2024 – Page 42 – Railfanning.org

Turner County, Georgia, Rail Crossing Closures Scheduled for February

February 13, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Railroad has notified the Georgia Department of Transportation of scheduled crossing maintenance in February at two locations in Turner County.

Trinity Railway Express’ Trinity Lakes Station to Opens Feb. 19

February 13, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Trinity Railway Express (TRE) said it will soon stop at a new station in Fort Worth.

Wabtec, CSX Extend Deal to Modernize 200-Plus Locomotives

February 13, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Wabtec Corp. and CSX Corp. signed a deal for more than 200 locomotive modernizations featuring digital solutions, innovations and services.

Amtrak Awards Contract for New Frederick Douglass Tunnel in Baltimore

February 6, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak has selected a Kiewit/J.F. Shea Joint Venture to build the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program in Maryland.

A Look at Frisco Locomotive 4500 on Display in Tulsa, Oklahoma

February 4, 2024 Special to Railfanning.org

St. Louis–San Francisco Railway (“Frisco”) locomotive 4500 is displayed at the Route 66 Historical Village in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Amtrak Wants to Double Ridership by 2040

January 31, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak plans to advance several key initiatives in 2024 to achieve its goal of doubling annual ridership to 66 million by fiscal 2040.

Norfolk Southern, Unions Join One-Year Federal Rail Safety Program

January 30, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Norfolk Southern Corp. and two unions will partner with the Federal Railroad Administration on a one-year pilot program that officials say will enhance railroad safety.

Georgia Looking to Eliminate Grade Crossings

January 30, 2024 Todd DeFeo

Georgia officials are exploring ways to address blocked railroad crossings, including working with railroads to install more sidings and eliminate grade crossings.

Norfolk Southern, Unions Partner with FRA to Launch Safety Pilot Program

January 29, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Corp. and unions, in partnership with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), announced Monday their joint participation in an FRA Confidential Close Call Reporting System pilot program designed to enhance railroad safety.

Rail Accident Investigation Branch Probing London Underground Passenger Death in December

January 23, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The United Kingdom’s Rail Accident Investigation Branch is probing the Dec. 26, 2023, death of a passenger at Stratford station on London Underground’s Jubilee line.