Big Boy Fits in ‘Jay Leno’s Garage’!
Jay Leno is probably better-known for his Jay Leno’s Garage series and collection of 81 automobiles and 160 motorcycles, among which are several early 20th century Stanley Steamers, than for his 17
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Transit Briefs: Trinity Metro, TWC, NJT, MARTA
Trinity Metro Board approves a $163.7 million operating budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. Also, the Transit Workforce Center (TWC) launches an interactive apprenticeship map; New Jersey Transit (NJT) and the U.S. Army Reserve join forces to create employment opportunities for soldiers and their family members; and Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) teams with the Atlanta United professional soccer club on a custom retail collection.
INRD President and CEO Joe Gioe – RAIL GROUP ON AIR
The Indiana Rail Road (INRD) named Joe Gioe President and CEO in mid-August 2024. A career railroader with 20 years of industry experience, he has held leadership positions at two Class I
USDOT Awards $49MM in Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation on Sept. 17 reported awarding $49.46 million in grants to 45 projects in 25 states under the Innovative Finance and Asset Concession Grant Program (IFACGP). Among the award
TRB Releases Long-Train ‘Consensus Study’ (UPDATED)
In 2021, the U.S. Congress directed the Secretary of Transportation to enter into an agreement with the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine – Transportation Research Board (TRB) “to conduct a
Class I Briefs: BNSF, CSX
BNSF provides an operational performance update following Hurricane Francine and ahead of the peak shipping season. Also, watch as CSX teams with the First Responders Children’s Foundation to boost police-community relations, and the Military Child Education Coalition to promote early literacy.
People News: Siemens, HNTB, AASHTO
Siemens taps Tobias Atzler to lead Investor Relations. Also, at HNTB, Grace Madden joins as Project Director for Fleet and Facilities, and Jennifer Schultz transitions to Capital Region Business Development Leader; and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) formally names Garrett Eucalitto President.
GoRail Launches Rail Champions
GoRail, the national non-profit grassroots organization “that unites rail stakeholders with community leaders and the public in support of rail solutions to tomorrow’s transportation challenges,”* has launched Rail Champions, described as “a
Transit Briefs: Amtrak, SMART
Amtrak’s Vice President, State Supported Services discusses the Harrisburg Line Track Renewal Project with Pennsylvania’s NPR affiliate. Also, California’s Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) receives a $7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All program.
New Life for BCRY
Spun off from CN in 1998, the Barrie Collingwood Railway (BCRY), which once ran from Collingwood to Innisfill, has been operated by Cando Rail & Terminals since inception. After a review of