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Georgia Public Service Commission Says Railroad Can Condemn Land for Spur

April 5, 2024 Todd DeFeo

A Georgia Public Service Commission hearing officer has ruled a railroad can take private land from several Sparta property owners, saying its proposed rail spur “serves a legitimate public purpose.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.