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Amtrak Maps Out Infrastructure Plans to Industry Partners
By American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials Journal
February 21, 2025
Amtrak recently met with dozens of private sector partners to discuss new trains and new infrastructure plans.
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Trump administration orders halt to NYC congestion pricing meant to fight traffic and fund mass transit
By Philip Marcelo, AP
February 21, 2025
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the federal government has rescinded its approval of the program, calling it “slap in the face to working class Americans and small business owners.”
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An un-fare kind of evasion
By Rick Rybeck, Greater Greater Washington
February 25, 2025
Opinion: Some who benefit the most from transit might never even ride a train or bus. They’re the owners of land that is well-served by transit, both bus and rail.
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What does POTUS 47 Intend for NMB, NTSB and STB?
office mandate
By Frank N. Wilner, Railway Age
February 21, 2025
The President issued an Executive Order Feb. 18 asserting direct control of independent federal agencies, including the National Mediation Board which administers the Railway Labor Act; the National Transportation Safety Board which investigates transportation accidents and the Surface Transportation Board which regulates the railroad industry.
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US opens probe into whether to rescind $4 billion in California high-speed rail grants
By David Shepardson, Reuters
February 20, 2025
The Trump administration said on Thursday it is opening a review into whether to rescind about $4 billion awarded to California’s High-Speed Rail project.
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Metro reduces budget transfer for operations by $72M as ridership and fare revenue grow
By Tom Roussey, 7News
February 24, 2025
New budget documents released Monday indicate Metro’s short-term budget situation is improving more than expected, thanks to larger-than-expected ridership growth and an increase in the number of riders making longer trips, which cost more than shorter trips on the rail system.
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