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)

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 authorized the

Top First-Place winners will face a final round of judging to determine the Grand Awards, which will be presented at the APTA’s TRANSform Conference, October 9-12, 2022, in Seattle, Wash.

APTA Announces First-Place Winners of 2022 AdWheel Awards

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

KCS’ sustainability report and 2021 sustainability data update follow the GRI's latest standards for disclosing governance, economic, social and environmental topics.

KCS Releases Sustainability Report Update

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

Amtrak will likely provide the intercity service on the proposed Coachella Valley-San Gorgonio Pass Rail Corridor Service.

Proposed L.A.-Indio Passenger Rail Service Makes Headway

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

Conductor James Jackson Jr. from UP’s South Texas Service Unit drives home the value of rail safety in a Safe Kids Worldwide public service announcement. (Photo Courtesy of UP)

UP, Safe Kids Worldwide Team Up on Rail Safety Video

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

LIRR will add two additional Grand Central Madison virtual public meetings.

Passenger Rail Briefs: LIRR, Amtrak, MBTA, MARTA

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)

ASLRRA is offering a new scholarship to eligible railroad member employees to help them pay for training registration fees.

ASLRRA Offering Training Scholarships

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

MARTA is advancing transit-oriented development projects at Indian Creek and H.E. Holmes Stations.

Passenger Rail Briefs: MARTA, VRE, WMATA

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

APTA Honors Top Public Transportation Organizations and Leaders

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 is addressing its engineering workforce management challenges. Amtrak photo by Mike Armstrong.

Passenger Rail Briefs: Amtrak, DART, Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority, SEPTA, L.A. Metro, SacRT

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

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