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FRA Announces $5.3B in Rail Investments, Including $2B for Amtrak
Funding will support grade-crossing improvements, infrastructure upgrades, and new Amtrak equipment in 23 states.
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SEARCHMENUSEARCHFunding will support grade-crossing improvements, infrastructure upgrades, and new Amtrak equipment in 23 states.
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Includes no service cuts or fare increases in the 2010 budget; projected cash balances of $29 million in 2009, $39 million in 2010, $1 million in 2011, and manageable projected deficits for 2012 and 2013.
Read More →CTA bus drivers need help deterring harassment. Transit security officer training in question. Midwest governors seek HSR funds.
Read More →Board member nominated for the two-year term as Chairman by President Barack Obama on June 18 and confirmed by the United States Senate on July 24.
Read More →Once revenue service begins, Veolia Transportation will be responsible for all aspects of the new light rail network for an initial period of five years which can be extended up to 35 years.
Read More →This news comes on the heels of the FTA's announcement on July 14, awarding the SFRTA/Tri-Rail $2.5 million in stimulus funds, under Urbanized Area Formula Funds, to be used for the purchase of one locomotive.
Read More →Law will ban any driver or conductor from using electronic devices while inside any public or private transportation vehicle. The legislation will also heavily penalize those who put the public’s safety at risk.
Read More →The majority of the grants funded through ARRA will be used to purchase new vehicles; increase safety and security initiatives; and construct, rehabilitate or maintain the various transit systems.
Read More →Founded in Toronto in 1996, iTRANS employs 120 professionals and specializes in transportation planning and design, traffic engineering, safety and transportation systems.
Read More →Trio of senators to tour Tri-Rail and discuss funding challenges.
Read More →Will provide 12 trainsets composed of four cars each, featuring a signaling system for automatic train operation, low floors and illuminated information boards.
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