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[ October 23, 2020 ] Republicans want to know whether Amtrak gave any perks to Biden Amtrak
[ October 16, 2020 ] Authorities Offering Reward for Information About 1995 Amtrak Derailment Amtrak
[ October 16, 2020 ] Report: Amtrak Does Not Know Extent of Challenges with its Safety Culture Amtrak
[ October 16, 2020 ] Amtrak Reaches Settlement with Survivor of Washington Derailment Amtrak
[ October 12, 2020 ] Amtrak Says it Needs Billions for the Northeast Corridor Amtrak

A N.J. Transit train departs from Montvale, N.J. on Feb. 10, 2016.

FTA Announces $9.1 Million for 10 projects in Nine States

October 8, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire 0

The money, through the Safety Research and Demonstration and the Bus Operator Compartment programs, supports safety and innovation in the transit industry.

Tourism authority planning to buy Las Vegas Monorail system

September 5, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire 0

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority plans to buy the local monorail system for $24 million, according to published reports.

FRA: New Jersey Transit, New Mexico Rail Runner Express at Risk of Missing PTC Deadline

August 14, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire 0

Nearly all railroads subject to the positive train control (PTC) mandate are operating their systems in revenue service or in advanced field testing. However, two railroads are at risk of not fully implementing PTC on all required main lines by Dec. 31: New Jersey Transit and New Mexico Rail Runner Express.

N.J. Transit Buying Eight Additional Dual-Powered Locomotives

July 23, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire 0

N.J. Transit is planning to buy eight additional ALP-45A dual-powered locomotives.

MARTA to Give Away Two Million Disposable Masks

July 6, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire 0

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) said it is reinforcing its commitment to keeping riders safe from COVID-19.

MARTA Board Passes $1.2 Billion Operating and Capital Budget

June 11, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire 0

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Board of Directors has adopted a nearly $1.2 billion operating and capital budget for the 2021 fiscal year.

Cuomo: Closing New York City Subways Daily Presents Opportunity to Reach Homeless

May 4, 2020 The Center Square 0

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Saturday said a plan to close down the city’s subways for four hours each day presents an opportunity to reach homeless individuals who’ve been neglected for decades.

Newark Liberty International Airport Station

Feds Giving N.J. Transit a $1.25 Billion Bailout

March 31, 2020 The Center Square 0

The $2 trillion stimulus package passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday reportedly includes a $1.25 billion bailout for New Jersey Transit (NJT), the full amount the company requested on March 19.

MARTA Jurisdictions Pass Amendment Extending Full-Penny Sales Tax

February 15, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire 0

The four jurisdictions in which MARTA provides service have passed the 15th amendment to the Rapid Transit Contract and Assistance Agreement.

Amtrak, N.J. Transit Refreshing New York Penn Station Ticketed Waiting Area

January 16, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire 0

Amtrak and N.J. Transit are refreshing of the ticketed waiting area at New York Penn Station, the seating area for their customers at the Amtrak Concourse on the Upper Level and 8th Avenue side of the station.

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