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NS Recaps 2024 Safety Achievements

Norfolk Southern on Jan. 21 released its 2024 Safety Report (download below), “reflecting on accomplishments and initiatives from the last year. These milestones are a result of the company’s unwavering commitment to protecting

FRA Releases L-D Final Report

In the closing moments of the Biden Administration, the Federal Railroad Administration released its Amtrak Daily Long-Distance Service Study Final Report, the purpose of which was to evaluate the restoration of daily intercity

In January, there was low visibility and snowy conditions on BNSF’s Emporia Subdivision, which runs from Kansas City to Wellington in eastern Kansas. (BNSF Photograph)

Class I Briefs: BNSF, CSX

BNSF sees “some improved service performance” following weather challenges across its core network. Also, a CSX locomotive shop reaches a safety milestone.

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People News: New Orleans RTA, SEPTA, HDR

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) names Brian Marshall as Chief Transit Officer. Also, the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s (SEPTA) first female locomotive engineer, Jacqueline Y. Pettyjohn, retires after 40 years; and HDR’s Ed Kane is promoted to Transportation Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Facilities Design Director.

(William C. Vantuono Photograph)

Are NJ Transit, BLET Close to Settlement?

Presidential Emergency Board (PEB) 252 has declared New Jersey Transit’s (NJ Transit) “Final Offer as the most reasonable proposal in the ongoing labor negotiations” with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen

The Long Bridge Rail Partners joint venture of Trumbull Corp. Fay, S&B Construction, and Wagman Heavy Civil Inc. has been selected for the Long Bridge Project-South Package. (Long Bridge Project Map Courtesy of VPRA)

Transit Briefs: VPRA, TriMet, Santa Clara VTA, SEPTA

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) selects a construction partner for the Long Bridge Project-South Package. Also, Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon (TriMet) rolls out its first two Type 6 MAX system light rail vehicles; Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is scheduling light rail rehabilitation projects for 2025; and Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) reports the largest one-year drop in serious crimes in its history.