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The Center Square was launched in May 2019 to fulfill the need for high-quality statehouse and statewide news across the United States. The focus of our work is state- and local-level government and economic reporting. A taxpayer sensibility distinguishes our work from other coverage of state and local issues.
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New York Train Operator Sues Former Union Over Continued Dues Deductions

March 15, 2021 The Center Square
A New York train operator filed a federal lawsuit earlier this week claiming a union he resigned from last year has continued to take dues out of his paycheck.

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New Jersey Awarding $29 Million in Grants for Rail Projects

February 16, 2021 The Center Square
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is handing out $29 million in grants for 10 rail projects across the Garden State.

Amtrak

NJ Transit, agencies nationwide could see billions to support operations

February 9, 2021 The Center Square
NJ Transit President & CEO Kevin Corbett joined a coalition of transit officials urging Congress to allocate billions in federal money for mass transit agencies nationwide.

Commuter Rail

NJ Transit leads nation in mechanical railway failures, but does much better on per-mile basis

January 26, 2021 The Center Square
NJ Transit commuter rail trains had more total mechanical failures than other agencies nationwide, but the system ranks in the middle of the pack when evaluating the number of breakdowns based on passenger car miles.

Miscellaneous

Ohio Industries Getting Boosts from State Railroad Grant Efforts

January 23, 2021 The Center Square
More than $600,000 in state grants are expected to help create nearly 120 new Ohio jobs while improving rail access for industries in three communities, the Ohio Rail Development Commission announced.

Commuter Rail

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.

Commuter Rail

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.

Amtrak

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.

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Commuter Rail

Feds sending $4 billion to support beleaguered MTA

December 23, 2020 The Center Square
The federal government is sending $4 billion to New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), but agency leaders say they still need another $8 billion.

Amtrak

NJ Transit Board signs off on $1.8 billion funding agreement for Portal Bridge replacement

December 14, 2020 The Center Square
The NJ Transit board of directors has signed off on a $1.8 billion plan to replace a 110-year-old movable bridge over the Hackensack River on the busy Northeast Corridor.

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