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 authorized the
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) announced on July 19 the First-Place winners of its 2022 AdWheel Awards, which are awarded to APTA member systems and business members for “outstanding marketing and
Kansas City Southern (KCS) released on July 21 a 2021 sustainability data update, including an improved injury frequency rate and Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) climate change disclosure score, to its sustainability report
A plan for new passenger rail service that would span approximately 144 miles, linking the City of Coachella with Los Angeles Union Station (LAUS), has taken another step forward following a public
Union Pacific (UP) and Safe Kids Worldwide, a nonprofit whose coalitions conduct transportation safety education programs nationwide regarding child pedestrian, school bus, bike, railroad and passenger safety, have teamed up in a
The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) announces additional Grand Central Madison virtual public meetings. Also, service on Amtrak’s Silver Meteor, Crescent and City of New Orleans is postponed; Brockton Area Transit (BAT)
The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) is awarding 10 railroad training scholarships of up to $425 each to employees of small railroads, defined as those with annual revenues of
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) advances transit-oriented development projects at Indian Creek and H.E. Holmes Stations. Also, Virginia Railway Express (VRE) will eliminate fares systemwide in September and the Washington
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) honored on July 15 nine organizations and leaders with awards for “their vision, leadership and commitment to public transportation.” APTA also inducted four new members into
Amtrak addresses engineering management workforce challenges. Also, Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s (DART) holds Silver Line Community Meetings; Big Sky Passenger Rail gains the Montana Department of Transportation as partner; the Southeastern Pennsylvania
