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Athens-Clarke County Transit Awarded Georgia Transit Association Innovation Award

December 16, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Athens-Clarke County Transit was awarded the 2024 Georgia Transit Association Innovation Award during the association’s annual conference in Columbus, Georgia.

NJ Lawmaker: Delaying Electric Truck Mandate a Win for Small Towns and Businesses

December 14, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The New Jersey Assembly Transportation Committee approved legislation delaying a government mandate forcing manufacturers of medium- and heavy-duty trucks to sell only new battery-powered vehicles to decrease the number of diesel-powered trucks on state roads.

NJ Transit Celebrates County Yard and Delco Lead Storage and Inspection Facility Project Groundbreaking

December 12, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

NJ Transit celebrated the groundbreaking of the County Yard and Delco Lead Storage and Inspection Facility Project.

NJ Transit Awards Contract for Portion of North Jersey Coast Line Bridge Over Raritan River

December 12, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The NJ Transit Board of Directors advanced the construction of the new Raritan River Bridge on the North Jersey Coast Line by awarding the second construction contract, which encompasses the lift portion of the bridge.

Kolluri Named Next Head of Bealeagured NJ Transit

December 11, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced today that Kris Kolluri will become NJ Transit’s next president and CEO, following Kevin Corbett’s resignation.

NJ Transit: No Drinks During Upcoming SantaCon Events

December 11, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Put down the eggnog, Santa!

MARTA Advances NextGen Bus Network

December 10, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority is advancing its NextGen Bus Network, a redesign of MARTA bus routes to create a smarter, faster, and better system to serve the region.

MARTA Reopens Indian Creek Station After Bridge Install

December 10, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority Blue Line service resumed at Indian Creek Station this morning after the successful installation of a new pedestrian bridge connecting to Durham Park Road. The new bridge will improve pedestrian and bicycle access and accommodate future trail routes to the station.

Norfolk Southern Names Ann A. Adams Chief Human Resources Officer

December 10, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Corp. has named Ann A. Adams as chief human resources officer, responsible for human resources and labor relations, and has reported to CEO Mark George. In addition, PC Bryant has been named vice president of human resources, reporting to Adams.

New Jersey Committee Advances Bill to Allow Disabled Railroad Workers to Receive Homestead Property Tax Reimbursement

December 9, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The New Jersey Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee advanced legislation that would make disabled persons who receive disability payments under the federal Railroad Retirement Act eligible for a homestead property tax reimbursement.