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

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

August 14, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

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.

Deregulation Helps Freight Industry Thrive Without Federal Bailout, Industry Officials Say

May 28, 2020 The Center Square

After $3 trillion in federal stimulus money went to individuals, corporations, hospitals and numerous industries, the Class 1 freight industry has maintained its transportation operations and provided critical resources nationwide without asking for, or receiving, federal taxpayer money.

Amtrak Says It Needs $1.475 Billion in Supplemental Funding

May 27, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak says it needs an additional $1.475 billion in supplemental funding for the 2021 fiscal year. The passenger railroad outlined its request in a letter it submitted to Congress.

Lawmakers Signal Opposition to Regulatory Overreach in Rail Transportation of Coal and Other Materials

May 21, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

A pair of Republican lawmakers signaled opposition to the potential application of what they say is a patchwork of pollutant discharge permitting requirements in rail transportation of coal and other bulk commodities over river crossings.

Federal Transit Administration Allocates $25 Billion to Help Public Transportation Systems Respond to COVID-19 Pandemic

April 20, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Transit Administration has handed out $25 billion in taxpayer money to help public transportation systems nationwide respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feds Give $1 Billion to Support Amtrak

April 18, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is making over $1 billion available to Amtrak to support the railroad’s activities to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the spread of COVID-19.

Feds Make $311.8 Million Available for Capital Rail Projects

April 18, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) will fund up to $311.8 million in freight and passenger rail projects under the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program.

Quick hits: Ohio Rail News in Brief for Monday, March 23

March 23, 2020 Todd DeFeo

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is giving a $1.7 million grant to the Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) as part of a $3.4 million project to rehabilitate 30 miles of the Greenfield Rail Line between Greenfield and Midland.

Federal Court: Negotiations Over Train Crew Staffing Required

February 15, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

A federal court in Texas issued an order allowing freight railroads to immediately initiate negotiations over train crew staffing with the union that represents conductors, according to the National Railway Labor Conference (NRLC).

FRA: Majority of Railroads Operating or Testing PTC Systems

December 3, 2019 Railfanning.org News Wire

The majority of the 42 railroads subject to the statutory implementation requirement are operating PTC systems in revenue service or in advanced field testing, known as revenue service demonstration (RSD), the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) said.