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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.

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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.

Commuter Rail

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.

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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.

Rail Blog

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.

A N.J. Transit train departs from Montvale, N.J. on Feb. 10, 2016.
Amtrak

Bashaw: Stop NJ Transit Fare Hike, Business Tax Increase

June 21, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire
Curtis Bashaw, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in New Jersey, said he opposed a NJ Transit fare hike, arguing that commuters shouldn’t pay more for NJ Transit’s and Amtrak’s failures.

Miscellaneous

Georgia PSC to Hear Arguments on Railroad Request to Condemn Land

June 19, 2024 Todd DeFeo
The Georgia Public Service Commission will hold oral arguments on a railroad’s request to condemn land for a proposed 4.5-mile-long spur.

A southbound NJ Transit train passes through Elizabeth, N.J. in August 2003..
Commuter Rail

NJ Transit Cuts Ribbon on Renovated Elizabeth Station

June 18, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire
NJ Transit officials cut the ribbon on a renovated Elizabeth Station that includes additional platform capacity, new station buildings and a renovated public plaza.

Union Pacific

Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 to Steam Across 10 Midwestern and Southern States in Fall Tour

June 18, 2024 Business Wire
Union Pacific announced today that its legendary steam locomotive Big Boy No. 4014 will embark on a second tour this year, with a trip planned this fall in middle America, including Chicago and Houston.

Miscellaneous

Why Does Georgia Own Railroads?

June 17, 2024 Todd DeFeo
Georgia owns several railroads, but does it make sense for states to own railroads in the 21st century, and do state-owned or subsidized railroads provide enough of a benefit to taxpayers?

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