June 10, 2020 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: NJ Spotlight, June 10, 2020) NEWARK, N.J. — A capital plan unveiled this week by New Jersey Transit calls for nearly $17 billion in spending over five years, with a long list of bus, rail and infrastructure projects put in line for full funding. Full story:...
June 10, 2020 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, June 9, 2020) PHILADELPHIA — The SEPTA trip many riders abandoned in March won’t be the same upon their return. Full story: www.masstransitmag.com
June 10, 2020 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: News 12 Long Island, June 8, 2020) LONG ISLAND — As New York City began Phase 1 of its reopening Monday, the Long Island Rail Road greatly increased service to accommodate for a spike in ridership. The LIRR will be operating at 90% normal weekday service, 680...
June 10, 2020 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: www.nj.com, June 9, 2020) NEWARK, N.J. — The leader of one of NJ Transit’s largest bus union locals, who helped his colleagues fight the coronavirus by handling out masks and protective equipment, has died of the disease himself. Full story:...
June 10, 2020 | BNSF, Headlines
(Source: Dallas Morning News, June 9, 2020) DALLAS, Texas — While trains are considered essential businesses, that hasn’t protected the rail industry from the COVID-19 drag. At a time when railroads were already laying off workers in the name of more efficient...
