Items Tagged with 'Amtrak'

The longtime rail carrier's leader said he was stepping down to ensure it "continues to enjoy the full faith and confidence of this administration.”

Long Bridge Rail Partners, a joint venture, will serve as the design-build contractor for the project's south package, which includes the Potomac River crossing.

The Hawaii Dept. of Transportation (HDOT) has received a $33-million federal grant to rehabilitate the 70-year-old Wailuku River Bridge on Hawaii Belt Road in Hilo.

The project is restoring and modernizing two tunnel tubes between Manhattan and Queens that were damaged by Hurricane Sandy in 2012.

NYC's MTA, as well as Amtrak, NJ Transit and Gateway Development Commission are pushing out new spending for regional rail upgrades and expansion.     

Gateway Development Commission CEO Kris Kolluri plans to step down from the role in October.

Gateway Development Commission CEO said he would resign effective Aug. 16.

The aging Livingston Avenue Bridge causes delays for passenger and freight trains crossing the Hudson River at Albany.

Environmental reviews and planning for projects should be separated, researcher says.

The U.S. Dept. of Transportation is supplying a $6.9-billion grant and $4.1 billion in low-interest loans on top of previously announced federal funding.