Commuter Rail Coalition

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Metra
Engineers monitor performance of the communications between the train and the PTC system during a simulated train run in Metra’s PTC lab.
The CRC calls on Congress for assurance that the appropriate grant programs allow for these ongoing, significant expenses.
March 5, 2020
The Commuter Rail Coalition welcomes Matthew O. Tucker, executive director of the North County Transit District (NCTD) in Oceanside, Calif., as the vice chair of its board of ...
Aug. 9, 2019

Articles

Commuter Rail Coalition
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb cuts the ribbon on the NICTD Double Track Northwest Indiana project. The double track project will allow NICTD to run 14 additional weekday trains on the South Shore Line.
There is a reimagining of the traditional morning-in, evening-out commuter rail schedule that has evolved in the post-pandemic work and travel environment.
July 26, 2024
NICTD
Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) is one of 32 commuter railroads operating in the U.S. NICTD President and Chairman of the Commuter Rail Coalition Mike Noland testified before the House T&I Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials on April 17.
When the new federal excess liability cap number is published in early 2026, commuter railroads will have 30 days to acquire the additional coverage or likely face suspension ...
April 23, 2024
Metra
Metra trains in a yard: U.S. commuter rail operators, like Metra, are facing a hardening liability insurance market, which is prompting industry advocates to ask for federal action.
A hardening insurance market could threaten the stability of commuter rail operations.
Aug. 23, 2021
Sound Transit
Seattle is one of three cities that have joined together in a lawsuit against the Trump Administration.
New York City, Seattle and Portland, Ore., argue the administration does not have the authority to add conditions to congressionally appropriated funds.
Oct. 23, 2020
Metra
Metra recently began PTC testing on its Metra Electric line as it continues work to meet the Dec. 31, 2020 deadline to have PTC fully implemented.
Commuter railroads are working hard through the pandemic and other challenges to meet the final PTC deadline at the end of the year.
June 8, 2020

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