2021 – Page 14 – Railfanning.org

Fourth-Quarter CSX Revenue Declines 2 Percent

January 22, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

CSX Corp. revenue for the fourth quarter decreased 2 percent from the prior year to $2.83 billion. Officials noted its intermodal growth was more than offset by lower fuel surcharge revenue and coal declines.

Federal Transit Officials Finalize $766.5 Million Grant for Portal North Bridge Replacement

January 15, 2021 The Center Square

The federal government is giving a $766.5 million grant to help fund a new bridge across the Hackensack River in Hudson County.

MARTA Undertaking Project to Replace Crossover at Canterbury Junction on the Red and Gold Lines

January 15, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is investing about $225 million to improve safety, reduce train delays, and improve the customer experience.

Metra Agrees to Buy up to 500 Multilevel Railcars from Alstom

January 15, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

About 40 percent of Metra’s current fleet of 840 cars are rated in marginal or poor condition, officials say, adding that the new cars will offer increased reliability and reducing operating costs.

Feds award $174.1 million for extension of Kansas City streetcar Feds award $174.1 million for extension of Kansas City streetcar

January 12, 2021 The Center Square

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has awarded a $174.1 million grant to extend a streetcar line in Kansas City.

Introduction to The Northeast Corridor (Images of Rail)

January 4, 2021 Todd DeFeo

For my money, there is no better place to watch trains than Metuchen, New Jersey.

New Jersey congressional Dems want Biden to focus on Gateway Program

January 1, 2021 The Center Square

A New Jersey congressman is calling for President-elect Joe Biden to prioritize – and fund – the Gateway Program.

Year: 2021