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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $13.4 Million Funding Opportunity for Transit-Oriented Development

August 7, 2023

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $13.4 Million Funding Opportunity for Transit-Oriented Development

The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced the availability of approximately $13.4 million in competitive grant funds through the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Planning. The funding will support local planning and investment near transit hubs to promote sustainable, livable, and equitable communities.

CPKC Reports Second-Quarter Results

July 28, 2023

CPKC Reports Second-Quarter Results

Canadian Pacific Kansas City  (CPKC)  announced its second-quarter results, including revenues of $3.2 billion, diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) of $1.42 and core adjusted combined diluted EPS1 of $0.83.

TSA Issues New Cybersecurity Requirements for Railroads

October 20, 2022

TSA Issues New Cybersecurity Requirements for Railroads

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced a new cybersecurity security directive regulating designated passenger and freight railroad carriers. The announcement demonstrates the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to strengthen the cybersecurity of U.S. critical infrastructure. Building on the TSA’s work to strengthen defenses in other transportation modes, this security directive will further enhance cybersecurity preparedness and resilience for the nation’s railroad operations.

Amtrak and PennDOT Restore Keystone Service

April 8, 2022

Amtrak and PennDOT Restore Keystone Service

In coordination with state partners at the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, beginning Monday, April 25, Amtrak is adding additional Keystone Service trains (operating between Harrisburg, Philadelphia and New York) in response to anticipated increased demand. Two new weekday trains will also be added and on the weekends, all pre-pandemic Philadelphia to Harrisburg service will be fully restored.

Norfolk Southern Announces Three Promotions In Executive Management

February 15, 2022

Norfolk Southern Announces Three Promotions In Executive Management

Norfolk Southern Corporation announced three promotions in executive management.  Michael McClellan is appointed Senior Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer. Nabanita Nag is appointed Senior Vice President & Chief Legal Officer.  Nag succeeds Lorri Kleine, who retires on March 1, 2022.  Clay Moore is appointed Vice President & Controller.  Moore succeeds Clyde “Jake” Allison, who retires on March 1, 2022. 

East Broad Top RR Winter Spectacular

February 2, 2021

East Broad Top RR Winter Spectacular

The East Broad Top Railroad will host the first Winter Spectacular on  February 20th. The EBT tradition of winter spectaculars  in February 1966. This  throwback event will showcase the M-1, offering both excursions and an in-depth photo session

Federal Transit Administration Formally Adopts Final Environmental Impact Statement to Advance the SEPTA King of Prussia Rail Extension

January 20, 2021

Federal Transit Administration Formally Adopts Final Environmental Impact Statement to Advance the SEPTA King of Prussia Rail Extension

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA)  issued a combined Final Environmental Impact Statement/Record of Decision (FEIS/ROD) for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s (SEPTA) King of Prussia Rail Extension.

CP and Hapag-Lloyd extend rail transportation agreement; add Port of Saint John service

December 2, 2020

CP and Hapag-Lloyd extend rail transportation agreement; add Port of Saint John service

Today Canadian Pacific and Hapag-Lloyd AG announced they have extended their long-term rail service agreement to the end of 2025. Additionally, after successful calls to the Port of Saint John, N.B., this summer, Hapag-Lloyd will begin regular service via CP and this key Atlantic Canada port starting in 2021.