September 10, 2021 | Amtrak, Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: Reuters, September 9, 2021) WASHINGTON, D.C. — A senior U.S. lawmaker wants Congress to mandate requiring COVID-19 vaccines or recent negative tests for all domestic air and train travelers. Full story: Reuters
September 10, 2021 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: Billy Penn, September 7, 2021) PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — SEPTA is looking to collectively rename its subways, trolley routes and a light rail as the “Metro” — part of a $40 million effort to make the public transit system easier to navigate. The proposed change...
September 10, 2021 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: Railway Track & Structures, September 9, 2021) NEW YORK — Long Island Rail Road crews will perform switch work near New Hyde Park as part of the Main Line Expansion Project during the weekends of Sept. 11-12 and 18-19. This critical infrastructure work...
September 10, 2021 | Headlines, Railroad Retirement
(Source: Railroad Retirement Board press release, September 2, 2021) CHICAGO — Railroad retirement benefits are based on months of service and earnings credits. Earnings are creditable, up to certain annual maximums, on the amount of compensation subject to railroad...
September 10, 2021 | Headlines, Railroad Retirement
(Source: Railroad Retirement Board press release, September 1, 2021) CHICAGO — Railroad employees out of work due to Hurricane Ida and its aftermath are reminded that they may qualify for unemployment benefits. To determine eligibility or file claims for benefits,...
