New Minnesota coalition pushes Legislature for public transit money

By Janet Moore, Star Tribune; December 12, 2018 A new coalition at the State Capitol is pushing for more money…

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California: Caltrans announces $600 million in funding for rail, transportation projects

From Progressive Railroading Magazine; December 11, 2018 The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) late last week announced the California Transportation…

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In Congress, it’s Hail Mary time

By Frank N. Wilner, Capitol Hill Contributing Editor, Railway Age Magazine; December 11, 2018 In the people’s company town of…

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FRA issues safety advisory for railroads under signal suspensions

From Progressive Railroading Magazine; November 26, 2018 The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) last week issued a final safety advisory for…

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European Parliament Improves Rail Passenger Rights Rules

By GTP Staff, Greek Travel Pages; November 20, 2018 The European Parliament has approved the upgrade of current legislation on…

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Federal Railroad Administration Issues Final Rule to Promote Safe and Efficient High-Speed Passenger Rail Operations

A press release from the Federal Railroad Administration; November 20, 2018: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal…

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U.S Transportation Secretary Chao Announces Availability of $272 Million for ‘State of Good Repair’ Rail Projects

A press release from the United States Department of Transportation; November 15, 2018: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal…

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U.S. transit agencies likely to step up use of public-private partnerships, industry execs say

By Julie Sneider, Senior Associate Editor, Progressive Railroading Magazine; November 2018 In spring 2018, a group of executives representing Fortune…

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Rail advocates in Ontario want government to consider transportation strategy – including passenger rail

By Elaine Della-Mattia, The Sault Star; November 12, 2018 Passenger rail advocates are hoping the provincial government take the time…

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AASHTO: USDOT to streamline environmental rules to speed up project delivery

From Progressive Railroading Magazine; October 29, 2018 The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is expected to issue a final rule…

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Opinion: Improved passenger rail important

By The Editorial Board, The Kansan; October 7, 2018 This week Bob Myers, city manager for the City of Newton,…

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Study rejects free public transport for Paris

By Keith Barrow, International Railway Journal; October 2, 2018 MAKING public transport services in the Paris area completely free-of-charge would…

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Gas-tax repeal backers to launch new campaign to halt California’s bullet train

By Patrick McGreevy, Los Angeles Times; September 25, 2018 Backers of a November initiative to repeal the gas-tax increase said…

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Senators, please vote on the nominees

When Chao lost her wings By BRIANNA GURCIULLO, With help from Tanya Snyder and Stephanie Beasley, Politico Morning Transportation; September…

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Frank Wilner Opinion: Why Ian Jefferies?

By Frank N. Wilner, Capitol Hill Contributing Editor, Railway Age Magazine; September 19, 2018 News item: Ian Jefferies, 42, currently…

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9th Circuit blocks California hazmat fees on railroads

By Barbara Grzincic, Reuters; September 13, 2018 California cannot enforce a 2015 fee on railroad shipments of crude oil, ethanol,…

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FRA Announces $46.3 Million in PTC Grant Funding

A press release from the Federal Railroad Administration; September 12, 2018: WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad…

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Caltrans Unveils 2018 California State Rail Plan

A press release from Caltrans; September 10, 2018: SACRAMENTO – Caltrans released the 2018 State Rail Plan on Monday, calling…

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California panel OKs $2 billion in transportation, rail improvement projects

From Progressive Railroading Magazine; September 4, 2018 The California Transportation Commission (CTC) has approved more than $2 billion in funding…

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After Iowa Pacific in New York State: State says it isn’t seeking shutdown of rail line

By Don Lehman, The Post-Star, Adirondack Daily Enterprise; September 2, 2018 The state Department of Environmental Conservation clarified its position…

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FRA allows small railroads to automate hours-of-service records

From Progressive Railroading Magazine; August 29, 2018 The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued a final rule to allow eligible…

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Orlando, Florida Invests $10 Billion In Transportation Infrastructure

By The Orlando Economic Partnership, Business Facilities; August 22, 2018 Thanks to its thriving tourism industry, Orlando, Florida enjoys a…

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UK: Plummer calls for new model to run Britain’s railways

By David Burroughs, International Railway Journal; August 16, 2018 THE head of Britain’s Rail Delivery Group (RDG), which represents operators…

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After Iowa Pacific in New York: Shuttered railway’s future uncertain

By Paul Post, The Saratogian; August 9, 2018 QUEENSBURY, N.Y. >> Warren County Supervisors’ Public Works Committee is scheduled to…

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National Transportation Safety Board: Enough blame to go around for Biloxi, Mississippi CSX freight train and tour bus crash

By TANYA SNYDER, With help from Mary Lee and Stephanie Beasley, Politico Morning Transportation; August 8, 2018 ENOUGH BLAME TO…

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