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On Railroads, Pennsylvania Lacks Regulatory Power

May 25, 2023 The Center Square

Since the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Pennsylvania lawmakers have shown greater concern about railroad safety in the commonwealth.

Amtrak Presses on With More Funding and Expansion Despite Historic Losses

May 18, 2023 The Center Square

After posting historic spending deficits in 2021 and 2022, Amtrak is planning to spend more in fiscal year 2024 as federal funding expands to “unprecedented” levels.

Senate Commerce Committee Advances Railway Safety Act

May 10, 2023 The Center Square

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday advanced a measure that ostensibly aims to increase safety on the nation’s railroads.

More Show Support for Proposed Federal Train Regulations

May 9, 2023 The Center Square

Federal bipartisan legislation introduced by both Ohio senators that would apply more regulation to the nation’s rail industry continues to pick up support.

Amtrak Advances Plans for New Maintenance Facilities

May 9, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak has announced multiple upcoming procurement packages for new support facilities in Seattle, Boston, New York City, and Washington, D.C. Amtrak said the new and renovated facilities will improve trainset maintenance and repairs, inspection and cleaning for Amtrak’s existing and future fleet, including new Acela, Amtrak Airo and Long Distance trains. “These modern maintenance facilities are an essential part of Amtrak’s plans to introduce new state-of-the-art passenger trainsets around the country,” said Amtrak Vice President, Project Delivery Fleet and Facilities, Norman Forde. “Thanks to funding provided by the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act (IIJA), Amtrak can upgrade our existing rail

FTA Announces More Than $700 Million to Replace Aging Passenger Railcars in Six Systems

May 5, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced the selection of six projects in six states to replace aging passenger railcars.

MBTA Gives Nod to Proposed $2.7 Billion Fiscal Year 2024 Budget

April 20, 2023 The Center Square

A proposed operating budget for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is headed to the advisory committee for final reviews.

FRA Holds Meetings to Study Expanding Amtrak Long-Distance Passenger Trains

April 6, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) concluded a series of six working group meetings in February to inform and collaborate with stakeholders across the country on FRA’s Amtrak Daily Long-Distance Service Study.

Congressional Lawmakers Want Commitment to Health in East Palestine

April 6, 2023 The Center Square

U.S. Sens. from Ohio and Pennsylvania want the National Institutes of Environmental Health to help in the response to health concerns from residents impacted by the Feb. 3 Norfolk Southern train derailment.