2022 – Page 12 – Railfanning.org

Georgia Lawmaker Provides Update on Ware County Derailment

July 6, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Twenty train cars, including the locomotive, were involved in the crash.

DART Names Elizabeth Reich as Chief Financial Officer

July 2, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Elizabeth Reich has joined the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) as the new chief financial officer (CFO).

Virginia and Norfolk Southern Close Western Rail Initiative Agreement

July 1, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) and Norfolk Southern announced the financial closing of the Western Rail Initiative Agreement.

Amtrak

Message from Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner on the Southwest Chief Train 4 Derailment

June 29, 2022 Special to Railfanning.org

“We are deeply saddened by yesterday’s tragic event and mourn those who lost their lives. For those who helped others, we want to express our heartfelt appreciation.”

Four Killed in Missouri Amtrak Crash

June 28, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Four people, including three passengers, were killed when an Amtrak train struck a truck at a grade crossing near Mendon, Missouri.

Reports: Several Killed, Dozens Injured in Missouri Amtrak Wreck

June 27, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Several people were apparently killed and dozens injured after a Chicago-bound Amtrak train crashed into a dump truck in Mendon, Missouri, on Monday, June 27, 2022.

Amtrak Orders Fifty More National Network Locomotives

June 23, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak has ordered another 50 locomotives from Siemens Mobility, which worked with Amtrak to design the locomotive series for long-distance services.

Lawmakers Frustrated Over Blocked Rail Crossings and Late Passenger Trains

June 22, 2022 The Center Square

The head of the Federal Railroad Administration was put on the defensive regarding poor on-time service by Amtrak trains in Illinois that taxpayers subsidize.

Amtrak: Increasing Speed of Acela Trains in New Jersey Will Improve Reliability for Northeast Corridor Customers

June 22, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak said recent infrastructure improvements along a 16-mile segment of track between New Brunswick and South Brunswick allow trains to travel at speeds up to 150 mph.

Amtrak Starts Procurement for Upcoming Major Contract for the B&P Tunnel Replacement Program

June 22, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak has initiated the procurement phase for the more than $1 billion Southern Approach construction package, the first of three major construction contracts for the B&P Tunnel Replacement Program in Baltimore.