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[ March 2, 2021 ] CN Sets Grain Movement Record for 12th Consecutive Month Canadian National
[ February 24, 2021 ] MARTA Concludes Track Replacement Project Where Red, Gold Lines Converge Commuter Rail
[ February 16, 2021 ] New Jersey Awarding $29 Million in Grants for Rail Projects Miscellaneous
[ February 9, 2021 ] NJ Transit, agencies nationwide could see billions to support operations Amtrak
[ February 6, 2021 ] DeFeo Presents on Indiana, Alabama & Texas Railroad Miscellaneous

Passenger Trains Return to Auckland’s Britomart Station Following Three-Week Closure

January 22, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

Workers installed a new scissor track crossing at the eastern end of the Britomart tunnel and replaced worn-out rail between Newmarket and the city.

Fourth-Quarter CSX Revenue Declines 2 Percent

January 22, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

CSX Corp. revenue for the fourth quarter decreased 2 percent from the prior year to $2.83 billion. Officials noted its intermodal growth was more than offset by lower fuel surcharge revenue and coal declines.

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.

MARTA Undertaking Project to Replace Crossover at Canterbury Junction on the Red and Gold Lines

January 15, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is investing about $225 million to improve safety, reduce train delays, and improve the customer experience.

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.

Passenger Trains Return to Auckland’s Britomart Station Following Three-Week Closure

Fourth-Quarter CSX Revenue Declines 2 Percent

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

MARTA Undertaking Project to Replace Crossover at Canterbury Junction on the Red and Gold Lines

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

FRA Issues Final Rule for Time Freight Equipment Can be Left Off-Air

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