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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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MBTA Reports Worker “Near Miss” on Orange Line

David C. Lester
March 16, 2024
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BOSTON –– The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) reported the “near miss” of workers on the Orange Line earlier this month.
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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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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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TTC Issues RFP For Bloor-Yonge Capacity Improvements Project

Jennifer McLawhorn
March 13, 2024
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TORONTO – The TTC released a Request for Proposals for the BYCI project in Toronto, and it expects to award a contract by the end of 2024.
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Governor Hochul Announces Five-Point Plan to Protect New Yorkers on the Subway

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March 9, 2024
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NEW YORK –– While this story is a bit out of our wheelhouse, we decided that this significant step by Governor Hochul is worth reporting.
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Metra’s Homewood Station to Close April 1-May 20 for Stair Replacement

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March 9, 2024
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CHICAGO –– Metra recently announced that the Homewood Station will be closed all of April and most of May for stair replacement.
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Government of Canada Announces Rail Safety Investments in Various Regions of Ontario

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March 9, 2024
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MARKHAM, ONTARIO –– The Government of Canada is making a significant investment in rail safety in Ontario.
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Regional Victoria commuters facing major delays as V/Line workers strike

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March 8, 2024
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Thousands of rail passengers in regional Victoria are facing significant travel disruption today as industrial action brings a halt to V/Line services. There will be […]