Head of New Jersey Transit Rail to Step Down as Shakeup Continues

By DAVID PORTER, Associated Press, U.S. News & World Report; February 6, 2018 The head of New Jersey Transit’s rail…

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Indiana lawmakers smooth path for South Shore commuter rail expansion

By Nora Colomer, The Bond Buyer; February 6, 2018 Legislation paving way for a $1 billion expansion of a northern…

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All Aboard Florida: Citing train deaths, Miami-Dade mayor wants safety check before Brightline comes south

By Martin Vassolo, Miami Herald; February 6, 2018 Before Brightline comes rolling through Miami-Dade County, Mayor Carlos Gimenez has asked…

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NTSB: Failure to screen New Jersey Transit engineer for sleeping disorder caused 2016 Hoboken crash

By Curtis Tate, Staff Writer, NorthJersey.com; February 6, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board took…

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Two watchdogs have a big plan to save New Jersey Transit. Will it work?

By Larry Higgs, NJ.com; February 5, 2018 A pair of state lawmakers who investigated NJ Transit’s problems for 15 months…

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New York City: Happy 105th anniversary, Grand Central Terminal

By Larry Penner, Metro New York; February 5, 2018 Let us all rejoice in celebrating the 105th Anniversary of Grand…

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Some Philadelphia SEPTA Trains Were Canceled on Super Bowl Sunday Because People Didn’t Show Up to Work

By Daniel Rapaport, Sports Illustrated; February 4, 2018 Several Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) trains were canceled Sunday after multiple…

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MARC threatened: Maryland demands payment or may stop services

By John McVey, Staff Writer, The Journal; February 2, 2018 MARTINSBURG — The state of Maryland wants anywhere from $3.2-$3.8…

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Philadelphia: SEPTA passenger killed trying to jump back on train

By Joseph A. Gambardello, Staff Writer, Philly.com; February 1, 2018 A passenger on SEPTA’s Market-Frankford Line who apparently got off at…

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Forget Amtrak. The private sector can save the New York/New Jersey Gateway tunnel

By Martin Klepper, Crain’s New York Business; February 2, 2018 The Trump administration is at odds with New York and…

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All Aboard Florida: Brightline train deaths prompt city to boost gate security

By Lisa J. Huriash, South Florida Sun-Sentinel; February 1, 2018 South Florida has seen an alarming number of people trying…

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Virginia Rail Crash Highlights Media, Government’s Lopsided Approach to Rail Safety

An Opinion From Christian Britschgi, Reason.com; February 1, 2018 An iron law of safety hysteria is that it is drawn…

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Bruce Chapman commentary: How Amtrak has come off the rails

By Bruce K. Chapman, The Washington Times; February 1, 2018 ANALYSIS/OPINION: President Trump says that his highest legislative priority in…

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All Aboard? The Uncertain Future of America’s First Privately Built Railroad in Decades

By Daniel C. Vock, Governing Magazine; February 1, 2018 Just last month, a fleet of brand-new passenger trains, painted in…

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Editorial Opinion: Rail collisions like the one GOP congressmen experienced aren’t nearly as rare as they should be

An Editorial From The Baltimore Sun; February 1, 2018 The Republican members of Congress on board the Amtrak train that…

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All Aboard Florida: Brightline moves headquarters to new office next to its Miami station

By Jennifer Sorentrue, Staff Writer, Palm Beach Post; February 1, 2018 Brightline has moved its headquarters to a new office…

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Stadler expands its reach in North America

By Anitra Green, International Railway Journal; February 1, 2018 INVESTMENT in urban rail systems in US cities has been growing…

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Argentina Railway Revives With Upsurge In New Investments

By Denise Chrispim Marin, Global Finance Magazine; February 1, 2018 Some ambitious plans to renew the Argentinian railway system are…

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Northern Michigan – Back to the Future: Trains to the transportation rescue

Commentary By Jim Bruckbauer, Traverse City Business News; February 2018 Cars without drivers are part of the major shift taking…

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California rail providers receive $52M in state funding

By Mischa Wanek-Libman, Editor, RT&S Magazine; January 31, 2018 The California State Transportation Agency awarded $51.9 million in State Rail…

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Santa Barbara, California: Early Morning Train on the Horizon

By Jean Yamamura, Santa Barbara Independent; January 31, 2018 Rail commuters who packed the trains while the 101 was out…

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Big names in New Hampshire business throw support behind commuter rail

By Dave Solomon, State House Bureau, New Hampshire Union Leader; January 30, 2018 MANCHESTER — Some of the biggest names…

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Mike Rotkin: Understanding what’s best for transportation in Santa Cruz, California

By Mike Rotkin, Santa Cruz Sentinel; January 31, 2018 Several recent Sentinel letters have argued that preserving the rail line…

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Trump calls for $1.5 trillion infrastructure package

From Progressive Railroading Magazine; January 31, 2018 President Donald Trump called on Congress last night to produce legislation that will…

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Glenview, Illinois Group Forms To Challenge Amtrak Hiawatha Service Rail Project

By Tom Robb, Journal & Topics; January 31, 2018 Members of a new group and village officials, who say environmental…

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