December 2024 – Page 2 – Railfanning.org

Dozens of Rail Teamsters Ratify Contracts

December 18, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Workers at two railroads represented by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen of the Teamsters Rail Conference have ratified new contracts.

Amtrak Completes Early Construction Activity for Susquehanna River Bridge Project

December 18, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak has completed a key early construction milestone for the Susquehanna River Bridge Project, removing the 10th and final remnant pier from the river.

Federal Grant to Support San Antonio’s Green Line

December 18, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Transit Administration today announced a $267.8 million construction grant award in San Antonio, Texas.

HS2 Ltd Chair Stepping Down

December 17, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Sir Jon Thompson, chair of HS2 Ltd, has announced that he will resign in spring after almost four years on the board.

CPKC Completes Second Span of Bridge Linking Laredo, Texas and Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas

December 17, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Canadian Pacific Kansas City has completed construction of the new international railway bridge, which spans the Rio Grande from Laredo, Texas, to Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas.

Delta Railroad Services Launches New Website

December 16, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Delta Railroad Services, a railroad construction and equipment rental company serving the growing infrastructure needs in the U.S. and throughout North America, has launched a new website.

Norfolk Southern Names Felismina De Oliveira Vice President Enterprise Resources

December 16, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Corporation has named Felismina “Mina” De Oliveira vice president of enterprise resources, reporting directly to Chief Operating Officer John Orr.

Lunch & Learn: “Oddities on the Georgia Rails” by Todd DeFeo

December 16, 2024 Railfanning.org Digital Library

While many histories center on dates and places, they overlook some funnier, if not downright bizarre, happenings throughout the years.

Athens-Clarke County Transit Awarded Georgia Transit Association Innovation Award

December 16, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Athens-Clarke County Transit was awarded the 2024 Georgia Transit Association Innovation Award during the association’s annual conference in Columbus, Georgia.

NJ Lawmaker: Delaying Electric Truck Mandate a Win for Small Towns and Businesses

December 14, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The New Jersey Assembly Transportation Committee approved legislation delaying a government mandate forcing manufacturers of medium- and heavy-duty trucks to sell only new battery-powered vehicles to decrease the number of diesel-powered trucks on state roads.