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New South Ferry Subway Station Damaged by Superstorm Sandy Reopens

July 6, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

The new South Ferry Terminal Complex, which was heavily damaged by Superstorm Sandy in 2012, has re-opened.

Some Amtrak Trains to Use Grand Central During Penn Station Work

July 4, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak is planning to operate some trains from Grand Central Terminal rather than Penn Station this summer.

Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum Looking to Save Historic Terminal Tower

June 30, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum said it is working to move the historic Terminal Tower to the museum’s property.

Integrating Transit Data, Social Media Can Help Increase Ridership, Tech Company President Says

June 30, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

Integrating transit data into non-traditional transit social media platforms is a key to expanding public transit ridership in Atlanta and cities nationwide, the president of an industry-leading transit technology firm told a business association here.

Former Airline Executive Named Next CEO of Amtrak

June 29, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

A former airline CEO will serve as the next president and chief executive officer of Amtrak.

Two CSX Workers Killed After Being Struck by Amtrak Train

June 28, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

A pair of CSX employees were killed late yesterday after they were struck by an Amtrak train in Washington.

Penn Station Commuters Gearing Up for ‘Summer of Hell’

June 26, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

Commuters who pass through Penn Station in Manhattan this summer will experience a “Summer of Hell” as Amtrak plans to make a number of emergency repairs.

MARTA Taking Over Operations of Atlanta Streetcar

June 24, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

MARTA is taking over operations of the beleaguered Atlanta Streetcar, according to published news reports.

New Trains Coming Soon to Docklands Light Railway in London

May 18, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

Officials at the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) in London are planning for new trains that will increase capacity by more than 30 percent, be more reliable and provide customers with real-time information, air-conditioning and mobile device charging points.

PATH Planning for Expansion to Newark Liberty International Airport

May 12, 2017 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Port Authority’s Board of Commissioners last month authorized $57 million in planning funds for the first phase of the Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) system extension to Newark Liberty International Airport.