Local governments in Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania have committed $650,000 to advance the Midwest Connect passenger rail corridor linking Pittsburgh, Columbus, Fort Wayne and Chicago.
NJ Transit officials believe they could realize as much as $1.9 billion in non-farebox revenue over the next three decades by leveraging opportunities designed to unlock value from its 8,000-acre real estate portfolio, according to a new plan the agency released today.
NJ Transit is preparing for the predicted heavy rain, high winds and possible flooding forecast to arrive beginning tomorrow and continuing through Monday.
Central Ohio leaders and former U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood recently met to advance plans for restoring passenger rail to the region, which has been without service since 1979.
Rising mechanical issues, a lack of available equipment, and a renewed wave of crew-related issues drove NJ Transit train cancellations this summer to their third-highest levels under Gov. Phil Murphy.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order establishing an emergency board to investigate ongoing labor disputes between the Long Island Rail Road and several unions.