April 16, 2020 | Commuter Rail, Headlines, Unions
(Source: www.nj.com, April 15, 2020) NEWARK, N.J. — The head of a union representing NJ Transit conductors quit the agency’s coronavirus task force, contending they aren’t following their own procedures and has made inaccurate statements about masks and gloves...
April 16, 2020 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: Chicago Sun-Times, April 15, 2020) CHICAGO — Metra is expecting significant loss in vital revenue streams due to the coronavirus pandemic impinging on the lives of its traditional riders. Tom Farmer, CFO of Metra, projected a loss of nearly $536 million in...
April 16, 2020 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: NBC Philadelphia, April 15, 2020) PHILADELPHIA — A SEPTA regional rail conductor has died of coronavirus, while another two workers are in critical condition, the president of a union representing transit agency workers said Wednesday. The conductor was Mike...
April 15, 2020 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: Association Press, April 14, 2020) BOSTON — The Boston area transit system is projecting a $231 million budget deficit for the fiscal year that ends June 30 caused in large part by a more than 90% decline in ridership during the coronavirus crisis. Full...
April 15, 2020 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: Streetsblog Chicago, April 15, 2020) CHICAGO — During the pandemic, when transit should only be used for essential trips, Metra is running fewer, much emptier trains than it usually does, and revenue loss is a major challenge. but the Stay at Home order has...
April 15, 2020 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: New York Daily News, April 15, 2020) NEW YORK — Longtime PATH train employee Gene Cala had a plan for the summer ahead: Retirement, a new place down the Jersey shore, sunshine and sleeping in. Coronavirus changed everything. The self-described old-school,...
April 14, 2020 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: Philadelphia Inquirer, April 9, 2020) PHILADELPHIA — SEPTA is looking to pay tribute to its employees who have died from the coronavirus by way of an updated logo. Full story: Philadelphia Inquirer
April 14, 2020 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: Progressive Railroading, April 13, 2020) The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) last week published answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ) regarding recommended transit workforce protections during the pandemic, including personal protective equipment...
April 14, 2020 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: SHNS, April 13, 2020) BOSTON — With much of the economy shut down and many workers staying home, the MBTA’s subway system is currently carrying roughly 8.5 percent of its typical ridership and the peak commuting times have shifted to align with shift changes...
April 14, 2020 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: www.nj.com, April 13, 2020) NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit has lost a second front line employee to the coronavirus — a well-liked bus driver who was with the agency for 24 years, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday afternoon. Full story:...
