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Lawmakers Discuss Merging New Jersey Transit, Other Agencies

Lawmakers on Tuesday discussed the idea of merging embattled New Jersey Transit with other state agencies to save money to use for road, bridge and rail projects, and heard from experts about safety upgrades following a fatal rail accident in …

North Dakota Town, BNSF Railway Reach Deal on Train Speeds

Train speeds were to begin increasing through Devils Lake, N.D., on Nov. 5 under a deal between the city and BNSF Railway that also calls for safety upgrades. The railroad last summer informed the city that it planned to double …

PG&E Says New Gas Safety Plan Will Cost $5B

Pacific Gas & Electric Co. on Tuesday proposed for its customers to pay the lion’s share of a $5 billion plan to boost safety on its gas lines in the wake of the deadly San Bruno, Calif. explosion. PG&E Senior …