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New Zealand Observes Rail Safety Week

August 13, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

New Zealand authorities are urging people to pay attention around train tracks and level crossings to stay safe. The reminder comes as New Zealand Police and Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency observe Rail Safety Week.

CN Plans to Invest $60 million in Louisiana, $50 million in Mississippi

July 28, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

CN said it plans to invest approximately $60 million across Louisiana in 2020 and $50 million in Mississippi.

Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History to Display Rare Glover Locomotive

July 24, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History will host a rare Glover Machine Works locomotive for five hours on Aug. 1.

CN Planning to Invest $100 million in Wisconsin, $55 million in Michigan

July 24, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

The railroad says the spending will create higher capacity, which supports reductions in its customer’s transportation supply chain GHG emissions, by encouraging rail for long haul needs.

N.J. Transit Buying Eight Additional Dual-Powered Locomotives

July 23, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

N.J. Transit is planning to buy eight additional ALP-45A dual-powered locomotives.

Amtrak Announces New Enhanced Safety Measures at New York City’s Penn Station

July 23, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak said it is introducing new enhanced safety measures at New York City’s Penn Station amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Canadian Pacific Railway Reports Second Quarter Revenues Down 9 Percent

July 23, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

Canadian Pacific Railway reported second-quarter revenues of $1.79 billion, down 9 percent from a year ago.

Union Pacific: Second Quarter Operating Revenues Down 24 Percent

July 23, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific Corp. reported second quarter 2020 operating revenue of $4.2 billion, down 24 percent compared to a year ago, a clear sign of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

An Amtrak trains passes through the Newark Liberty International Airport trains station in Newark, N.J., in 2003.

Amtrak Partially Restores Keystone Service Between New York City and Harrisburg

July 7, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

The railroad said it is offering one roundtrip between Harrisburg and New York in response to anticipated increased demand. Keystone Service train 640 will operate through to New York and train 653 will originate in New York and operate through to Harrisburg.

MARTA to Give Away Two Million Disposable Masks

July 6, 2020 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) said it is reinforcing its commitment to keeping riders safe from COVID-19.