California High-Speed Rail Authority eyes partnerships for funding needs
California’s rail authority unveils funding scenarios to expand the high-speed rail project and public-private partnerships.
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MassDOT to build $135M rail corridor, conduct study for future rail feasibility
Massachusetts is advancing two rail initiatives—the Inland Route and the Boston-Albany Corridor study under a long-term vision.
CTDOT seeks partners to redevelop Stamford Transportation Center
CTDOT is seeking partners to redevelop Stamford’s transit hub into a multimodal center with rail, bus and TOD improvements.
Federal grants accelerate Penn Station redevelopment in New York
DOT has taken over Penn Station’s redevelopment, awarding $43 million to accelerate the project's construction.
Historic freight rail merger to create coast-to-coast rail network
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern plan to merge in an $85 billion deal that would create a coast-to-coast rail network.
Seattle moves $7B light rail project to design phase
Sound Transit has entered the design phase for its West Seattle Link Extension project, which will add four light rail stations by 2037.
FRA retracts $4B in unspent funds from California’s high-speed rail project
The FRA has terminated $4B from California’s high-speed rail due to deadlines, funding gaps and failure to meet federal mandates.
Utah DOT approves preferred alternative for nearly $1B passenger rail project
UDOT is seeking stakeholder feedback on a $945 million rail project to reduce congestion and support corridor economic development.
Seattle’s new law to streamline Sound Transit 3 passenger rail project
Seattle streamlines permitting for Sound Transit 3 light rail expansion linking West Seattle and Ballard, seeking to reduce delays.
FRA grants $15.3M to improve rail safety in Broward County
The Federal Railroad Administration is awarding $15.4 million to enhance safety at rail crossings in Broward County.
