Construction on Brightline West could get under way this year. Also, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) announces a streamlined fare structure; Amtrak and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) eye Michigan Central for a new train station; and the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) launches a grant program for small businesses along the Purple Line.
The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) on Feb. 10 announced a pilot program to connect people who are deaf or hard of hearing with an instant and on-demand American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter while using the transit system.
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has announced that South Coast Rail passenger service will begin March 24, 2025, pending final approval from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). For the first time
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) members have ratified a new contract with Keolis for Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) engineers. Additionally, the BLET has reached a tentative contract with Alstom for locomotive engineers who operate Maryland Area Rail Commuter (MARC) trains.
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) selects Palmer Station site. Also, the CapMetro Board of Directors approves the implementation of a new fare payment system; and the California Transportation Commission (CTC) invests $1 billion in transportation infrastructure.
The North Carolina Railroad Company (NCRR) on Feb. 6 announced the launch of the Options Program, a new economic development program “aimed at preserving land for future industrial users and strengthening North Carolina’s competitive position in attracting new businesses.”
The Indiana Rail Road Company (INRD) welcomes Jason Blakeman as Director, Safety & Training. Also, Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) and Procor Limited announce key leadership changes.
CSX Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer Diana Sorfleet is honored as one of the Women of Distinction by the Girl Scouts of Gateway Council. Also, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) selects MacKids as the 2025 CPKC Women’s Open charity partner.
The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) submits prioritized pre-budget recommendations. Also, PATH delivers 70% of pre-pandemic annual ridership; crime on Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) drops 17% compared with last year; and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro proposes to send nearly $300 million to public transit agencies as he works to “stave off cutbacks” by the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA).
Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) announced Feb. 5 that it has reached a tentative four-year collective agreement with United Steelworkers (USW) representing approximately 600 clerical and intermodal employees in Canada. “We are