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Alan Shaw: We will not walk away, East Palestine

February 16, 2023 PRNewswire

Norfolk Southern President and CEO Alan H. Shaw shared a letter today with the community of East Palestine, Ohio.

Credit and Bond Agencies Give MARTA ‘AAA’ Rating

February 16, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has received an AAA credit rating, the highest rating issued, from Standard & Poor’s (S&P) and Kroll Bond Rating Agency.

NTSB Continues to Probe East Palestine Derailment

February 15, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

The NTSB said it continues to investigate the Feb. 3 Norfolk Southern freight train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio

Norfolk Southern: ‘We Will be Judged by Our Actions’

February 14, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Corp. said it is creating a $1 million charitable fund to be available immediately as one component of its planned support for the community of East Palestine, Ohio.

Officials: No Health Issues Reported from Ohio Train Derailment

February 14, 2023 The Center Square

State officials have received no reports of health issues more than 10 days after a train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed in eastern Ohio and more than a week after a Norfolk Southern executed a controlled release of the chemicals, a spokesman for Gov. Mike DeWine said Tuesday.

CSX Reaches Agreement with Additional IAM and BRC Divisions on Paid Sick Leave for Railroad Workers

February 14, 2023 Globe Newswire

CSX announced that agreements have been secured with additional divisions of its International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) and Brotherhood of Railway Carmen (BRC) unions on paid sick leave for railroad workers.

Ohio Wants to Study Passenger Rail Between Major Cities

February 10, 2023 The Center Square

Ohio wants to begin studying expanding passenger rail service in the state connecting the state’s largest cities.

One Killed After Being Struck by Train in New Zealand

February 9, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

One person has died after being struck by a train in Glen Eden, a suburb of West Auckland, this morning.

Biden Visits New York to Tout Infrastructure Spending

January 31, 2023 The Center Square

President Joe Biden visited New York Tuesday to tout how his infrastructure law is making investments in the nation’s transportation system, and deliver a $300 million federal grant for a long-delayed Hudson Tunnel project.

Amtrak Sends Request to Refresh Overnight Fleet

January 31, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak has sent a Request for Information to potential suppliers defining and describing the scope of Amtrak’s overnight train fleet.