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The Chicago Transit Authority received a $450,000 grant through the FTA’s FY 2021 Areas of Persistent Poverty (AoPP) Program “to develop an engagement plan for communities that will be served by the planned 5.6-mile Red Line rail extension.” (Rendering Courtesy of CTA)
January 9, 2023|Regulatory

FTA: Grant Applications Welcome for Areas of Persistent Poverty Program

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on Jan. 9 reported that $20 million in competitive grant funding is now available for FY 2023 through its Areas of Persistent Poverty (AoPP) Program,…
"Americans deserve to have the best rail system in the world, and the investments we are announcing today will serve to modernize the NEC for generations of passengers," U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said on Dec. 22.
December 22, 2022|Regulatory

FTA: $686MM to Modernize Transit Stations (UPDATED)

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced 15 grants totaling $686 million in nine states to modernize older transit stations and improve accessibility, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced…
December 15, 2022|Locomotives

NJ Transit Authorizes Contract with Foley-Caterpillar for ALP-45 Maintenance Work

NJ Transit’s Board of Directors on Dec. 14 approved a contract with Piscataway, N.J.-based Foley-Caterpillar to perform key state-of-good-repair maintenance on the engines of its ALP-45 fleet, which will allow…
December 13, 2022|Light Rail

FTA: $0.6MM Grant to NJT for HBLR TOD

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has awarded a $592,000 grant to New Jersey Transit to study equitable transit-oriented development (TOD) along the proposed Northern Branch extension of Hudson-Bergen Light Rail…
MassDOT has submitted an application for more than $108 million in federal funding for rail corridor improvements between Springfield and Worcester to restore Inland Route intercity passenger rail service. (Amtrak Photograph)
December 6, 2022|Passenger

Transit Briefs: Amtrak/CSX/MassDOT, DART, NJT

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), in partnership with Amtrak and with support from CSX, is seeking federal funding for corridor improvements to restore Inland Route intercity passenger rail service.…
Derrick Wright, Vice President, Operations and Mechanical, Indiana Rail Road Company; Lenora Isaac, Director of Rail and Transit Projects, RailPros.
November 14, 2022|News

People News: INRD, RailPros

Indiana Rail Road Company (INRD) appoints Derrick Wright as Vice President, Operations and Mechanical. Also, RailPros hires 35-year New Jersey Transit veteran Lenora Isaac as Director of Rail and Transit…
Rendering of GCL's Woodbury Station.
October 28, 2022|Light Rail

Glassboro-Camden Line Moves Forward

The Glassboro-Camden Line (GCL) project team has selected infrastructure consulting firm South Jersey Transit Partners (SJTP), a joint venture of AECOM and STV Inc., to provide preliminary engineering and design…
NJ Transit wrote in an Oct. 12 Twitter post: “Today, NJ TRANSIT CEO Kevin Corbett joined @govmurphy, Congressman @frankpallone, @speakercoughlin, @woodbridgenj Mayor John McCormac and Russo Development CEO Edward Russo to advance a significant Transit Oriented Development (TOD) project at MetroPark Train Station.” (Photograph Courtesy of NJ Transit, via Twitter)
October 13, 2022|Passenger

Transit Briefs: CapMetro, Metra, NJ Transit

Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro) seeks 1,000-plus jobs for Project Connect in Austin, Tex. Also, Chicago’s Metra unveils 2023 budget; and New Jersey Transit advances a TOD (transit-oriented development) project…
LACMTA officials on Oct. 7 commemorated the grand opening of the K Line, Los Angeles’ newest light rail line. (Photograph Courtesy of LACMTA)
October 11, 2022|Passenger

Transit Briefs: APTA, LACMTA, NJ Transit

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) has released a new report on the “Transit Workforce Shortage: Root Causes, Potential Solutions, and the Road Ahead.” Also, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation…
The Brightline West Cucamonga Station in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., will be home to the first high-speed passenger rail service in the Inland Empire connecting Rancho Cucamonga, the High Desert and Las Vegas. (Graphic: Business Wire)
October 6, 2022|Passenger

