Pennsylvania to invest additional $246 million in Port of Philadelphia

Pennsylvania has made an additional significant investment in the Port of Philadelphia.

RTD to test crossing warning systems along N Line

The Regional Transportation District (RTD) in Denver will perform federally required annual testing this week that involves sounding train horns through crossings along the N Line.

MTA

NYC subway ridership tops 3 million mark for first time since late 2021

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York City Subway ridership surpassed the 3 million mark for three consecutive days this week.

MTA announces Catherine Rinaldi to serve as interim president of MTA Long Island Rail Road

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Chair and CEO Janno Lieber announced he has appointed Catherine Rinaldi to serve as Interim President of MTA Long Island Rail Road.

Norfolk Southern names McClellan, Nag to senior executive roles; Moore appointed VP & Controller

Norfolk Southern Corporation announced three promotions in executive management.

NTSB issues preliminary report on CSX freight train collision with SEPTA trolley in December

In December 2021, RT&S reported on a collision between a CSX freight train and a SEPTA trolley outside of Philadelphia. The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a preliminary report on its accident investigation.

Accident in BNSF Denver yard leaves one employee dead

On Wednesday, Feb. 9, an employee died after an accident in BNSF’s Globeville yard, located in downtown Denver.

Watch: Sound Transit East Link train testing moves into live wire stages

Sound Transit is now testing trains on live wires for service on the East Lake extension.

MTA details signal upgrades, track maintenance work and service changes happening over President’s Day weekend

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced several projects taking place over President’s Day Weekend, between Friday, Feb. 18 and Tuesday, Feb. 22.

CSX

CSX train strikes abandoned semi-truck, then derails

On Monday, Feb. 7, near Waycross, Ga., a CSX freight train with two locomotives and 39 cars struck an abandoned semi-truck, derailing a locomotive and some intermodal cars.

Shift5 Raises $50M in Series B Round to secure operational technology in critical transportation and weapon systems

Shift5 is a cybersecurity company specializing in protecting significant national security systems in the United States. The CEO of Shift5, Josh Lospinoso, recently joined Railway Age Editor-in-Chief William Vantuono and others for a cybersecurity webinar.

CTA

U.S. DOT announces $912.1 million American Rescue Plan grant award to the CTA in Illinois

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a $912.1 million award of American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds to the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).

Watch: Bright day for Brightline

Brightline recently celebrated one of the brightest days in its history.

Chairman Connolly, Congresswoman Norton to hold hearing on WMATA’s operations and oversight

A Congressional hearing on WMATA issues will be held tomorrow morning.

Port Authority of Allegheny County closes Saw Mill Run Boulevard Bridge

A Port Authority-owned and maintained bridge that carries the South Busway over Saw Mill Run Boulevard in Pittsburgh’s Mt. Washington neighborhood will remain closed indefinitely. Engineers on Friday discovered that a portion of the bridge had shifted.

Senators Cantwell, Murray announce $138 million for Washington State transit agencies

U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.) announced that $138 million in federal funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is now available for transit agencies in Washington state.

RELAM announces new rental location near Sacramento, Ca.

RELAM, Inc., recently announced a new MoW equipment rental location near Sacramento, Ca..

New York Governor Hochul announces $76.4 million in freight rail infrastructure investments

Governor Kathy Hochul announced $76.4 million in funding for 38 projects to renew and modernize New York’s freight rail infrastructure.

Watch and read: Union Pacific’s new Maintenance of Way train completes maiden voyage

Part tie pickup, part brush cutter, part ditch cleaner, the new Maintenance of Way train might just be the most versatile piece of equipment in Union Pacific’s arsenal.

MARTA track replacement project to enhance safety and customer experience

MARTA plans to work on the railroad.

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