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      <title>Not Necessarily in Stable Condition</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Demand for wood-tie has remained steady throughout the pandemic, but the condition of sawmills is a concern for those in the wood-tie industry. In the first quarter of 2020, the industry saw a rebound from a 2019 reduction in timber due to severe weather. As the pandemic hit the United States, many passenger railroads and transit suspended or cancelled operations, though wood-tie suppliers were determined to be a critical supplier and allowed to continue operating at full capacity. Predictions for 2021 include an increase in tie purchases and steady production.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2022 09:14:23 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Less Carloads, Less Car Repairs: Rail-Car Repair Demand Declined Along with Traffic During the Pandemic, but a Recovery Might be on the Horizon</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Railroad carloads have declined over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to a lower volume of rail-car repair. Repair shops experienced decreased demand in the spring and early summer, for both in-shop and mobile repairs. However, a recent increase in traffic volume suggests that demand for repair work will also increase. Many repair firms remain hopeful and are expecting to return to business as usual in 2021.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2021 09:32:34 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Far from Finished: Class Is Expect to Meet the Feds' Year-end Deadline, Then Pursue Positive Train Control Advances and Enhancements Well Beyond Implementation.</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Nearly all the railroads that are federally required to implement positive train control are on track to meet the deadline. The end of 2020 deadline is just the beginning, however, for railroad enhancements. Positive train control will continue to develop, and additional interoperability efforts are underway. Railroads are looking ahead to optimize and improve systems, including the standardization of positive train control systems, which will mitigate risks and provide a more robust system in the long term.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2021 09:32:33 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fighting a "Five-Alarm Fire:" Reeling from Staggering Losses Due to the Pandemic, MTA Seeks Federal Help in Saving New York City's Subways</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Since COVID-19 struck New York City, there has been a major loss in ridership and revenues for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). The economic loss to the MTA has been immense. Without additional funding, the MTA will need to cut services drastically, which would have a major knock-on effect on the economic recovery of the region served by the MTA. Prior to the pandemic, the New York City Transit (NYCT) subway had unveiled a major modernization plan, and projects that have not yet received funding have been put on hold. If Congress does not respond to the crisis with additional federal funding, the effect of the cuts will be severe.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2021 09:32:33 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>A Fresh Start: With "Amtrak Joe" and a New Congress in D.C., Rail Industry Leaders Hope for Action on Surface Transportation Legislation</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The recently inaugurated President Joe Biden has had a long -time interest in railroads, which many rail advocates see as a positive sign for the potential surface transportation legislation this year. Potential legislation includes an extension on the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act; continued federal funding for the Federal Railroad Administration's Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements grant program; policies on addressing climate change; and the Freight Rail Assistance and Investment to Launch Coronavirus-era Activity and Recovery Act. The issue of funding these bills is a matter yet to be solved, but many in the rail industry are looking forward to the future.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2021 09:32:25 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Preventing Overgrowth: Suppliers Advance Herbicide Sprays and Brush Cutting Tolls to Control Trackside Vegetation</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Trackside vegetation can cause serious safety hazards, including causing fires and interfering with the trackside duties of railroad crews. There are a variety of options for preventing the overgrowth of  vegetation, including herbicides and mechanical tools. This article covers the variety of strategies that different railroads have taken on to curb overgrowth.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Dec 2021 09:32:24 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Riding the P3 Wave</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Many transit agencies in the United States are likely to increase usage in public-private partnerships (P3s) to fund projects.  Though P3s have been slow to take off, especially in the rail transit sector, interest and usage is growing. The Federal Transit Administration is encouraging usage of P3s and has published rules and guidance to that end.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2019 09:32:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Charting a Sustainable Path</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Class I railroads have been working to improve environmental sustainability practices and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Many railroads have been releasing annual sustainability reports to highlight their efforts in this area. Sustainability practices can be beneficial to business strategies, in addition to being necessary for the protection of the environment. Railroads have been developing and deploying projects with lower or no emissions, and they are continuing to plan for more.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2019 09:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Small Roads, Big Cyber Risks</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Short-line freight railroads are grappling with threats to cybersecurity. Successful railroad operations often depend on a significant amount of technology, which comes with vulnerabilities. The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association has begun a series of webinars on cybersecurity in order to better train and prepare its members. It is necessary for the staff of small railroads to become familiar with the variety of tools available to implement cybersecurity measures in order to protect against threats such as ransomware and phishing attacks.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:48:02 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>GO for the Gold</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The population of Ontario, Canada is growing, and the greater Toronto and Hamilton area’s commuter-rail service, GO Transit, must grow to keep pace. The GO Regional Express Rail project is upgrading infrastructure and expanding services. The project has faced challenges such as minimizing the impact of construction on local communities and maintaining existing service. Authorities are also exploring methods for electrifying segments of the transit system, examining the possibility of using hydrogen-powered trains in place of overhead wires. The increased capacity of the transit system will be vital to the growing population of the region.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:48:02 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Transportation Transformation</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Denver’s Regional Transportation District (RTD) has been managing a massive expansion program known as FasTracks. The program began in 2004, and since that time, it has transformed rail and bus rapid transit, with extensions spreading across the Denver metropolitan area. There are still some expansion projects underway, but officials are beginning to change focus from construction to long-term maintenance. RTD’s leadership is examining the future of transportation to determine the next options in sustainable mobility and analyze the successes and failures of the project thus far.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:48:02 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Getting to the Train Station and Back</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Transit agencies often struggle with the issue of “first-mile” and “last-mile” transportation, which helps riders travel to or from their transit stop. Strategies to implement first and last mile options include partnering with transportation network companies, making it easier for riders to bring bicycles on board, launching bikeshare programs, and improvements to infrastructure. The increased access that first and last mile transit brings to communities has the potential to increase transit ridership and reduce personal car usage.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:48:02 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Vancouver's 'vision' for public transit</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The population growth in Vancouver, British Columbia has led to a rise in housing costs, which has driven people farther from the downtown core. The growing highway congestion has prompted public transit authorities to develop a new, ten-year transit expansion project for the region. Plans for expansion include increasing and improving service, extending existing subway lines, and implementing a new light rail line. There are three phases planned, and the first began in November 2016.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2018 11:28:48 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Stand Clear: NYC’s Second Avenue Subway is finally here</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Second Avenue Subway line in New York City has been in development for many years, but the first of four phases is finally complete. Since opening, the new line has eased congestion on other lines. The new stations are designed for passenger comfort and accessibility, improving passenger flow and reducing crowding on platforms. During construction, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority connected with the public through the Second Avenue Subway Community Information Center. The lessons learned during the first phase of construction will aid in future phases.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Dec 2017 10:19:47 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The Next Wave of Technological Wonders</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Railroads are looking at a range of new technologies to improve their service by increasing productivity, boosting safety, and adding convenience. Companies are eager to explore and use the next wave of technologies, including technology that has been previously used in other sectors but not in the railroad industry. Leveraging technological innovations will allow passenger and freight railroads to get ahead in areas such as efficiency and safety.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2017 13:39:53 GMT</pubDate>
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