October 2022 – Page 2 – Railfanning.org

A N.J. Transit train in Montvale, N.J., in March 2018.

New Jersey Selects DOR Woodbridge to Advance Transit-Oriented Development at Metropark Station

October 12, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

fficials said the Metropark Development Project will support local and regional economic development by creating Class A office and retail space, community amenities, and station-area improvements, including bicycle, pedestrian, infrastructure upgrades and housing opportunities —20 percent of which will be designated as affordable housing.

Union Votes Against Ratification of National Rail Deal

October 11, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division (BMWED) has voted against ratification of the tentative national agreement reached with the Class I freight railroads.

A N.J. Transit train departs from Montvale, N.J. on Feb. 10, 2016.

N.J. Transit Deploys AquaTrack Track Washing System to Clear Leaves from Rails

October 10, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

N.J. Transit has started using a high-pressure power washing system to clean and remove leaves from the rails throughout the fall season.

Union Pacific, ZTR Partner on New Hybrid-Electric Locomotives

October 10, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific Railroad and ZTR, a green technology company, announced a partnership to build hybrid-electric locomotives.

FRA Announces $4 Million Enhance Safety, Efficiency of Rail Infrastructure in Rural States

October 10, 2022 Railfanning.org Digital Library

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded over $4 million to three projects in two states to upgrade and safeguard rail infrastructure.

When You Take a Bad Picture No One Wants, Start Your Own Website

October 7, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Railfanning.org formally launched 20 years ago today. The story of how it started is quite funny.

MARTA Advances Interim GM/CEO as Sole Finalist for Permanent Position

October 6, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Board of Directors’ GM/CEO Search Committee voted to advance interim GM/CEO Collie Greenwood as the sole finalist for the permanent position.

CN Publishes its 2022-2023 Winter Plan

October 5, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

CN has published its 2022-2023 Winter Plan, which the company says sets out a wide range of initiatives to ensure the railroad has the capacity and resources to respond safely and efficiently to the needs of customers in the coming winter months.

BNSF: New Integrated Rail Complex Will Increase Supply Chain Efficiency

October 5, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

BNSF Railway said it plans to invest more than $1.5 billion to construct a state-of-the-art master-planned rail facility in Southern California – and the first being developed by a Class I railroad.

CSX Contributes $200,000 to Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts

October 3, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

CSX Corp. said it will contribute $200,000 to support relief and recovery efforts underway in the Florida and South Carolina communities affected by Hurricane Ian.