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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.
Commuter Rail

New York’s MTA Says ‘Apocalyptic Scenario’ Looming Without $12 Billion Federal Bailout

October 31, 2020 The Center Square
Leaders at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) say they need $12 billion in federal dollars, or they may be forced to take “draconian service reductions.”

Amtrak

Feds Contribute $18.2 Million to Trenton Transit Center Rehab Project

October 29, 2020 The Center Square
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is sending more than $18.2 million to N.J. Transit to help pay for upgrades to the Trenton Transit Center, improving the station’s oft-maligned condition.

Short Line/Regional

Georgia rail companies ask state for millions more in tax incentives

October 27, 2020 The Center Square
Short-line railroad companies that help transport goods across Georgia called on state lawmakers Tuesday for more funding.

Amtrak

Republicans Want to Know Whether Amtrak Gave Any Perks to Biden

October 23, 2020 The Center Square
Republicans on the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee want to know whether Amtrak gave Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden special treatment.

Amtrak

Amtrak Reaches Settlement with Survivor of Washington Derailment

October 16, 2020 The Center Square
A survivor of a deadly Amtrak train derailment near DuPont, Washington that killed three people and injured dozens has reached a settlement, lawyers representing her announced late Wednesday.

Acela
Amtrak

Amtrak Says it Needs Billions for the Northeast Corridor

October 12, 2020 The Center Square
Amtrak wants more than $1.7 billion in federal tax dollars for the Northeast Corridor, William J. Flynn, Amtrak’s president & CEO, said in a letter to congressional leaders.

Legislation

Analysis: Staggers Rail Act Enabled Rail to Thrive Even During Crisis

October 10, 2020 The Center Square
October 14, 2020, marks the 40th anniversary of the enactment of the Staggers Rail Act signed by former President Jimmy Carter. The bipartisan legislation primarily deregulated the freight rail sector, which was on the brink of collapse in the 1970s.

Amtrak

Feds Approve $32 Million for Amtrak Expansion in Wisconsin, State to Match $6.2 Million

October 2, 2020 The Center Square
The federal government is willing to cover most of the cost to expand Amtrak service from Chicago to Minnesota, but Wisconsin has to pay its share.

FRA

Pennsylvania receives nearly $9 million for railroad projects

October 2, 2020 The Center Square
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is sending up to $900,000 to the Delaware-Lackawanna Railroad Co. and more than $7.8 million to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (DOT) for railroad projects.

FRA

FRA Sending Nearly $14 Million for Ohio Rail Projects

September 30, 2020 The Center Square
Ohio is set to receive nearly $14 million from the federal government for several railroad projects across the state.

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