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Month: October 2024

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Feds Announce $544.6 Million Bay Area Rapid Transit Loan

October 30, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a $544.6 million loan to the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District through the Build America Bureau for 775 new passenger railcars.

Amtrak

Research: Global Business Travelers Prefer Train Travel

October 29, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

New global research from TravelPerk, a global business travel management platform, found an increasing shift towards train travel for business travelers across major international markets, especially in regions with advanced rail networks like Europe.

Miscellaneous

AAR: Inaugural Jobs Report Shows How Industry Careers Deliver for America’s Railroaders

October 29, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Association of American Railroads released a report that the association said provides a comprehensive review of the benefits and opportunities of freight rail careers.

Miscellaneous

Delta Railroad Services Expands East Coast Footprint, Opens New York Office

October 29, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Delta Railroad Services, a railroad construction and equipment rental company serving the growing railroad infrastructure needs throughout North America, is opening its East Coast Headquarters in Queens.

FTA

FTA: New Rule to Make Transit Systems Safer

October 29, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Transit Administration is issuing a regulation officials say should make transit workers nationwide safer by mandating standards to protect them while working on transit railways.

Fort Worth & Western Railroad
FRA

Feds Announce $2.4 Billion for Rail Projects

October 29, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration announced more than $2.4 billion for 122 rail improvement projects in 41 states and Washington, D.C.

Miscellaneous

California Awards More than $189 Million to LOSSAN Rail Corridor

October 28, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The California State Transportation Agency has awarded more than $189 million in funding to support projects that strengthen infrastructure resilience and increase passenger and freight capacity along the LOSSAN rail corridor.

FRA

FRA to Announce Nearly $2.5 Billion for Rail Projects

October 28, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration is expected to announce nearly $2.5 billion for 122 rail projects across 41 states.

FTA

Feds Award University of Cincinnati $5.1 Million

October 28, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Transit Administration announced it is sending roughly $5.1 million to the University of Cincinnati to promote the adoption of digital platforms that speed up and improve the delivery of transit construction projects while reducing costs.

Other

MARTA to Unveil Ambassador Andrew Young Bus on Nov. 15

October 25, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority will host a special bus unveiling to honor the legacy of civil rights icon and global diplomat Ambassador Andrew Young on Friday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m. at the Ray Charles Performing Arts Center on the Morehouse College campus.

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