November 10, 2021 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: www.nj.com, November 8, 2021) NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit will roll out a new fall schedule this Sunday that includes 22 new trains on weekdays, primarily during morning and evening peak commuting periods, and adds 14 trains to the weekend schedule. Full story:...
November 9, 2021 | Amtrak, Commuter Rail, Headlines, Legislation, PSR
(Source: Trains Magazine, November 8, 2021) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill awaiting President Joe Biden’s signature includes significant spending for rail-related projects through 2026, from grants to shore up short line track to a study of...
November 9, 2021 | Commuter Rail, Contract Agreement, Headlines, Unions
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, November 9, 2021) PHILADELPHIA — Members of the union representing workers in the city transit division have ratified a two-year contract with SEPTA that includes raises, a hazard bonus for working during the pandemic, and parental...
November 9, 2021 | Accident, Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: Palm Beach Post, November 8, 2021) POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — A Brightline train hit a vehicle in Pompano Beach on the high-speed rail line’s first full day of service following the pandemic shutdown, according to the Broward County Sheriff’s Office....
November 9, 2021 | Commuter Rail, Headlines, Railroad Security
(Source: New Jersey 101.5, November 8, 2021) TRENTON, N.J. — In response to growing numbers of violent incidents aimed at NJ Transit workers, a proposed bill moving through the Legislature would ban passengers from NJT’s trains and buses if they’re found guilty of...
November 5, 2021 | Commuter Rail, Headlines, UP
(Source: Editorial from the Chicago Sun-Times, November 3, 2021) CHICAGO — If the Union Pacific does stop operating commuter service itself, the railroad needs to do it in a way that is fair to Metra, local communities and the passengers. Metra and local communities...
November 5, 2021 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: Streetsblog Chicago, November 5, 2021) CHICAGO — There’s a cash conflict going on between Chicagoland’s three main transit agencies. Full story: Streetsblog Chicago
November 1, 2021 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: State House News Service, October 27, 2021) BOSTON — Ridership on the MBTA still remains well below the norm from before COVID-19 upended the world, but after about eight months of steady gains, the agency’s head said Wednesday that some returning commuters...
November 1, 2021 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: Transportation Today, October 29, 2021) PHILADELPHIA — Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) officials have unveiled its Transit Supportive Community Development (TSCD) Program, which seeks to expand transit access. Full story:...
October 29, 2021 | Commuter Rail, Contract Agreement, Headlines, Unions
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, October 29, 2021) PHILADELPHIA — Members of Transport Workers Local 234 would get 3% annual raises in each of the two years of the tentative contract, as well as a one-time pandemic hazard bonus of one dollar for each hour worked...
