METRO Magazine Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH
Enter keywords to search across all content

Rail Projects Rolling Out At Breakneck Pace

Upcoming rail projects will tend to have similar components, but they will differ in size and type. Planning documents indicate that commonalities will include enhancing operations, acquiring new technology, and initiating ways to efficiently accommodate more riders.

Read More →
Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 7, 2022

USDOT Makes Historic Funding Available to Expand Passenger Rail

Selected projects will improve existing rail corridors and create new ones, broadening access to intercity passenger rail services for communities across the country.

Read More →
Newsby News/Media ReleaseNovember 16, 2022

FRA’s NEC Project Inventory Lays Out Priorities for Intercity Rail Development

The list will advance a systematic approach for the improvement and development of the commuter and intercity passenger rail backbone of the region’s rail network.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
NewsAugust 26, 2020

KC, Ariz. Among Recipients of $400M in Federal Funding

With the announcement, FTA has advanced funding for 39 new CIG projects throughout the nation since Jan. 20, 2017, totaling approximately $9.7 billion in funding commitments.

Read More →
Newsby StaffMarch 9, 2020

ABC expands Northeast facility, adds more service, parts, equipment

The company recognized the need to expand the location based on market demand and fast-tracked the build-out.

Read More →
Newsby StaffDecember 11, 2019

Poll finds strong support for transportation modernization in eastern region

Support ranged from a high of 71% in New York to a low of 60% in Virginia.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2019

Maryland maglev project garners local chambers of commerce support

The Superconducting Maglev (SCMAGLEV) train will start with a 36-mile route from Washington, D.C. to Baltimore City.

Read More →
Newsby StaffNovember 11, 2019

Amtrak cites customer satisfaction, safety as factors for record ridership

This year, the agency became the first major U.S.-based railroad to implement a Safety Management System, a proactive approach to managing safety, resulting in significant improvement.

Read More →
Newsby StaffAugust 28, 2019

Amtrak, MassDOT launch new 'Valley Flyer' line

The train will travel along the Connecticut River, with trains making station stops in four different cities.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffMay 15, 2019

Amtrak, NJ TRANSIT investing $31M in Northeast Corridor

The work, which will lead to improved conditions for travelers, will be conducted throughout the state.

Read More →