USA: Trump Transportation Department threatens to seize billions from California’s high-speed rail project
The Trump Transportation Department has threatened to seize the nearly $3.5 billion in federal funds it awarded to construct a high-speed rail project between San Francisco and California. [abcnews.go.com]
USA: Trump Admin. Says NY, NJ Can’t Use Federal Funds to Pay for Essential Infrastructure Project
Amtrak and New Jersey Transit’s sole link between New York and New Jersey — a flood-damaged 108-year-old tunnel with a decaying power system — is becoming increasingly unreliable. [fortune.com]
USA: Georgia Legislators want to explore reviving the Atlanta- Passenger Rail Line
Right now, if you were to drive from Savannah to Atlanta, it would take you about four-hours depending on traffic. State lawmakers are exploring one option that would cut that travel time in half. [wtoc.com]
USA: Tri-Rail is on track to serve downtown Miami
Tri-Rail trains are on schedule to arrive in downtown Miami by the end of 2019. Computer-simulated models predict an outpouring of interest from new riders and regulars alike for the 26 daily Tri-Rail trips. [miamitodaynews.com]
USA: First national strategy to prevent trespassing on railroad property issued by FRA
The report says previous FRA trespassing prevention programs have not been national or proactive and FRA recognizes the need to do more than educate and facilitate. [masstransitmag.com]
Europe: Here’s what France’s high-speed TGV trains will look like in the future
France’s flagship trains are getting a revamp that will allow for more passengers, a trendy bar on each level and lower fuel consumption. Here’s what’s in store for TGV passengers in France. [thelocal.fr]
Canada: Government calls for assessment of disused Vancouver Island railway
British Columbia’s provincial government is looking for a contractor to assess the feasability of returning Vancouver Island’s E&N Rail corridor to service. [vancourier.com]
USA: Virgin Trains/Brightline might roll into PortMiami
Miami-Dade County may soon look at linking Virgin Trains USA to PortMiami, a move that would connect the port to Broward and Palm Beach counties to the year-old passenger rail servicee. [miamitodaynews.com]
