WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Amtrak Awarded Nearly $3B in USDOT Grants to Buy New Trains and Improve Service Nationwide * #These grants are critical to modernizing and upgrading America's state-supported and long-distance rail networks. WASHINGTON - Amid record ridership growth, Amtrak's New Era of Rail continues to advance following today's announcement by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Amtrak has been awarde  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, Aug. 14 -- The University of Nebraska Omaha Campus posted the following news: * * * For Faculty: Important Canvas Updates for Fall 2026 * This fall marks the launch of a unified Canvas learning environment across all University of Nebraska System campuses. This is an important milestone in creating a more convenient, connected and intuitive experience for faculty and students. This university-wide Canvas instance offers all the same great Canvas features you are already fa  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * GOLDEN AGE OF RAIL: Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces Massive $5.3 Billion Investment in Rail Safety Upgrades, New Amtrak Train Sets With Money Saved from California's Train to Nowhere * CINCINNATI, OH - U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is investing $5.3 billion into rail projects across  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 14 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Trucking Industry Crowns 2026 National Truck Driving Champion * Aug 14, 2026Pittsburgh, PA - Today, the American Trucking Associations proclaimed Miguel Corral, a professional driver with UPS, the Bendix Grand Champion at the 2026 National Truck Driving & Step Van Championships. Corral, who resides in Indiana and secured his berth to nationals at the Illino  more