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Month: July 2022

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Amtrak Wants to Make Atlanta a Railroad Hub

July 11, 2022 The Center Square
Amtrak is looking to make Atlanta a railroad hub again, but the quasi-federal agency can’t say how much it will cost to run new routes across the Peach State and the region.

Commuter Rail

All Aboard for Replacing Century-Old Rail Between New York City, Newark

July 7, 2022 The Center Square
Ten miles of rail, $12 billion to upgrade for the 450 trains a day and their passengers.

Commuter Rail

Federal Funding for Chicago Transit Jumps 5,000% for Operating Expenses

July 7, 2022 The Center Square
The Chicago Transit Authority saw a more than 5,000% increase in federal money for operating funds in 2020, an increase that helped CTA maintain services throughout COVID-19. The bailout by the federal government meant that operating expenses remained flat despite a 60% drop in passenger miles, largely due to the pandemic.

Commuter Rail

Metra Ridership Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Levels as Expenses Grow

July 7, 2022 The Center Square
Ridership on Metra, the taxpayer-supported commuter train agency that serves Chicago and its suburbs, continued to remain significantly below pre-pandemic levels in 2021 while the agency’s operating expenses continued to grow.

CSX

Georgia Lawmaker Provides Update on Ware County Derailment

July 6, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire
Twenty train cars, including the locomotive, were involved in the crash.

Commuter Rail

DART Names Elizabeth Reich as Chief Financial Officer

July 2, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire
Elizabeth Reich has joined the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) as the new chief financial officer (CFO).

Commuter Rail

Virginia and Norfolk Southern Close Western Rail Initiative Agreement

July 1, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire
The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) and Norfolk Southern announced the financial closing of the Western Rail Initiative Agreement.

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