program is a major track repair and replacement initiative to eliminate 191 speed restrictions, as of November 2023, and bring all tracks into a five-year state of good repair by the end of 2024.
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Committee Passes Bill to Establish Passenger Rail for Colorado

David C. Lester
April 25, 2024
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DENVER –– The Denver House Transportation, Housing & Local Government Committee this week passed legislation aimed at leveraging millions in federal infrastructure funding to bring passenger rail service to Colorado and expanding public transporta…

Committee Passes Bill to Establish Passenger Rail for Colorado

David C. Lester
April 25, 2024
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Federal Transit Administration Invites Public Input on Proposed Policy Changes for Major Capital Grant Program

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April 24, 2024
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WASHINGTON – To continue advancing transit projects that have a transformative impact on American communities, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is inviting public comment on revisions to policy guidance for t…

From ASLRRA –– The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association –– Senators’ Letter to EPA Calls for Careful Consideration of CARB Waiver Request

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April 24, 2024
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WASHINGTON –– Last week, twelve U.S. senators sent a bipartisan letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan urging the EPA to fully consider the impact of approving the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) request for…

Brightline West Breaks Ground in Nevada

Jennifer McLawhorn
April 23, 2024
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LAS VEGAS – Brightline has broken ground in Nevada on the Brightline West project which aims to transport passengers between Las Vegas and Los Angeles at 200 mph.
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SEPTA’s Jenkintown-Wyncote Station To Receive Upgrades

Jennifer McLawhorn
April 23, 2024
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JENKINTOWN, Pa. – SEPTA’s Jenkintown-Wyncote Station will see various upgrades and improvements as part of a Station Accessibility Program.
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VTA To Begin Track Repairs To Light Rail This Spring

Jennifer McLawhorn
April 20, 2024
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SAN JOSE, Calif. – This spring, the Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) will begin repairs to the overhead catenary system (OCS) on its light rail.
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MTA Receives $33.2MM for Westchester Yard

Jennifer McLawhorn
April 20, 2024
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NEW YORK CITY – The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced it has received $33.2 million in federal funding.
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Brightline West Continues Field Investigation Work in Southern California and Nevada

Jennifer McLawhorn
April 19, 2024
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LAS VEGAS – In continuing field investigation work, Brightline West has given more updates on work taking place along the proposed rail corridor in Southern California and Nevada.
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