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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.

One Killed by Train in Meadowbank, New Zealand

January 22, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

One person has died after being struck by a train in Meadowbank, New Zealand, this morning, authorities said.

New Jersey Bill to Improve Transportation from Atlantic City Airport to Tourism District Signed

January 19, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a measure aimed at improving transportation between the Atlantic City International Airport and Atlantic City’s tourism district was signed into law this week.

Savannah Railroad Quiet Zone Goes Into Effect

January 10, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Following an extensive application process, a federally designated Quiet Zone will be implemented on the Old Fort Rail line that runs through downtown Savannah starting Jan. 10.

KiwiRail Opens New Auckland Railway Station Building

January 5, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

KiwiRail last month opened a new station building in central Auckland, for travelers to check in and relax before boarding their Northern Explorer scenic or Te Huia train journey.

Amtrak Wants Ideas for Chicago Union Station Improvements

January 5, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak is reimagining the Concourse at Chicago Union Station and wants ideas from the traveling public, other station users, and area residents. Improvements to the boarding process, modernized amenities and new services are among the changes to be designed.

Breaking Down the Meaning of ‘Parallel Roads’

January 4, 2024 Todd DeFeo

I’ll be speaking on “Parallel Roads” in Marietta, Georgia, focusing on the parallel histories of the Western & Atlantic Railroad and the Atlanta Northern Railway.

Grupo México Transportes is Proposed Genesee & Wyoming Partner in CG Railway Joint Venture

January 3, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. has welcomed Grupo México Transportes as a new partner in its CG Railway LLC joint venture, pending receipt of regulatory approvals for their purchase of equity interests in CGR.