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CalSTA: Nearly $2B for Public Transit

California Governor Gavin Newsom on July 8 announced the approval of more than $1.9 billion to support public transportation agencies. The funding, which was approved by the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) is the first wave of funding from the transit recovery package in the 2023-24 state budget, which the state had promised to deliver by April 30 but that had “suddenly been delayed by the administration on May 1,” according to a Streetsblog California report.

Short line railroads, along with other logistics and technology partners, are working together to provide improved rail shipment tracking. (TransmetriQ Photograph)

Seven Rail Shipment Visibility Facts That Might Surprise You

RAILWAY AGE JULY 2024 ISSUE: Visibility into North American rail shipments has improved significantly. Advanced technologies powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI, also called “Automated Intelligence”) and Machine Learning (ML) are being applied to

GDC Secures Hudson Tunnel Project FFGA

The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) on July 8 signed a $6.88 billion Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA) with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP) and closed on

Coupled railcars and end hoses. (MxV Rail Image)

Analysis of AHS-Caused UDEs

RAILWAY AGE JULY 2024 ISSUE: MxV Rail conducted an in-depth analysis of air hose separation (AHS) incidents using service interruption reports, locomotive event recorder downloads and infrastructure databases from a Class I railroad.

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Railway Age: July 2024 Digital Edition On Line

The July 2024 issue of Railway Age is now available digitally, with a midyear report on the state of the freight rail industry, plus the Car & Locomotive Repair Directory, our 53rd annual one-stop reference.

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People News: Stadler, HDR

Stadler US General Counsel and Chief of Staff Lucy Andre takes on the role of CEO. Also, Kwadwo Atta joins HDR as Southeast Transit Leader.

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AAR Launches ‘Rail Industry Overview’

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) Policy and Economics Department on July 8 released Rail Industry Overview, a new complimentary monthly report that the association said offers “quick insights into what rail traffic says about today’s economy and where the data suggest it could be headed.”

MBTA on July 3 reported reaching a “landmark achievement” by negotiating agreements with all 28 of its affiliated labor unions, representing 16 collective bargaining agreements. (MBTA Photograph)

Transit Briefs: MBTA, SEPTA, DEN

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) secures contracts with all 28 unions. Also, Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) reports a 37% decline in serious crimes through first-half 2024; and Alstom Innovia 300R trains enter service at Denver International Airport (DEN).

Pictured: Renderings (exterior and interior) of streetcars for operation on the 3.2-mile, 16-stop Omaha Streetcar system, which is scheduled for launch in 2027. (Provided by the Omaha Streetcar Authority, courtesy of CAF; final design, including color scheme, is not complete.)

CAF Wins Omaha Streetcar Order

CAF will supply six streetcars, plus parts and tools, for the 3.2-mile, 16-stop Omaha (Neb.) Streetcar project, connecting the historic Blackstone district with the downtown area, according to the railcar supplier based in Spain.

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