June 2024 – Railfanning.org

Mediation Ends for NJ Transit and Train Engineers, Clearing Path to Strike in Months

June 26, 2024 New Jersey Monitor

The National Mediation Board has ended more than four years of negotiations between NJ Transit and a union representing its engineers without a resolution, paving the way for a strike that federal law could still delay by months.

NTSB: Norfolk Southern Controlled Burn of Toxic Chemicals in E. Palestine Derailment Unnecessary

June 26, 2024 Ohio Capital Journal

Norfolk Southern and its contractors erred when they made the call to release and burn toxic chemicals leaking from rail cars following the 2023 derailment of a train in East Palestine, Ohio, the National Transportation Safety Board said during a Tuesday hearing.

At Least 20 Injured in Russian Train Derailment

June 26, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Twenty people were injured when a passenger train derailed in Russia’s Komi region in the county’s far north.

VRE to Eliminate Youth Fares, Raise Adult Fares

June 25, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Virginia Railway Express will make modest adjustments to its fare schedule for the first time in five years and eliminate fares for those ages 18 and under beginning Monday, July 1, 2024.

Inganamort Demands Accountability from NJ Transit

June 25, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

In light of fare hikes set for July 1 and a planned corporate transit fee to be added to the state budget this week that collectively add billions to NJ Transit’s budget, New Jersey Assemblyman Michael Inganamort expressed concerns over the agency’s inability to ensure timely train operations.

Rail Vision Received Follow-on Order from Leading US-Based Rail and Leasing Services Company

June 25, 2024 Globe Newswire

The customer requested and ordered new add-ons on top of a $5 million contract with the company.

DePhillips Calls for Rescinding NJ Transit Fare Hikes and Corporate Transit Tax Ahead of State Budget Vote

June 24, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

New Jersey Assemblyman Chris DePhillips wants state lawmakers to rescind the NJ Transit fare hike set for July 1 and the new corporate transit fee proposed by Gov. Phil Murphy, citing the undue burden they place on New Jersey residents and businesses during an already challenging economic climate.

Rail Vision Secures Japanese Patent for AI-Powered Railway Obstacle Detection System

June 24, 2024 Globe Newswire

Rail Vision Ltd. announced that it has received a notice of allowance from the Japan Patent Office for its innovative AI-based railway obstacle detection system.

The fight for the General (Part I)

June 23, 2024 Todd DeFeo

When the Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Railway leased the Western & Atlantic Railroad in 1890, the railroad took possession of the General locomotive.