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FRA: Nearly $1.5B for 19 Projects Along NEC

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on Nov. 15 announced additional funding of nearly $1.5 billion for 19 projects along the Northeast Corridor (NEC), “continuing its historic investment in passenger rail.”

Port Strike Fears Grow as USMX and ILA Fail to Hammer Out Automation Issues

Not all is going smoothly in the negotiations between U.S. East and Gulf Coast port employers, represented by the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX), and the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) union. Both sides are

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Transit Briefs: GCRTA, CTA, MBTA, NJT, SFMTA

Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) celebrates 50 years of service. Also, Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) signs a new two-year agreement for expanded social service outreach; Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) releases its Strategic Plan Update detailing progress on fiscal and infrastructure improvements; New Jersey Transit (NJT) lands federal grant to study transit-oriented development in Paterson; and San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) launches an official Muni merchandise store.

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STB Directs UP to Correct ‘Deficiencies’ in Arizona Rail Line Project Proceeding

The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has issued a decision in Union Pacific Railroad Company—Construction and Operation Exemption—in Maricopa County, Ariz., Docket No. FD 36501, in which the railroad petitioned the Board for an exemption

People News: METRO, MBTA

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) appoints Ban Tien as the new Police Chief. Also, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announces the return of Subway Line Managers.

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Greenbrier Issues 2024 Sustainability Update

The Greenbrier Companies, Inc., on Nov. 13 released a 2024 interim report updating its sustainability efforts.

Bohr Electronics Secures Contract With VRE for Magnetic Transfer Switches

Bohr Electronics has been awarded a contract by Virginia Railway Express (VRE) to supply 80 magnetic transfer switches, which will support ongoing maintenance of VRE’s locomotive fleet at its Crossroads Maintenance Storage Facility in Fredericksburg, Va.

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Metra, CTA Boards OK 2025 Budget Proposals (UPDATED 11/14)

Chicagoland’s Metra commuter railroad and Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), the area’s rapid transit and bus service provider, last month proposed 2025 operating budgets of $1.135 billion and $2.16 billion, respectively. The proposals

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G&W Continues its 125 Anniversary Celebration in Florida

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) on Nov. 13 marked 125 years of service with a celebration in Jacksonville, Fla., where it has a corporate support center that employs nearly 200 area residents.

NJ Transit Taps ACI-Herzog JV as New HBLR Operator

The NJ Transit Board of Directors on Nov. 13 announced that it has awarded a contract to ACI-Herzog JV to operate the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) system, which encompasses 24 stations, running north-south along the Hudson River waterfront in Hudson County for 20.6 miles and delivers service to more than 48,000 daily weekday riders.

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