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Month: August 2023

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New Book to Highlight Athens, Georgia, Streetcars

August 26, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire
A new book from Railfanning.org Publisher and Editor Todd DeFeo will explore the history of streetcars in Athens, Georgia.

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Georgia Jurisdictions Looking at Special Purpose Taxes for Transportation Projects

August 25, 2023 Todd DeFeo
Barrow County leaders and their counterparts in the county’s six cities have agreed to divvy the proceeds of Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax should voters approve it in November.

FRA

Fetterman, Casey Urge Norfolk Southern to Join Close Call Reporting System

August 22, 2023 Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Pennsylvania U.S. Sens Bob Casey and John Fetterman on Friday sent a letter to the CEO of Norfolk Southern urging the company to participate in an early warning system that the railroad announced it would join earlier this year.

World

Slow Train Coming: Only a Genuine Shift to Rail Will Put NZ on Track to Reduce Emissions

August 22, 2023 The Conversation
Both the Labour government and the opposition National Party have now released major transport polices that put the emphasis on maintaining and expanding roads.

Commuter Rail

Construction Begins on DART 12th Street Station in Plano

August 21, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire
Construction of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) 12th Street Station in Plano will begin on Saturday, August 26.

World

Person Dies After Being Struck by Train in New Zealand

August 20, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire
Police can confirm a person has died after being struck by a train in Takanini, Counties Manukau on Saturday.

Legislation

New Report Looks at Train Length Amid Ongoing Debate Over Rail Safety

August 7, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire
There are both costs and benefits to longer trains, but there is no clear correlation between increased train length and safety concerns.

World

Ōtira Tunnel Reaches Milestone, Celebrates 100 Years

August 1, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire
Current and former rail workers will join the local community on Friday, Aug. 4, to celebrate the centenary of the Ōtira Tunnel, which has linked the West Coast to the rest of the South Island for the past 100 years.

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