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FTA Awards N.J. Transit Grant to Study Newark Light Rail Modernization

July 13, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has awarded N.J. Transit a $519,750 federal grant to conduct a modernization study for Newark Light Rail.

A N.J. Transit train in Montvale, N.J., in March 2018.
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NJ Transit Train Workers Sue Over Abusive Riders

July 12, 2022 New Jersey Monitor
Fourteen train crew members have sued NJ Transit for negligence, claiming the agency failed to protect them from abusive passengers.

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All Aboard for Replacing Century-Old Rail Between New York City, Newark

July 7, 2022 The Center Square
Ten miles of rail, $12 billion to upgrade for the 450 trains a day and their passengers.

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Federal Funding for Chicago Transit Jumps 5,000% for Operating Expenses

July 7, 2022 The Center Square
The Chicago Transit Authority saw a more than 5,000% increase in federal money for operating funds in 2020, an increase that helped CTA maintain services throughout COVID-19. The bailout by the federal government meant that operating expenses remained flat despite a 60% drop in passenger miles, largely due to the pandemic.

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Metra Ridership Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Levels as Expenses Grow

July 7, 2022 The Center Square
Ridership on Metra, the taxpayer-supported commuter train agency that serves Chicago and its suburbs, continued to remain significantly below pre-pandemic levels in 2021 while the agency’s operating expenses continued to grow.

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DART Names Elizabeth Reich as Chief Financial Officer

July 2, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire
Elizabeth Reich has joined the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) as the new chief financial officer (CFO).

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Virginia and Norfolk Southern Close Western Rail Initiative Agreement

July 1, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire
The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) and Norfolk Southern announced the financial closing of the Western Rail Initiative Agreement.

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Alaska Lawmakers Approve Bonding Authority for Alaska Railroad to Replace Seward Dock

May 21, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire
The Alaska State Legislature passed legislation authorizing the Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) to sell bonds to fund the replacement of its passenger dock and terminal in Seward on Wednesday.

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DART Names Bernard Jackson as Chief Operations Officer

May 19, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has named Bernard Jackson as the agency’s new chief operations officer.

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Gateway Commission Moves Forward on Hiring a CEO

May 19, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire
The Gateway Development Commission board has moved forward on the hiring process for a CEO.

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