May 2024 – Page 2 – Railfanning.org

A Brief Look at the Georgian Passenger Train (Part II: The Later Years and Notable Incidents)

While the Georgian’s early years were successful, after about a decade, the train saw a decrease in ridership.

TSB: Inadequate Rolling Stock Securement Led to Uncontrolled Movement in Toronto Yard

A Canadian Pacific Railway Company train crew did not apply enough force or allow enough time for the slack between the cars to fully adjust before applying the emergency air brakes, leading to 2022 uncontrolled movement and derailment of several rail cars in CP’s Toronto Yard.

SEPTA Launches Pilot Program to Detect and Deter Fare Evasion

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority is using Conduent Transportation’s 3D Fare Gate Solution at a Philadelphia area transit station as part of a pilot program aiming to track and curb fare evasion, which costs SEPTA an estimated $30-$40 million annually.

Rail Accident Investigation Branch Offers Five Recommendations Following Runaway Wagon Probe

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has made five recommendations following an investigation into an empty wagon that ran away from the Ministry of Defence (MOD) sidings located within Kineton munitions depot, Warwickshire.

MARTA considering $654.5M operating budget for fiscal 2025

(The Center Square) — Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority officials are weighing a proposed $654.5 million operating budget for fiscal 2025. The budget anticipates roughly $386.5 million in sales tax revenue, nearly $82 million in passenger revenue and $80 million in federal operating assistance. The $654.5 million operating expenses are roughly $23 million more than the agency’s fiscal 2024 budget. The transit agency also plans a $717.1 million State of Good Repair budget, including $550.5 million for capital expenditures and $152.4 million for debt service. The capital spending plan includes $91.8 million for the new series CQ400 railcars slated to enter service in 2025, $76.1 million for station rehabilitation and