February 26, 2019 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: State House News Service, February 25, 2019) BOSTON — After the MBTA pension fund posted losses in 2018, officials warned Monday that the burden of covering retirement for thousands of T employees remains “a really crucial issue.” Full story: The...
February 25, 2019 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: Chicago Tribune column by Blair Kamin, February 25, 2019) CHICAGO — It’s easy to understand why Metra commuters who endure the dismal conditions of Chicago’s Union Station are frustrated and furious. Full story: Chicago Tribune
February 25, 2019 | Amtrak, Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: www.nj.com, February 23, 2019) NEWARK, N.J. — Eliminating the Portal Bridge, that rusty bane of commuters when it gets stuck after it opens, is a significant step closer to being replaced. Full story: www.nj.com
February 22, 2019 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: Progressive Railroading, February 21, 2019) Metra’s board announced yesterday it approved a $70.9 million contract to purchase 15 remanufactured locomotives. Full story: Progressive Railroading
February 22, 2019 | Commuter Rail, FRA, Headlines
(Source: Associated Press, February 21, 2019) NEW YORK — The nation’s former chief railroad regulator has been nominated to join the board of the state agency that runs New York City’s subways and buses. Officials in Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s administration said Thursday...
February 21, 2019 | Amtrak, Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: Sacramento Bee, February 20, 2019) SACRAMENTO, Calif. — For decades, train riders from Sacramento to San Francisco have been forced to get off in the East Bay and take a bus or BART into the city, adding time and hassle to what should ideally be a one-seat...
February 21, 2019 | Amtrak, Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: Fortune and Bloomberg, February 20, 2019) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The federal spending bill signed last week by President Donald Trump relieves a funding crunch for one of America’s most urgent infrastructure needs, according to boosters of the New York City-area...
February 19, 2019 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: CBS Chicago, February 19, 2019) CHICAGO — Broken beams and tracks out of service; it seems like Metra makes headlines every week. Repairs are underway at home base in Union Station, but commuters are struggling to see the benefits of another huge project that...
February 15, 2019 | Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: Television station WGN, February 14, 2019) CHICAGO — Metra’s passenger cars are the oldest in the nation, and after 10 years without a capital funding bill, officials with the transit agency are hopeful this will be the year they get back up to speed. Full...
February 15, 2019 | Amtrak, Commuter Rail, Headlines
(Source: Progressive Railroading, February 14, 2019) Amtrak and New Jersey Transit officials yesterday announced they’ve reached a financial settlement that will pave the way for funding ongoing and future improvements to rail infrastructure into and out of New...
