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Train Strikes, Kills One in New Zealand

February 22, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire
One person died after being struck by a train in Aorangi, New Zealand.

Norfolk Southern

Train Derailments Get More Headlines, But Truck Crashes Involving Hazardous Chemicals Are More Frequent and Deadly in US

February 22, 2023 Michael F. Gorman
Less than two weeks after train cars filled with hazardous chemicals derailed in Ohio and caught fire, a truck carrying nitric acid crashed on a major highway outside Tucson, Arizona, killing the driver and releasing toxic chemicals into the air.

Norfolk Southern

Ohio Lawmakers Want to be Consulted on East Palestine Derailment Issues

February 22, 2023 The Center Square
A group of Ohio House members want to be consulted by federal and state officials in the aftermath of a train derailment that continues to draw concern from residents in East Palestine, Ohio.

Long Island Railroad
Commuter Rail

Suburban Lawmakers Seek Exemption From MTA Payroll Tax

February 21, 2023 The Center Square
A bipartisan group of suburban New York lawmakers want their regions to be exempted from a proposed payroll tax increase being pitched by Gov. Kathy Hochul to help bail out the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

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Norfolk Southern, USDOT, Congress All Targeted in Buttigieg’s Requests

February 21, 2023 The Center Square
Ten points of enhancement or change are being recommended by the national transportation secretary nearly three weeks after a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

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Norfolk Southern

Congressmen Lurch Forward on Behalf of Residents’ Health, Safety, Support

February 21, 2023 The Center Square
Lawmakers in Washington ended their silence and stepped up for East Palestine, Ohio, residents last week and into the weekend.

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Union Calls for End to Precision Scheduled Railroading

February 20, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire
The Sheet Metal, Air, Rail Transportation Union (SMART) wants railroads to end Precision Scheduled Railroading (PSR).

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Pictures: MARTA’s Red Line Track Replacement Project

February 20, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire
MARTA’s Track Replacement Project on the Red Line south of Medical Center Station is progressing well and is currently a few hours ahead of schedule.

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Street Cars in Paradise: A Brief History Street Cars on the Island of Curaçao

February 17, 2023 The Cross-Tie
Curaçao is not a railroad hotspot today, but the island does have a railroad history.

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BNSF: 2022 Economic Development Investments Surpassed $1.6 Billion

February 16, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire
BNSF Railway Co. said investments from customers served by the freight rail provider in 2022 surpassed $1.6 billion.

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