Brightline wants to extend to Tampa, FDOT opens full bidding process

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) began the process to allow a high-speed rail connection between Orlando and Tampa through private investment.

Alabama funding refusal; missed CRISI deadline sets Gulf Coast Amtrak restoration back

An effort to restore Amtrak service along the Gulf Coast absorbed a series of blows toward its progress with Alabama refusing to commit financially to the project along with the deadline passing

FRA launches new dashboard to illustrate trespass and suicide data

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has launched a new dashboard intended to help visualize trespassing and suicide data along railroad rights-of-way.

RailWorks hosts Rep. Weber for tour, rail policy talks

U.S. Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX) visited RailWorks Track Systems and other transportation stakeholders June 18 for a tour if the company’s facility and transportation policy discussion. The event was held at RailWorks

USDOT selects three regional UTCs

The U.S. Department of Transportation selected three institutions to receive grants under the University Transportation Centers (UTC) program.

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BNSF files for PTC deadline extension, cites interoperability challenges

BNSF Railway, citing interoperability issues, has filed a two-year extension request of the Positive Train Control (PTC) deadline with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).

Agreement to provide $600M for Portal Bridge construction

New Jersey Transit’s Board of Directors on June 13 approved a financing agreement with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) that provides up to $600 million toward the construction of the

FTA certifies Oregon’s SSO Program, total now sits at 14 out of 30

Oregon has obtained certification of its State Safety Oversight (SSO) Program from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA); bringing the number of states to obtain the certification to 14.

ASLRRA names three firms to help members take advantage of grant opportunities

Three firms have been named as Preferred Providers by the American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) for an inaugural program aimed at helping members take advantage of grants available through

Amtrak marks PTC progress on BNSF lines

Amtrak, working with BNSF, will the week of June 11 implement Positive Train Control (PTC) on BNSF-owned subdivisions that host the Southwest Chief and California Zephyr, marking the first activation on host-owned

Rep. Sanford tours new Geismar-MTM facility in Beaufort, S.C.

Rep. Mark Sanford (R-SC-1), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, joined representatives June 4 from Geismar-Modern Track Machinery (Geismar-MTM) and industry stakeholders for a tour of Geismar’s new Beaufort manufacturing facility.

FTA, GAO agree on need for CIG policy enhancements, but not action plan

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report recommending the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) address a trio of statutory provisions concerning the Capital Investment Grants (CIG) program.

FTA allocates $227.5M in emergency funds to public transit systems

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) allocated $277.5 million in Emergency Relief funds for public transportation systems damaged by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.