He devised innovative financing to revive New York City’s subway. In Washington, as a U.S. Transportation Department leader, he bolstered Amtrak and secured federal funds for public transit.
Category: Railroads
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Biden Announces New Investments in Passenger Rail Projects
President Biden, a longtime Amtrak rider, exhibited a business-as-usual approach in announcing $16.4 billion in awards for rail projects, despite polls showing him trailing Donald Trump.
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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.
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In Northern France, Riding the Rails Into the Past
On the Picardy Coast, where the Somme meets the Channel, there is nothing and everything to see, and a 19th-century steam railway lets you explore at the perfect pace.
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Floods, Winds and Temperature Extremes Challenge Rail Lines
The environmental risks to railroads are rising, but the measures to reduce the danger will be costly.
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Price of Japan Rail Pass to Increase
After decades without a significant increase, the price of the passes is jumping by as much as 76 percent. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t still a good value, if you know how to use them.
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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.
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Berkshire Hathaway Posts Quarterly Profit of Nearly $36 Billion
A rebound in performance at the Geico car insurer helped offset declines in the conglomerate’s freight railroad business.
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Blocked Rail Crossings Snarl Towns, but Congress Won’t Act
The industry has used its muscle to prevent federal, state and local governments from penalizing companies that park freight trains across roads for hours or days.
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When Trains Block a Road, Local Officials Have Few Options
The federal government has begun offering $3 billion for bridges and tunnels, but many local governments say they cannot take advantage of the money.
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Supreme Court Allows Unusual Pennsylvania Law on Corporate Suits
A novel Pennsylvania law requires corporations that do business in the state to consent to being sued there, even if the suits have nothing to do with the state.
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Umbria by Train
Three hill towns in this landlocked region offer cultural riches, culinary delights and wondrous views. Here’s how to get to them from Rome and Florence.