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Rail
Passenger rail benefits from Biden’s proposed DOT budget
President Joe Biden’s budget for the Federal Railroad Administration supports funding to rehabilitate Amtrak, expand passenger rail service and provide continued support to grant programs.
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CSX, Amtrak and Virginia formalize public-private partnership
The $3.7 billion partnership calls for the construction of a $1.9 billion passenger rail bridge that would relieve traffic from the Long Bridge.
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Regulators: Railroads beat deadline for anti-crash technology rollout
FRA announces the full implementation of PTC as well as interoperability among competing railroads.
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FRA to award nearly $300 million to passenger rail projects
Freight railroads could see secondary benefits if projects improve a region’s network flow.
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Infrastructure
DOT using Postal Service to step up face mask distribution
15.6 million masks from FEMA going out to trucking, maritime, rail sectors.
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Amtrak names new CEO
William J. Flynn was formerly CEO of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, and his leadership experience spans the air cargo, freight railroad and maritime industries.
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CSX and Virginia to create separate freight and passenger rail routes
CSX and passenger and commuter rail share the same railroad track between Washington, D.C. and Richmond. Investments to the corridor south of Washington, D.C. would…
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Commentary: Is the Alaska Railroad on track to the “Lower 48?”
Connecting the Alaska Railroad with rail service in Canada and the U.S. is a bold, expensive plan. But it would generate tremendous benefits. Read more…
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Federal Railroad Administration offering grants for passenger rail repairs
Awarded projects could benefit freight rail indirectly.
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