NY/NJ transportation continues its state of emergency
New York and New Jersey rail transit remains in a state of emergency while crews work at a non-stop pace to repair damage and restore service.
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Limited transit service returns to New York, New Jersey
New York-area public transit riders now have free access to limited service on Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North, and New York City Transit lines. New Jersey Transit has opened one light rail line linking Camden and Trenton, N.J.
Alstom to modernize MBTA rail and LRT fleet
Boston’s Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has awarded Alstom Transport two rail fleet modernization contracts with a combined value of approximately $220 million.
Hurricane Sandy devastates NY/NJ-area passenger rail systems
Hurricane Sandy, the worst storm of its type to hit the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area in generations, had a devastating impact upon the region’s passenger rail systems, the busiest in the nation.
Wabtec reports “strong” 3Q earnings, sales
Wabtec Corp. early Tuesday reported third-quarter earnings per diluted share of $1.30, up 35% from 96 cents per share in the third quarter of 2011 and a penny above Wall Street consensus estimates. Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders increased to $62.99 million from $46.60 million a year ago. The company’s third-quarter sales of $588 million was up 18% from the year-ago quarter.
Delaware NEC third track project commences
Delaware state and federal representatives, the Delaware Department of Transportation, and Amtrak on Thursday marked the ceremonial start of adding a 1.5-mile third track on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor just south of Wilmington.
Bombardier wins MARC operations contract
Maryland’s Board of Public Works has awarded Bombardier Transportation a six-year, $204.7 million contract to operate MARC’s Camden and Brunswick passenger rail lines. A five-year renewal option worth $205 million is part of the package.
Jacobs gets Washington DOT contract
Pasadena, Calif.-based Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. said Tuesday it has been awarded a contract from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to provide on-call engineering and operations services in support of the agency’s capital rail improvement program and other rail projects.
New York subway riders face 11% fare hike
New York City’s subways, which boast a daily ridership of more than five million, may raise single fares 11% from $2.25 to $2.50 next year or seek an equal increase in revenue through changes in incentives.
Flora Castillo named APTA chair for 2012-2013
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) said Thursday Flora M. Castillo is APTA’s 2012-2013 chair, “officially assuming the office at the start of the APTA Annual Meeting on October 1 in Seattle, Wash.”