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Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 15, 2024

Feds to Provide Nearly $1.5B for 10 Northeast Corridor Projects

Funding made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will go to 19 projects along the Northeast Corridor as President Biden continues to advance a vison for world-class passenger rail across America.

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ArticlesNovember 7, 2024

Next Generation of Positive Train Control: Unfolding Future Trends

For rail authorities and operators, the PTC journey has delivered multiple insights and challenges, marking a transformative step toward smart railways. However, this journey doesn’t end here — PTC 2.0 is on the horizon.

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Newsby StaffOctober 29, 2024

$2.4B Awarded to New Rail Projects

The projects will make rail safer, more reliable, and more resilient, getting goods and people where they need to be quickly with fewer disruptions, lower shipping costs, and less pollution.

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Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2024

Feds Propose Amendments to PTC to Establish Strict Safety Standards for Rail Operations

The NPRM seeks to improve the efficiency and safety of railroad operations by standardizing regulations concerning railroad operations when PTC systems are not enabled

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Newsby StaffOctober 24, 2024

Feds Proposes Revised Regulations to Enhance Track Safety

The changes would require certain railroads to supplement visual inspections by operating a Track Geometry Measurement System at specified minimum frequencies on certain types of track.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseOctober 1, 2024

More Than $1 Billion Made Available to Support America’s Passenger Rail

President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and investments will further expand, modernize, and improve America’s intercity passenger rail network.

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Newsby StaffJuly 31, 2024

Feds Visit Key Northeast Corridor Inspection Sites

FRA Administrator Amit Bose and FTA Regional Administrator Michael Culotta joined Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT personnel to see inspections underway along the NEC to investigate recent service disruptions on the corridor.

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Newsby StaffJuly 25, 2024

Renewed Fed Partnership To Expedite Environmental Reviews California High-Speed Projects

The renewed agreement allows the state to continue to stand in the shoes of the FRA for certain duties under federal environmental law, thereby streamlining decision-making and providing for a more efficient environmental review process.

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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2024

Federal Railroad Administration Makes $153M Available to Restore Rail Service

Grant funding will assist with operating costs for eligible projects that will establish service on new routes, restore service on routes that formerly had intercity passenger operations, and enhance service on existing routes.

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Newsby StaffJune 25, 2024

Amtrak, Partners Break Ground on New Vermont Station

Customers will no longer require steps to get on or off a train at Brattleboro Station, making for a more seamless and safer experience due to the new platform sitting four feet above the top of the rail.

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