Transit Briefs: SBCTA, Metrolink, SEPTA, NJ Transit

The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) approves sale of Cucamonga Station property to Brightline West. Also, SBCTA and Metrolink announce ribbon cutting ceremony of Redlands Passenger Rail Project; Metrolink…
BART Add Fare Machines inside stations, which also serve as parking payment machines, now accept credit and debit cards.
September 29, 2022|Passenger

Transit Briefs: BART, Amtrak, SEPTA, HART, MTC, NJ Transit

Bay Area Rapid Transit’s (BART) Add Fare machines undergo major upgrades to improve customer experience. Also, Amtrak trains could be coming into the Miami Intermodal Center; the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation…
Caltrain representatives were joined by federal, state, regional and local officials and community members on Sept. 24 to celebrate the first public viewing of the Northern California transit agency’s Stadler-built KISS EMUs. (Photograph Courtesy of Caltrain)
September 26, 2022|Passenger

Transit Briefs: BART, Caltrain, MBTA, NJ Transit, Valley Link, WMATA

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) announces its inaugural short story contest finalists. Also, Caltrain celebrates the first public viewing of its Stadler US-built KISS EMUs (electric…
SkyTrain in front of the King George Hub. (TransLink)
September 19, 2022|Passenger

Transit Briefs: TransLink, CTA, MBTA, NJ Transit, City of Lexington

TransLink announces partnership with PCI Developments to study the benefits of providing subsidized transit at new King George Hub development. Also, the Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) Bryn Mawr Red Line…
"100 Years with TTC" can be viewed at Davisville Station in honor of TTC's centennial anniversary.
August 29, 2022|Passenger

Transit Briefs: TTC, Metrolinx, NJ Transit, LA Metro

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) celebrates 100 years with new mural at Davisville Station. Also, Metrolinx’s Exhibition and Corktown stations ready for future Ontario Line construction; NJ Transit named by…
Icomera has been selected to provide digital system upgrade to SunRail in Central Florida.
August 18, 2022|Passenger

Transit Briefs: SunRail, NY MTA, MTS, NJ Transit, SMART

SunRail selects Icomera to provide digital system upgrade in Central Florida. Also, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) launches one-stop rail app combining Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and Metro-North Railroad…
August 18, 2022|Commuter/Regional

NJT: New Bridge Over Troubled Waters

Portal North, the new Gateway Program fixed-span bridge on the Northeast Corridor (NEC) situated between New Jersey and New York that will replace 112-year-old moveable-span Portal Bridge, has been getting…
Amtrak construction crews have begun work for ADA compliance to reactivate five Gulf Coast stations, with a groundbreaking event in Bay St. Louis, Miss. (Photo Courtesy of Amtrak Media Relations Manager Marc Magliari via LinkedIn)
August 2, 2022|Passenger

Passenger Rail Briefs: Amtrak, NJ Transit, Govt. of Canada

Amtrak construction crews begin work to reactivate five Gulf Coast stations, with a groundbreaking event in Bay St. Louis, Miss. Also, NJ Transit and federal and state officials break ground…
The NJ Transit Board of Directors adopted a $2.75 billion operating budget, which does not include a fare increase for FY23, and $2.64 billion in capital investments for FY23. (Photo by William C. Vantuono)
July 21, 2022|Passenger

NJT Sets FY23 Operating Budget, Approves Community Programs

The NJ Transit Board of Directors announced on July 20 that it has adopted a Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) operating budget and an updated five-year capital plan. Additionally, the Board…
Metro-North's new timetables took effect July 10, adding six express trains on the New Haven Line.
July 12, 2022|Passenger

Passenger Rail Briefs: Metro-North, NJ Transit, Metro Transit

Metro-North Railroad (Metro-North) adds express trains to New Haven Line and increases Waterbury Branch service by 47%. Also, NJ Transit workers sue over abusive riders and Metro Transit rolls out…
Amtrak's Westerly, Rhode Island Station. (Photo by Marc Glucksman/River Rail Photo; Courtesy of Amtrak)
July 8, 2022|Passenger

Passenger Rail Briefs: Amtrak, SRPRA, Metro Transit, NJ Transit, LA Metro

Amtrak and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) partner to improve accessibility at Westerly Station in Rhode Island. Also, the Schuylkill River Passenger Authority (SRPRA) in Reading, Pa., held…
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