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Congressmen Lurch Forward on Behalf of Residents’ Health, Safety, Support

February 21, 2023 The Center Square

Lawmakers in Washington ended their silence and stepped up for East Palestine, Ohio, residents last week and into the weekend.

Officials: No Health Issues Reported from Ohio Train Derailment

February 14, 2023 The Center Square

State officials have received no reports of health issues more than 10 days after a train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed in eastern Ohio and more than a week after a Norfolk Southern executed a controlled release of the chemicals, a spokesman for Gov. Mike DeWine said Tuesday.

Ohio Wants to Study Passenger Rail Between Major Cities

February 10, 2023 The Center Square

Ohio wants to begin studying expanding passenger rail service in the state connecting the state’s largest cities.

Biden Visits New York to Tout Infrastructure Spending

January 31, 2023 The Center Square

President Joe Biden visited New York Tuesday to tout how his infrastructure law is making investments in the nation’s transportation system, and deliver a $300 million federal grant for a long-delayed Hudson Tunnel project.

Amid Ridership Struggles, S&P Dims Transit Outlook

January 19, 2023 The Center Square

Public transit agencies that can’t find new funding or make cuts could face a fiscal cliff, according to the latest report on the sector from S&P Global Ratings.

Amtrak Has Big Increase in Ridership But Still Not Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels

January 1, 2023 The Center Square

Amtrak saw a big increase in ridership in fiscal year 2022 but is still at 72% of its peak pre-pandemic levels, according to data the transit company released.

Op-Ed: Proposed Rail Acquisition Undermines American Competition and Economic Growth

December 29, 2022 The Center Square

Throughout history, antitrust laws have been utilized to protect the process of competition to benefit consumers, making sure there are strong incentives for businesses to operate efficiently, keep prices down, and keep quality up.

Turnpike Authority Agrees to Pay Billions for Tunnel Project

December 27, 2022 The Center Square

The New Jersey Turnpike Authority has approved a deal to make tens of millions of dollars in annual loan payments to finance New Jersey’s share of a $16 billion rail tunnel project.