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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2017

Caltrain negotiates extension for electrification project

While the agency awaits a decision from the FTA about the execution of a $647 million funding agreement.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 22, 2017

Feds wants more proof of local money for Durham-Orange light rail line

Go Triangle expects its Board of Trustees to vote April 26 on a $70 million engineering contract, which would be executed only after the FTA allows the project to advance.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 21, 2017

FTA delays decision on $650M Caltrain electrification project

In a letter sent Friday, the same day a decision was due, the agency said it was deferring a ruling so the project could be considered as part of President Donald Trump’s budget. No timeline was given in the letter.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 13, 2017

FTA to withhold funding from D.C., Md. and Va. pending safety oversight program

The funds will be withheld until the jurisdictions pass identical legislation and meet related requirements in order for FTA to certify a new SSOP for WMATA Metrorail.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 19, 2017

FTA issues proposal to reduce frequency of rail stop signal overruns

Would require rail transit agencies and SSOAs to work together to understand the significant risks of death, injury, and property damage associated with stop signal overruns; establish mitigations to reduce the risks; and monitor the implementation and effectiveness of the mitigations.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 9, 2017

Chicago's Red, Purple Line extension plan lands $1B fed investment

The Full-Funding Grant Agreement with the FTA is the final step in securing the funding needed for the $2.1 billion first phase of the RPM project.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 4, 2017

Grande West's Vicinity Bus achieves Buy America certification

The company has achieved the required 60% U.S.-component content through audits, documented final assembly procedures, and scored Best-in-Class in the FTA's Altoona Test to qualify for the certification.

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Newsby StaffDecember 21, 2016

FTA approves proposed N.C. light rail station at university

With the station at NCCU, the 17.7-mile rail line will stretch from UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill to NCCU in Durham, connecting three major universities.

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Newsby StaffDecember 9, 2016

Feds extend deadline for Honolulu rail recovery plan

In a letter, the FTA denied the City of Honolulu’s request to extend the deadline for the so-called recovery plan until the end of June.

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Newsby StaffDecember 9, 2016

FTA releases WMATA traction power report, issues safety directive

The special directive is based on 22 findings from an FTA investigation report into the condition and safety performance of the Metrorail TPE system, which was also released on Friday.

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