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House lawmakers seek ‘robust funding’ for transit security following Russia subway attack
(Source: Progressive Railroading, April 6, 2017) Earlier this week, more than 80 representatives asked House appropriators to ensure there'd be "robust funding" for the account that funds the Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP). Full story: Progressive Railroading
Railroads prepare for freight volumes to climb
(Source: Crain’s Chicago Business, April 8, 2017) CHICAGO — A freight "tsunami" is sweeping toward Chicago from the Eastern Seaboard, and a proposed train-and-truck facility in suburban Will County could help railroad CSX ride the wave. Full story: Crain’s Chicago...
Five qualify for California HSR operator tender
(Source: Railway Age, April 7, 2017) NEW YORK — The California High-Speed Rail Authority has qualified five groups from Europe and Asia to bid for its “early train operator” tender. Full story: Railway Age
Landslide blocks train tracks north of Vancouver
(Source: Associated Press, April 7, 2017) VANCOUVER, Wash. — A landslide has blocked train tracks between Vancouver and Kelso, disrupting Amtrak service between Portland and Seattle until Sunday. Full story: Bellingham Herald
Kan nominated for DOT post
(Source: Railway Age, April 7, 2017) NEW YORK — President Trump on April 7 nominated Derek Kan as Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy at the U.S. DOT. Full story: Railway Age
Residents learn the latest on high-speed rail from LA to Anaheim
(Source: Orange County Register, March 31, 2017) LOS ANGELES — The first of five community meetings the California High-Speed Rail Authority has planned on its Los Angeles-to-Anaheim section gave Southern California residents insight Thursday, March 30, ahead of an...
Editorial: Feds must help fund Gateway
(Source: Daily Record, April 10, 2017) PARSIPPANY, N.J. — President Trump has big plans to rejuvenate the nation’s infrastructure — a trillion dollars worth of plans, in fact, although it remains unclear exactly from where that money will come. But his commitment to...
Schumer calls for federal funds to help fix Amtrak system
(Source: New York Post, April 9, 2017) NEW YORK — Hellish commutes in and out of Manhattan, like last week’s, will happen more often if the feds don’t pony up billions of dollars for Amtrak repairs, Sen. Charles Schumer warned Sunday. Full story: New York Post
Opinion: A great country needs a great passenger rail system
(Source: Opinion column by Hank Garfield in the Bangor Daily News, April 8, 2017) BANGOR, Maine — Many years ago I took my kids on a cross-country train trip. Amtrak was offering a great deal: I paid full fare for myself, half fare for the first kid, and the second...
After Amtrak derailments, NJ Senators seek to block federal transit cuts
(Source: www.nj.com, April 8, 2017) NEWARK, N.J. — U.S. Sens. Robert Menendez and Cory Booker asked leaders of the Senate Appropriations subcommittee overseeing transportation to ensure federal funding for Amtrak and the Gateway Tunnel project. Full story:...
