May 25, 2021 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: Progressive Railroading, May 24, 2021) A bipartisan group of U.S. senators last week announced a surface transportation reauthorization bill that will be marked up this week by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW). Full story:...
May 19, 2021 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: Chicago Tribune, May 18, 2021) CHICAGO — Riders are trickling back to buses and trains as more people get vaccinated and go back to restaurants, events and offices. On weekdays, they’re finding open seats on trains and buses that once would have been standing...
May 19, 2021 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: WHYY.org opinion column by Josh McNeil, May 19, 2021) PHILADELPHIA — President Biden’s plan to fight climate change by investing in critical infrastructure is the shot in the arm our economy needs — but relying on this plan isn’t enough. Pennsylvania needs to...
May 13, 2021 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: www.nj.com, May 12, 2021) NEWARK, N.J. — As NJ Transit officials reported the first significant ridership gains since the coronavirus pandemic began, they also had to pause to honor a member of their employee family claimed by the virus. Michael Travisano,...
May 12, 2021 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: CBS Boston, May 11, 2021) BOSTON — The MBTA said Monday that it can’t say when new Orange and Red Line cars will be able to return to service, though it may know more next month. During a meeting, a T official said an investigation into March’s Orange Line...
May 12, 2021 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: Progressive Railroading, May 11, 2021) The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced yesterday that the New York City Transit (NYCT) subway, Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) and Metro-North Railroad have reached pandemic ridership records. Full story:...
May 11, 2021 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: www.nj.com, May 10, 2021) NEWARK, N.J. — Battery operated trains are being tested by the Long Island Rail Road as an alternative to the high cost of electrifying rail lines and NJ Transit has a plan to study the same type of project — if it can find the money...
May 7, 2021 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: Railway Age, May 6, 2021) NEW YORK — The Commonwealth of Virginia and Norfolk Southern (NS) have reached a $257.2 million agreement that will increase existing Amtrak service to Roanoke and expand service to the New River Valley. Full story: Railway...
May 6, 2021 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: La Voz Colorado, May 5, 2021) PUEBLO, Colo. — For metro area commuters I-25 can be torture. A recent study on gridlock—a regular rush hour condition—showed we spend an extra 49 hours each year in this near-daily exercise. Gridlock can redefine our...
May 6, 2021 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: Progressive Railroading, May 5, 2021) Today, Gov. Ralph Northam is expected to announce a plan to expand passenger-rail into Virginia’s New River Valley. Full story: Progressive Railroading
