April 2024 – Page 3 – Railfanning.org

News Wire

[ October 7, 2024 ] Report: Eurostar Could Soon Call at Stratford International World
[ October 5, 2024 ] Members Can Still Request Replacement Ballots in Metra-UP Implementing Agreement Commuter Rail
[ October 5, 2024 ] SMART-MD Members Ratify Agreements with BNSF, CSX-T and NS BNSF
[ October 3, 2024 ] Port Strike Ends After Wage Increase Offer Miscellaneous
[ October 3, 2024 ] Strike at East Coast Docks Enters Third Day Miscellaneous

Georgia Public Service Commission Says Railroad Can Condemn Land for Spur

April 5, 2024 Todd DeFeo

A Georgia Public Service Commission hearing officer has ruled a railroad can take private land from several Sparta property owners, saying its proposed rail spur “serves a legitimate public purpose.”

FRA: Final Rule on Train Crew Size Requirements Will Improve Rail Safety

April 2, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration has issued a final rule establishing minimum safety requirements for the size of train crews. The new rule enhances safety in the rail industry by generally requiring and emphasizing the importance and necessity of a second crewmember on all trains.