November 2024 – Page 4 – Railfanning.org

DeFeo to Present ‘Oddities on the Georgia Rails’ at the Georgia Archives

November 14, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Todd DeFeo, publisher and editor of Railfanning.org, will present “Oddities on the Georgia Rails” for the Georgia Archives’ December Lunch & Learn.

Operation Lifesaver Awards Online Transit Safety Pledge Grant to Hampton Roads Transit

November 14, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Operation Lifesaver announced the recipient of its Transit Safety Pledge Grant, which was made possible by funding from the Federal Transit Administration.

SCDOT Requests Public Comment on 2024 Statewide Rail Plan

November 14, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The South Carolina Department of Transportation is soliciting public comment on its 2024 Statewide Rail Plan.

Norfolk Southern to Add New Independent Director to Board via Cooperation Agreement with Shareholder Ancora

November 14, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Corp. and Ancora Holdings Group have agreed to work together to identify an independent director to join the Company’s Board of Directors.

Hearings Set for I-285 Project to Expand Transportation Options

November 14, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority, the Atlanta-region Transit Link Authority and the Georgia Department of Transportation, working with counties and municipalities along the Interstate 285 corridor, will hold public meetings on Wednesday, Dec. 4 and Thursday, Dec. 5, to gather feedback on the preliminary plans for the I-285 Express Lanes Transit Study.

Officials Propose Reduced PATH Fare for Customers With Disabilities

November 14, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey proposed a new reduced fare program for PATH customers with disabilities.

Norfolk Southern to Launch Hybrid Locomotive Project Through Alstom Partnership With Federal Support

November 13, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Corp. is pioneering sustainable locomotive propulsion by converting two engines to hybrid technology in partnership with Alstom, a global rail transportation manufacturer and leader in low-carbon and sustainable transportation.

NJ Transit to Hold Info Sessions on New Walter Rand Transportation Center

November 13, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

NJ Transit will host virtual and in-person informational sessions as it unveils preliminary design concepts for a new Walter Rand Transportation Center in Camden.

NJ Transit Board Approves Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Contract

November 13, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The NJ Transit Board of Directors approved a contract with ACI-Herzog JV to operate the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) system.

Feds Award NJ Transit $380,000 for TOD Master Plan in Paterson

November 13, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The feds have awarded NJ Transit $380,000 in federal funds to create a transit-oriented development master plan around Paterson station.