Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) members recently ratified an agreement related to Metra’s takeover of services from Union Pacific (UP). Ballots were mailed to 307 members last month. UP has
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) on Oct. 18 finalized requirements that strengthen the role of State Safety Oversight Agencies (SSOAs), the state agencies created to oversee rail transit in the U.S.
Union Pacific (UP) is the new official sponsor of US Speedskating. Also, the First Responders Children’s Foundation (FRCF) announces 2024 CSX Pride in Service scholarship recipients.
This fall, Congress is expected to consider an Emergency Relief Appropriations package to address the widespread damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton and other natural disasters, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) said in an Oct. 17 release.
The Port of Long Beach (POLB) set a TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) record for September, moving 829,499 TEUs, up 70 TEUs from the previous record set in September 2023. September also marked
Crime is down 34.1% on the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s (SEPTA) system. Also, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) completes its 100th Re-NEW-vation project; and Donlands Station becomes the Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC) 55th accessible subway station.
Eco-Energy announced Oct. 15 that it has commenced operations at its newly built renewable feedstock distribution facility located in Newton, Iowa.
Norfolk Southern and members of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division (BMWED) have voted to ratify a new agreement in advance of the start of the next collective bargaining round.
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) and Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA) recently unveiled an interactive public art piece that provides a 3D representation of The Portal project, which will bring high-speed
NJ Transit announces Franck Beaumin as the agency’s Customer Advocate. Also, Thomas J. Tisa joins Patriot Rail Company as the new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO); and Sean Libberton joins STV as Vice President and National Transit Corridor Strategy and Development Leader.