June 18, 2020 | Commuter Rail, Headlines, Positive Train Control
(Source: Wabtec press release, June 16, 2020) PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Wabtec has secured agreements worth $120M to implement signaling and train control systems for Virgin Trains USA. The project is a unique high-speed signaling and train control application for the North...
June 17, 2020 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: www.nj.com, June 16, 2020) NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit has new rules for passenger conduct to prevent the spread of coronavirus as businesses gradually reopen, including one that asks riders to treat the system like a library. Full story:...
June 17, 2020 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: www.boston.com, June 16, 2020) BOSTON — Three-and-a-half years ago, amid complaints about service, Gov. Charlie Baker’s administration said they would not renew their current contract with the MBTA’s commuter rail operator, Keolis Commuter Services. However,...
June 16, 2020 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: Railway Track & Structures, June 15, 2020) NEW YORK — The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) will continue to utilize Keolis Rail Services Virginia, LLC for operating and maintenance services. On the recommendation of the VRE Operations Board, the commuter...
June 16, 2020 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: www.nj.com, June 16, 2020) NEWARK, N.J. — Two New Jersey Transit customers were arrested last week after attacking train conductors in separate incidents, officials said. Full story: www.nj.com
June 16, 2020 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: Journal News, June 15, 2020) NEW YORK — Metro-North Railroad’s conductors lost their bid to delay Monday’s debut of a new train schedule, which they say fails to address dangerous levels of crowding on rail lines after stay-at-home restrictions were eased....
June 16, 2020 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: www.nj.com, June 15, 2020) NEWARK, N.J. — The family of a PATH employee killed by the coronavirus filed a wrongful death suit against the railroad, contending it didn’t supply protective equipment, conduct testing or do enough to protect them. Full story:...
June 15, 2020 | Commuter Rail, CSX, Headlines
(Source: Potomac Local, June 12, 2020) FREDERICKSBURG, Va. — The Virginia Railway Express (VRE) is extending its Operating and Access agreement with CSX Transportation (CSX) for one more year, but the deal may not go much further than June 2021. Full story: Potomac...
June 15, 2020 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: Philadelphia Tribune, June 12, 2020) PHILADELPHIA — SEPTA employees are now able to get tested for COVID-19 free of charge at four transit stations thanks to a new partnership with the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium. Full story: Philadelphia...
June 15, 2020 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: Poughkeepsie Journal, June 12, 2020) POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — Metro-North’s conductors sued the railroad Thursday, saying they fear contracting the coronavirus on trains that have gotten increasingly crowded in recent weeks. Full story: Poughkeepsie...
