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[ May 2, 2026 ] CN: UP and NS Failed to Materially Improve Amended Application to Address Competitive Harms Canadian National
[ May 1, 2026 ] Mesabi Railroad Files to Operate Minnesota Line BNSF
[ May 1, 2026 ] Nebraska Business Leaders, Gov. Pillen Step Up Support for Union Pacific-Led Merger Norfolk Southern
[ April 30, 2026 ] Union Pacific’s Big Boy to Tour the Northeast for First Time in Honor of America’s 250th Anniversary Norfolk Southern
[ April 30, 2026 ] Gateway Development Commission Awarded $1.3 Billion Contract for Hudson Tunnel Project Section Amtrak

New York Train Operator Sues Former Union Over Continued Dues Deductions

March 15, 2021 The Center Square

A New York train operator filed a federal lawsuit earlier this week claiming a union he resigned from last year has continued to take dues out of his paycheck.

NJ Transit, agencies nationwide could see billions to support operations

February 9, 2021 The Center Square

NJ Transit President & CEO Kevin Corbett joined a coalition of transit officials urging Congress to allocate billions in federal money for mass transit agencies nationwide.

NJ Transit leads nation in mechanical railway failures, but does much better on per-mile basis

January 26, 2021 The Center Square

NJ Transit commuter rail trains had more total mechanical failures than other agencies nationwide, but the system ranks in the middle of the pack when evaluating the number of breakdowns based on passenger car miles.

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.

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New York Train Operator Sues Former Union Over Continued Dues Deductions

NJ Transit, agencies nationwide could see billions to support operations

NJ Transit leads nation in mechanical railway failures, but does much better on per-mile basis

Federal Transit Officials Finalize $766.5 Million Grant for Portal North Bridge Replacement

Metra Agrees to Buy up to 500 Multilevel Railcars from Alstom

Feds award $174.1 million for extension of Kansas City streetcar Feds award $174.1 million for extension of Kansas City streetcar

New Jersey congressional Dems want Biden to focus on Gateway Program

Feds sending $4 billion to support beleaguered MTA

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

NJ Transit Meets the Deadline: FRA Certifies PTC System