California State receives over $1 billion for rail service improvements
Metrolink receives their biggest ever grant of $875 million, demonstrating California’s dedication to improving public transport and the sustainability of their networks…
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Montana’s rail infrastructure receives $2.1 million investment
As part of Union Pacific’s plans to spend $3.3 billion across its network this year, Montana’s rail tracks will undergo maintenance and upgrading works…
Mathew Sturges announced as new FRA Deputy Administrator
The U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao has announced that Mathew Sturges has been appointed Deputy Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
Metra has launched an $84.8 million network-wide improvement plan
Including improvements on crossings, signalling technology, bridges, stations and railroad ties, Metra is spending nearly $85 million on ensuring their transportation service is of high quality…
Opening of Connecticut’s Hartford Line service has been scheduled
The new rail service will not only transform the region’s transportation network but also marks the beginning of intense economic development…
Auburn’s Grade Crossing Protective Fund grants have been approved
Following the city's request, more than $30,000 for rail crossing safety has been granted to Auburn, meaning the illumination, visibility and overall safety of the crossings will be improved…
Union Pacific invests $22.3 million in Idaho’s transportation infrastructure
Union Pacific plans to spend $3.3 billion across its network this year, following investments totalling approximately $34 billion from 2008-2017…
Request for Qualifications issued for GO Rail expansion project
Toronto is investing $21.3 billion to transform the GO Rail network from a commuter transit system to a regional rapid transit system and the GO Rail expansion project is a key part of the transformation…
Oklahoma’s transport infrastructure receives investment of $45 million
Union Pacific builds and maintains track without taxpayer funds, enabling the infrastructure investments to improve state networks, reduce pollution and provide jobs within the area…
Metra is stopping the sale of tickets through their website
Tickets will have to be purchased through mobile applications, ticket agents or ticket machines after June 2018 as Metra removes the option to purchase tickets from their website…
Indiana’s railroad safety to be improved with $125 million grant programme
The grant programme, Local Trax, aims to encourage partnership between the state, local governments, private businesses and railroads to increase safety, improve mobility and enhance the quality of life...
Free e-Learning programme will provide crossing safety training for first responders
There are 200,000 railroad crossings across the U.S. and only 80,000 emergency response vehicles travelling the nation's roads daily. Instead of adding more vehicles onto the roads and creating more pollution, responders should receive quality training…
$230 million is set for several expansion projects in California
As part of BNSF’s $3.3 billion network-wide capital expenditure programme, California will receive $230 million for maintenance and expansion projects…
Progress begins on Savannah’s Mason Mega Rail Terminal project
The new Mason Mega Rail infrastructure project is part of a comprehensive expansion plan that will double the port of Savannah’s rail capacity…
Pennsylvania has received new investments for rail freight infrastructure
Rail freight across Pennsylvania will experience colossal upgrades and improvements due to the approval of $32 million for infrastructure by The State Transportation Commission…
