New Phase of Gateway Tunnel Project in Hudson River to Begin
Posted inBiden, Joseph R Jr Bridges and Tunnels Buttigieg, Pete (1982- ) Federal Aid (US) Gateway Development Commission Hudson River Hudson River Tunnels Project Hudson Yards (Manhattan, NY) Midtown Area (Manhattan, NY) New Jersey Pennsylvania Station (Manhattan, NY) Railroads Schumer, Charles E Transportation

New Phase of Gateway Tunnel Project in Hudson River to Begin

Work on the long-delayed rail tunnel is set to speed up this month, as Senator Chuck Schumer announces an additional $3.8 billion in federal funding.
A Government Shutdown Could Disrupt Air Travel, Officials Warn
Posted inButtigieg, Pete (1982- ) Delays (Transportation) Federal Aviation Administration House of Representatives Republican Party Shortages Transportation Department (US) Transportation Security Administration United States Politics and Government

A Government Shutdown Could Disrupt Air Travel, Officials Warn

If the government shuts down, air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration officers will continue to work, but they will not be paid until the shutdown is over.
U.S. Fines American Airlines $4.1 Million for Lengthy Tarmac Delays
Posted inBush, George, Intercontinental Airport Buttigieg, Pete (1982- ) Consumer Protection Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Delays (Transportation) Fines (Penalties) Transportation Department (US) United States Politics and Government

U.S. Fines American Airlines $4.1 Million for Lengthy Tarmac Delays

In 43 instances in recent years, the airline kept passengers stranded on the tarmac for hours in violation of federal rules, the Transportation Department said.
Freight Railroads Seek Changes to Federal Safety Program Before Joining It
Posted inButtigieg, Pete (1982- ) East Palestine (Ohio) Federal Railroad Administration Norfolk Southern Corporation Railroad Accidents and Safety Railroads Regulation and Deregulation of Industry Transportation Department (US) Workplace Hazards and Violations

Freight Railroads Seek Changes to Federal Safety Program Before Joining It

After the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, the nation’s major freight railroads agreed to join a federal program for workers to report safety issues. But first, they want it to be overhauled.