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FRA: Final Rule on Train Crew Size Requirements Will Improve Rail Safety

April 2, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration has issued a final rule establishing minimum safety requirements for the size of train crews. The new rule enhances safety in the rail industry by generally requiring and emphasizing the importance and necessity of a second crewmember on all trains.

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Rail Accident Investigation Branch Makes Three Recommendations to Nottingham Trams

March 27, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire
The United Kingdom’s Rail Accident Investigation Branch has made three recommendations to Nottingham Trams Limited in the wake of a June 12, 2023, tram derailment.

Transit

Atlanta, MARTA Planning Additional Stations, Cost Unclear

March 26, 2024 Todd DeFeo
Atlanta and Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority officials appear poised for one of the largest additions to the city’s rail transit system in decades.

Commuter Rail

MTA Awarded Federal Grant to Develop Technology to Improve Safety and Operating Efficiencies

March 26, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has received a $2 million federal grant from the United States Department of Transportation through its Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation Grants program.

Commuter Rail

New Jersey Governor Signs Law Reauthorizing New Jersey’s Transportation Trust Fund for Five Years

March 26, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation to renew the State’s Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) for five more years.

Amtrak

New Track Delays Holding up Amtrak’s Gulf Coast Service

March 26, 2024 The Center Square
Delays with new track in Alabama are being cited by Amtrak officials as the holdup for new service on the Gulf Coast.

Canadian Pacific Kansas City

CPKC Announces Departure of John Orr, Appointed as Norfolk Southern Chief Operating Officer

March 20, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire
Canadian Pacific Kansas City announced the departure of Executive Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer John Orr, who joined Norfolk Southern as executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective immediately.

Amtrak

Amtrak Begins Major Harrisburg Line Track Renewal 

March 19, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire
Amtrak is investing $122 million in Pennsylvania to improve tracks on the Harrisburg Line, between Lancaster and Harrisburg. This work will improve ride quality and comfort, increase service reliability and complete the necessary work required to keep the tracks in a state of good repair. 

Commuter Rail

CTA’s $3.6 Billion Red Line Extension Project Included in Fiscal 2025 Budget Request

March 19, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire
Fourteen large transit projects in 11 states could receive nearly $4 billion in federal support for construction as part of President Biden’s fiscal 2025 Budget Request to Congress.

Commuter Rail

Metra Green Lights Purchase of Battery-Powered Trainsets

March 19, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire
The Metra Board of Directors approved a contract to buy zero-emission, battery-powered trainsets, making it one of the first in the nation to operate the technology.

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