March 2023 – Railfanning.org

Cities need to step up their games when it comes to railroad safety

March 27, 2023 Todd DeFeo

When a CSX freight train stopped in the heart of Kennesaw, Georgia, and blocked a busy rail crossing, pedestrians and motorists alike were upset. But more than that, it created a dangerous situation.

Christchurch Tram Goes for a Ride

March 27, 2023 Todd DeFeo

In the early morning hours of March 23, a crew loaded Christchurch tram No. 178 onto a flatbed truck.

Christchurch Tram Extension Out of Service

March 23, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

The newly opened extension of the Christchurch tram is already out of service.

Auckland Transport Names Kimpton as its New Chief Executive Officer

March 14, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

Auckland Transport (AT) has named Dean Kimpton its new chief executive officer on a fixed-term agreement for 18 months starting April 3.

Norfolk Southern Commits to New Training Center in Ohio

March 8, 2023 The Center Square

Norfolk Southern will create a new first responder training center in Ohio and expand its Operation Awareness and Response Program, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Wednesday.

Norfolk Southern CEO Pledges Pennsylvania Visit

March 8, 2023 The Center Square

Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw did not appear in front of Pennsylvania lawmakers on Wednesday, but is expected to do so later this month and provide documents that track the rail company’s response to the derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

Federal Railroad Administration Announces a Supplemental Safety Assessment of Norfolk Southern Railway’s Operations

March 7, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced its plan to conduct a 60-day supplemental safety assessment of Norfolk Southern Railway following multiple safety incidents.

Shapiro, Norfolk Southern Broker $7.4M Aid Deal

March 7, 2023 The Center Square

Norfolk Southern agreed this week to reimburse first responders, county relief funds and state agencies nearly $7.4 million in the wake of the Feb. 3 train derailment near the Pennsylvania-Ohio border.

NTSB Returning for New Investigation; Norfolk Southern Releases Safety Plan

March 7, 2023 The Center Square

The National Transportation and Safety Board is expected back in Ohio today to investigate the fourth Norfolk Southern train derailment in the state in the past five months.

Conductor Fatally Injured in Cleveland

March 7, 2023 PRNewswire

At this time, officials are reporting that the conductor was struck by a dump truck as a Norfolk Southern train was moving through a crossing at the facility.