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Rail Accident Investigation Branch Makes Three Recommendations to Nottingham Trams

The United Kingdom’s Rail Accident Investigation Branch has made three recommendations to Nottingham Trams Limited in the wake of a June 12, 2023, tram derailment.

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Atlanta, MARTA Planning Additional Stations, Cost Unclear

Atlanta and Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority officials appear poised for one of the largest additions to the city’s rail transit system in decades.

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MTA Awarded Federal Grant to Develop Technology to Improve Safety and Operating Efficiencies

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has received a $2 million federal grant from the United States Department of Transportation through its Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation Grants program.

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New Jersey Governor Signs Law Reauthorizing New Jersey’s Transportation Trust Fund for Five Years

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation to renew the State’s Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) for five more years.

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New Track Delays Holding up Amtrak’s Gulf Coast Service

Delays with new track in Alabama are being cited by Amtrak officials as the holdup for new service on the Gulf Coast.

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CPKC Announces Departure of John Orr, Appointed as Norfolk Southern Chief Operating Officer

Canadian Pacific Kansas City announced the departure of Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer John Orr, who joined Norfolk Southern as executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective immediately.

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Amtrak Begins Major Harrisburg Line Track Renewal 

Amtrak is investing $122 million in Pennsylvania to improve tracks on the Harrisburg Line, between Lancaster and Harrisburg. This work will improve ride quality and comfort, increase service reliability and complete the necessary work required to keep the tracks in a state of good repair.  “Amtrak is making historic infrastructure investments through projects like this one, which will replace obsolete 1950s-era rail infrastructure which is at the end of its useful life,” said Amtrak Executive Vice President of Capital Delivery Laura Mason. “We’re taking a fresh approach and expediting this important project with a combination of single and full track

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CTA’s $3.6 Billion Red Line Extension Project Included in Fiscal 2025 Budget Request

Fourteen large transit projects in 11 states could receive nearly $4 billion in federal support for construction as part of President Biden’s fiscal 2025 Budget Request to Congress.

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Metra Green Lights Purchase of Battery-Powered Trainsets

The Metra Board of Directors approved a contract to buy zero-emission, battery-powered trainsets, making it one of the first in the nation to operate the technology.

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North American Rail Solutions Acquires West Rail Construction

North American Rail Solutions, through its subsidiary, American Track, has acquired West Rail Construction, LLC in Vancouver, Washington.

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