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[ January 28, 2026 ] Ohio Rail Development Commission Approves Funding for Projects, Safety Miscellaneous
[ January 27, 2026 ] Gateway Tunnel Project Could Halt Amid $12 Billion Federal Funding Freeze Amtrak
[ January 26, 2026 ] MARTA to Resume Normal Operations on Tuesday Transit
[ January 24, 2026 ] NJ Transit to Suspend Bus, Light Rail and Access Link Services on Sunday Commuter Rail
[ January 24, 2026 ] MARTA Running Reduced Services Amid Winter Weather Transit

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.

Metra Agrees to Buy up to 500 Multilevel Railcars from Alstom

January 15, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

About 40 percent of Metra’s current fleet of 840 cars are rated in marginal or poor condition, officials say, adding that the new cars will offer increased reliability and reducing operating costs.

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.

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.

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.

Feds Sending $14 Billion to Transit, $1 Billion to Amtrak as Part of $2.3 Trillion Bill

December 22, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

The federal appropriations measure Congress passed this week includes $14 billion in “emergency funding” for public transit and $1 billion for Amtrak.

NJ Transit Meets the Deadline: FRA Certifies PTC System

December 18, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

NJ Transit’s Positive Train Control (PTC) system has been certified by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) as meeting the Dec. 31 deadline for implementation.

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.

NJ Transit Board Approves Funding Agreement for Portal North Bridge Replacement

December 11, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

NJ Transit’s Board of Directors authorized the execution of a Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA) with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to construct a new Portal North Bridge.

New Jersey Announces $190 Million for Newark Penn Station Upgrades

December 10, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

The first phase of renovations will focus on aesthetics such as restoration of the classic benches in the waiting room and the installation of brighter lighting.

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