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Georgia Democrats Criticize Congressman Who Claimed Credit for CRISI Grant After Voting Against Infrastructure Law

October 30, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Georgia Democrats are crying foul, saying a Peach State congressman is taking credit for federal funding he opposed.

NJ Business Group: Delay Start of Advanced Clean Truck Rule

October 30, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The New Jersey Business & Industry Association supports legislation that would delay the state’s compliance with California’s clean-engine rules for medium and heavy-duty trucks.

OLI: Rail Safety Public Awareness Grants Awarded Across Nation

October 30, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Operation Lifesaver announced the recipients of the 2024 Rail Transit Safety Education Public Awareness Grants.

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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.