March 1, 2016 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: New Jersey 101.5 FM Radio, February 29, 2016) NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit’s unions are planning a rally in Woodbridge on Saturday, just over a week before a threatened strike that will affect thousands of commuters. The unions have called for a rally on...
February 29, 2016 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: CBS New York, February 29, 2016) NEW YORK — The Long Island Rail Road said it is working on making things better after new statistics showed trains were late more often in 2015 than at any point since 2000. Full story: CBS New York
February 29, 2016 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: www.nj.com, February 28, 2016) NEWARK, N.J. — A new commuter agency that wanted to impose its work rules on freight railroad employees who came to work for it was the reason for NJ Transit’s first strike in 1983. Full story:...
February 29, 2016 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: www.nj.com, February 26, 2016) NEWARK — Negotiators for NJ Transit and a coalition of 11 rail unions are heading to Washington for final talks to avert an impending strike on March 13 after a fruitless meeting today. Full story:...
February 26, 2016 | Commuter Rail, Headlines, Technology
(Source: Philly Voice, February 25, 2016) PHILADELPHIA — A new, federally mandated safety system could be operational on SEPTA’s Warminster Regional Rail line as soon as Monday, the agency said Thursday Full story: Philly Voice
February 26, 2016 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: Associated Press, February 25, 2016) NEWARK— Negotiations between rail worker unions and New Jersey Transit are scheduled to resume Friday as a strike deadline looms in a little more than two weeks. Full story: NorthJersey.com
February 25, 2016 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: Television station WHDH, February 24, 2016) BOSTON — According to a new study, Boston’s public transportation system is the third best in the United States. According to SmartAsset, the list of best public transportation systems in the U.S. includes...
February 25, 2016 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: www.nj.com, February 24, 2016) NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit officials are telling rail commuters to buy their March monthly passes like normal, while assuring them a plan is in place to compensate them for unused fares, in case rail workers strike or are locked...
February 24, 2016 | Amtrak, Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: Washington Post, February 24, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — MARC, Amtrak and VRE said all service into and out of D.C. has resumed after an earlier problem involving a fire on the tracks. But delays remain. Full story: Washington Post
February 24, 2016 | Amtrak, Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: Detroit News, February 23, 2016) DETROIT Mich. — A 110-mph passenger rail route between Detroit and Holland would cost up to $540 million but spur $14 million annually in profit, according to a new study. Full story: Detroit News
