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N.J. Gov. Names VP of AECOM as Next N.J. Transit Executive Director

February 7, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has nominated a vice president at AECOM, one of the world’s largest transportation and infrastructure companies, to serve as the next executive director of N.J. Transit.

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NTSB: Screen Safety-Sensitive Railroad Personnel for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

February 7, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire
So-called “safety-sensitive” railroad personnel should be screened for obstructive sleep apnea, and technology such as positive train control should be used in terminal stations to improve the safety of operations, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said in a new ruling.

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BART Unveils New Railcars

February 6, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire
San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) recently unveiled new railcars built by Bombardier Transportation.

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N.J. Transit Exercises Option for 17 More ALP-45 Dual-Power Locomotives

February 6, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire
N.J. Transit has exercised an option for 17 additional Bombardier ALP-45 dual-power locomotives, the manufacturer said recently.

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Mayor de Blasio: ‘We have a subway system in crisis’

January 25, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire
The New York City Subway system is in crisis. So says the city’s mayor.

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New Subway Cars Coming to the Big Apple

January 25, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire
Straphangers, rejoice. The beleaguered Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is bringing new rail cars to the big city.

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Feds Expect Railroads to Implement PTC by Dec. 31 Deadline

January 11, 2018 Railfanning.org News Wire
The federal government is expecting railroads to implement positive train control (PTC) systems by the Congressionally mandated Dec. 31 deadline, Transportation  Secretary Elaine L. Chao said in a letter.

New South Ferry
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Here’s Who New Yorkers Think Should Pay for Subway Repairs

October 24, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire
Registered voters in New York City have a novel idea for who should pay for subway repairs.

Commuter Rail

Nashville Mayor Unveils Transportation Framework That Includes 26 Miles of Light Rail

October 19, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire
The mayor of Nashville, Tenn., this week unveiled a $5.2 billion transportation framework for the city and Middle Tennessee, a proposal voters will decide next year. Let’s Move Nashville would fund 26 miles of Nashville’s first-ever light rail system, four rapid bus routes and an increase in the service and frequency of the bus system.

Acela
Commuter Rail

FRA Identifies Corridor for Atlanta-to-Chattanooga High Speed Rail Line

October 16, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire
The feds have identified a preferred corridor for a high-speed rail line between Atlanta and Chattanooga, Tenn., the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) said.

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