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Wabtec Finalizes $405 Million Locomotive Deal with Kazakhstan Temir Zholy

October 21, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Wabtec announced a $405-million agreement to supply Evolutions Series ES44ACi locomotives to Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, the national railway company of Kazakhstan.

Operation Lifesaver Welcomes Seven New Leaders

October 17, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Operation Lifesaver has welcomed new leaders to direct Operation Lifesaver programs in six states — Georgia, Louisiana, New Hampshire, Oregon, Vermont and West Virginia — and the District of Columbia.

South Carolina Attorney General Files Brief to Stop Electric-Truck Mandate

October 17, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has filed a brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to stop the federal government from imposing an electric-vehicle mandate on truck manufacturers.

CSX Reports Higher Third Quarter Operating Income

October 17, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

CSX Corp. announced third quarter 2024 operating income of $1.35 billion compared to $1.27 billion in the prior year period.

Eco-Energy Starts Operations at Newton, Iowa, Renewable Feedstock Distribution Terminal

October 16, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Eco-Energy has started operations at its newly built renewable feedstock distribution facility in Newton, Iowa.

South Carolina DOT to Temporarily Close Bridge Over Abandoned Railroad in Chester County

October 14, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The South Carolina Department of Transportation will temporarily close the Catawba River Road bridge in Chester County for repairs starting Oct. 21.

MARTA Names Interim Chief of Staff, Interim Chief Administrative Officer

October 14, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority has named Assistant General Manager of External Affairs Steven Parker as interim chief of staff and Assistant General Manager of Labor and Employee Relations LaShanda Dawkins as interim chief administrative officer.

One Killed After New Jersey River Line Light Rail Train Hits Tree

October 14, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The operator of a New Jersey River Line Light Rail was killed, and more than a dozen passengers were injured after the train struck a tree on Monday morning in Mansfield Township.

Patriot Rail Names new Chief Commercial Officer

October 13, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Patriot Rail Company has announced executive leadership changes to support its growth and align its leadership structure.