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Newsby StaffJune 14, 2024

Boston's MBTA Provides Update on South Coast Rail Project

The project, which spans across six stations, will start running test trains June 17. When complete, the project will restore rail service between Boston and the South Coast for the first time in over 70 years.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 21, 2024

FRA Rail Safety Rules Require Certification of Dispatchers, Signal Employees

Unlike with conductors and locomotive engineers, there have previously been no federal regulations mandating specific training requirements, safety and knowledge checks, and verification of safety records for dispatchers and signal employees.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 15, 2024

Feds Make $2B Available for Northeast Corridor Improvements

After decades of federal underinvestment, funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law finally has the Northeast Corridor on track to meet the needs of 21st century travelers and commuters.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 19, 2024

FRA Issues Final Rule on Train Crew Size Safety

The new rule enhances safety in the rail industry by generally requiring and emphasizing the importance and necessity of a second crewmember on all trains.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 1, 2024

$2.4B in CRISI Funding Now Available

CRISI grants advance projects that modernize America’s freight and intercity passenger rail infrastructure, allowing people and goods to move with greater safety, efficiency, and reliability.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 29, 2024

Operation Lifesaver Awards Rail Safety Public Awareness Campaigns in 11 States

The grants will fund a variety of crossing safety and trespass prevention public education projects, which also will be conducted in conjunction with the nonprofit safety group’s observance of “See Tracks? Think Train!” Week, September 23 to 29.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMarch 14, 2024

Feds Announce $900K in Grants to Support Intercity Passenger Rail

Created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the IRC Program provides new opportunities to entities implementing IRCs to advance multi-state and regional passenger rail service efforts.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseDecember 8, 2023

OLI Releases Results from Rail Safety Week

Rail Safety Week is observed throughout North America each year, led by OLI, Operation Lifesaver Canada, and the Mexican Association of Railroads (AMF).

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsDecember 8, 2023

FRA Awards $8B to High-Speed Rail Projects

The unprecedented investment in America’s nationwide intercity passenger rail network builds on a $16.4 billion investment announced last month for 25 projects of national significance along America’s busiest rail corridor.

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Newsby StaffDecember 8, 2023

Virginia Passenger Rail Corridors Accepted into Federal Funding Program

The inclusion of these two corridors into the program will help Virginia advance its goal of establishing an east-to-west passenger rail corridor.

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