CVSR’s flagship ride, National Park Scenic, will return to the rails running five days a week, Wednesday through Sunday.

CVSR Returns to Regular Train Schedule

Ohio’s Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) announced on July 12 that it will be returning to its normal train schedule beginning Saturday, July 16, after operating with a modified schedule and trip

Intermodal Briefs: IANA, Port of Los Angeles, J.B. Hunt

The Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) announces winners of its three industry awards. Also, the Port of Los Angeles sets new June cargo record and J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (J.B.

Johnny Dunning Jr., COO, Orange County Transportation Authority (left); Matt Mahoney, Director of Business, Marmon Rail & Leasing.

People News: OCTA, Marmon

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) names Johnny Dunning Jr. Chief Operating Officer (COO). Also, Matt Mahoney is promoted to Director of Business for Marmon’s Rail & Leasing Group. OCTA OCTA announced

SEPTA Key Advantage allows institutions to acquire SEPTA Key cards directly from the Authority and distribute them to employees.

Passenger Rail Briefs: SEPTA, Brightline, BART

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) expands its institutional pass program. Also, Brightline’s Bright Pink 2 and Bright Green 2 are en route to Florida and a mural at Bay Area of

The public comment period for both draft plans will close Aug. 11.

MDOT Seeks Comment on Draft State Freight, Rail Plans

The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) is requesting public comment on the Maryland State Freight Plan and the Maryland State Rail Plan, both of which have been published online for a 30-day

Metro-North's new timetables took effect July 10, adding six express trains on the New Haven Line.

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 Safety and

Unifor VIA Rail Master Bargaining Committees (CNW Group/Unifor)

VIA Rail, Union Reach Tentative Deal

A strike threatening to suspend passenger rail services across Canada has been averted after Via Rail reached tentative agreements with Unifor hours before the July 11 deadline. The tentative deal follows a

BNSF's Cary Hutchings is honored with the Michael P. Hickey Award from the IAMC. (Photo Courtesy of BNSF via LinkedIn)

People News: BNSF, Patriot Rail, ARRC, STV

BNSF’s Cary Hutchings is honored with the Michael P. Hickey Award. Also, Patriot Rail names Jennifer Crotty Assistant Vice President Business Development; Alaska Railroad (ARRC) names Brian O’Dowd Director Engineering Services; and

Beckwith Named Metro Transit Blue Line Extension Project Director

Metro Transit (Minneapolis) announced on July 8 that Christine Beckwith has been named the Project Director for the Blue Line Extension Project. With more than 20 years of experience in transit and

Design and installation of the new wayfinding system is scheduled to begin in 2024. Photo by Noah Berger, via MTC.

MTC Launches Regional Mapping and Wayfinding Project

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s (MTC) Operations Committee on July 8 approved a $6 million contract with Applied Wayfinding Inc. to develop a single mapping and wayfinding system for use by all Bay

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