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Most Railroads on Track to Meet Dec. 31 Train-Control System Deadline

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FRA says NJ Transit is "at risk" of missing the deadline on some routes, but contractor Parsons notes significant recent progress.

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Most Railroads on Track to Meet Dec. 31 Train-Control System Deadline

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Feds says NJ Transit is "at risk" of missing the deadline on some smaller routes, but contractor Parsons notes significant recent progress.

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Railroads Make Headway on Safety Systems, but Some May Miss Dec. 31 Deadline

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FRA says NJ Transit, three other commuter lines "at risk" of not complying with yearend mandate.

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Award of Merit Small Project: River Road Bridge over Raritan Valley Railroad, Emergency Bridge Replacement

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Sustainability, history, quality and safety were themes throughout the process of replacing a deteriorated timber-decked bridge above a NJ Transit rail line with a high-strength prestressed single-span concrete box beam superstructure fabricated off site to help expedite construction.

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Food Processing: Generating Growth for Good Eats

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its access to highways, water, railroad, and cargo airports has made this region of the United States an ideal location for new businesses to succeed. Preferred often brings popcorn here from Nebraska via the railroad. The locally owned, short line railroad company provides facilities for them to unload the corn.

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Battle of Bayonne

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At 1,675 feet, the arch was more than twice as long as the previous record-holder, the Hell Gate Railroad Bridge in New York City. Chris Christie in 2010 after he decided NJ’s share of the cost was grossly underestimated. The project, which would have created 6,000 construction jobs, was canceled by Gov. Christie, Sen.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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The Port currently has service by two Class I railroads, Norfolk Southern and CSX—both offer double-stack service to critical manufacturing and population centers. At 1,675 feet, the arch was more than twice as long as the previous record-holder, the Hell Gate Railroad Bridge in New York City.