U.S. House Passes Passenger Rail Bill
The U.S. House of Representatives Wednesday passed commuter rail legislation that includes rail safety provisions from a Hudson Valley congressman.
View ArticleNY Congresswoman, FRA Head Discuss Rail Crossing Safety, Enforcement
New York Congresswoman Nita Lowey was in Westchester County today, at a rail crossing just miles from the site of a fatal Metro-North train collision with an SUV nearly two months ago. She was joined...
View ArticleConnecticut Woman Killed By Metro-North Train
A commuter railroad says a Connecticut woman trying to retrieve a wallet or handbag from the tracks was killed by a train pulling into the station.
View ArticleMetro-North Secures $20.8 Million To Bolster Hudson Line
The Federal Transit Administration has granted $20.8 million to Metro-North Railroad to harden its Hudson Line against future storm surge flood events the likes of Superstorm Sandy.
View ArticleSchumer Vows To Fight House Bill Trimming NY Transit Funding
On a conference call with reporters, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer launched his effort to restore mass transit funding cuts passed by the House of Representatives last week.
View ArticleFederal Officials Mark Anniversary Of Metro-North Train Crash
Wednesday marks the one-year anniversary of what has been called the deadliest crash in Metro-North Railroad history. Federal officials Monday said much has been done to improve grade crossing safety...
View ArticleMetro-North Sets Ridership Record For 2015
New York transit officials say ridership increased on the nation's two largest commuter railroad systems last year. Metropolitan Transportation Authority officials Tuesday said there were a record...
View ArticleU.S. Senators Want NTSB Seat Filled By A Rail Professional
Five U.S. senators are urging President Obama to fill the vacant National Transportation Safety Board seat with a candidate who has a strong background in rail safety. Wednesday’s letter came on the...
View ArticleHV Lawmakers Urge Passage Of Rail Crossing Study Bill
Ever since a fatal crash last year, there’s been increased discussion about safety at rail crossings. Now, an assemblyman from the Hudson Valley is pushing a bill that requires the study of such...
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