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Feds Award Millions for Projects in Rural Communities to Improve Rail Safety

October 12, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration has awarded more than $108 million in funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which some call the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to nine projects in Alaska, South Dakota and Wyoming.

MTA’s Hudson Line, Once Owned by Cornelius Vanderbilt, Turns 175

October 10, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Hudson Line can trace its roots to the original Hudson River Railroad, chartered in 1846 to build from New York City north along the shore of the Hudson River.

Newark Liberty International Airport Station

NJ Transit Hires New Customer Advocate

October 10, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The NJ Transit Board of Directors has hired a customer advocate, filling a position that has been vacant since 2020.

Report Finds Four Concepts to Double Train Capacity at New York Penn Station Won’t Increase Capacity

October 10, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and NJ Transit have released an engineering feasibility study analyzing the potential of four concepts to double train capacity at New York Penn Station during the peak period.

First R211S Subway Cars Operate on the Staten Island Railway

October 8, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority launched new R211S subway cars into service on the Staten Island Railway.

RAIB Issues Safety Digest After Passenger Trapped in Train’s Doors, Dragged

October 8, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The United Kingdom’s Rail Accident Investigation Branch has issued a safety digest after a passenger was trapped in a train’s doors and dragged at Enfield Town station on July 17.

A N.J. Transit train in Montvale, N.J., in March 2018.

Bill Should Provide NJ Residents With More Accessible Transportation Options

October 7, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a measure expanding accessible transportation options for New Jersey residents with disabilities and seniors.

Report: Eurostar Could Soon Call at Stratford International

October 7, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Eurostar trains could soon stop at Stratford International if a Member of Parliament has his way, according to a local report.

Members Can Still Request Replacement Ballots in Metra-UP Implementing Agreement

October 5, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

BLET members are continuing to vote on a tentative implementing agreement regarding Metra’s takeover of services from the Union Pacific Railroad.