Rail Industry Trends

EIA: US electricity from renewables surpasses coal for first time »

KEYWORDS: U.S. Energy Information Administration, electricity, renewables, coal-generated electricity, wind energy, wind farms, solar energy, nuclear energy, trains, coal mines, shippers

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Federal Legislation & Regulation

CABT: More than 72,000 U.S. bridges can't handle heavier trucks »

KEYWORDS: Coalition Against Bigger Trucks, CABT, truck size and weight restrictions, H.R. 471, at-risk bridges, U.S. National Highway System, Association of American Railroads

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Intermodal

Ports America, Mississippi port sign long-term pact »

KEYWORDS: Mississippi State Port Authority, Port of Gulfport, Ports America, long-term lease and operating agreement, stevedore, cargo, intermodal, Jon Nass

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Safety

Metra plans 49 safety 'blitzes' in 2023 »

KEYWORDS: Metra, Chicago commuter rail, safety blitzes, Operation Lifesaver, grade crossing safety, right-of-way trespassing, Federal Railroad Administration

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Federal Legislation & Regulation

FTA grants available for transit systems hit by natural disasters »

KEYWORDS: Federal Transit Administration, Public Transportation Emergency Relief Program, natural disasters, transit agencies, capital repair and rebuild costs, evacuation costs, operating costs

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Supplier Spotlight

Rail supplier news from Hitachi Rail, Alstom, Cummins and TransmetriQ (March 29) »

KEYWORDS: Hitachi Rail, IJ Global 2022 Transport Deal of the Year, Ontario Line, Cummins Inc., Leclanche S.A., Alstom, Indian Railways, TransmetriQ

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