“The ingenuity and dedication shown by transit agencies nationwide are promising signs of what’s possible when we center our efforts on inclusivity and opportunity,” said Paul P. Skoutelas, APTA President and CEO, during the 2024 Transit Equity Report’s release on Oct. 1.

APTA Issues 2024 Transit Equity Report

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) has published its 2024 Transit Equity Report, highlighting the work of transit agencies nationwide to ensure that their services benefit all community members, particularly those in historically

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Now On Line: Railway Age October 2024 Digital Edition

Railway Age’s October 2024 issue is available digitally, with the latest on freight rail industry growth, fastening systems, and PTC lessons learned, plus the annual Railroad Financial Desk Book.

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AAR: Week 39 Saw Carloads Down, Intermodal Up

U.S. rail traffic for the week ending Sept. 28, 2024 (Week 39), came in at 507,537 carloads and intermodal units, up 1.6% from the same week last year, based on 227,046 carloads—down 3.5% from 2023—and intermodal volume of 280,491 containers and trailers—up 6.2%, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported Oct. 2.

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OIG to Amtrak: ‘Better FDT Program Planning Would Improve Oversight, Reduce Risks’

“Amtrak has not completed all necessary planning for the Frederick Douglass Tunnel (FDT) program despite the approach of major construction, increasing the risk of cost overruns and schedule delays,” a newly released Amtrak Office of Inspector General (OIG) report has found.

Country View Family ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new feed mill in Columbia, Pa. (Photograph Courtesy of Norfolk Southern)

NSRR, NS to Serve New Pennsylvania Feed Mill

Country View Family Farms, an affiliate of the Clemens Food Group, on Sept. 27 held the grand opening of its new feed mill in Columbia, Pa., to be served by North Shore

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BNSF Offers New Express Carload Service (Map Updated 10/2)

BNSF on Sept. 30 reported launching express carload service from Spokane, Wash., to the “fast-growing” markets of Denver, Colo., and Salt Lake City, Utah, as a complement to its existing service from the Pacific Northwest to Texas, which debuted in 2017.

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Final Call for Railway Age ‘Women in Rail Awards’ Nominations! Deadline: Today, Oct. 1, 5 p.m. ET

Do you know a trailblazing woman in rail? Nominate a colleague (or yourself) who is paving the way for others to make a career in the industry. Deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, 5 p.m. ET.

The SEPTA Board has approved the purchase of 100 full-length fare gates from Conduent Transport Solutions, Inc. (SEPTA Photograph)

Transit Briefs: SEPTA, MBTA, WMATA, BART

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) expands its pilot program on combating fare evasion with the purchase of 100 full-length fare gates. Also, Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) releases a climate assessment; Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority (WMATA) will soon transition to operator-attended ATO (Automatic Train Operation); and San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) breaks its post-pandemic ridership record.

Canadian Pacific Kansas City Constable Trevor Smith is this year’s winner of the Roger Cyr Award for “extraordinary contributions to rail safety in Canada,” according to Operation Lifesaver Canada. (Image Courtesy of Operation Lifesaver Canada)

Class I Briefs: CSX, NS, CPKC

CSX and Norfolk Southern (NS) each contribute $100,000 to Hurricane Helene relief efforts. Also, Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Police Constable Trevor Smith earns Operation Lifesaver Canada’s 2023 Roger Cyr Award.

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For Hudson Tunnel Project, $2.7B in Federal Grants Now Available for Construction

The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) on Sept. 30 reported executing the $3.8 billion Federal-State Partnership Grant agreement with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), completing the $12 billion federal contribution for the Hudson Tunnel Project. The action also immediately obligated the initial $1.9 billion from the grant.

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