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Amtrak, NJ Transit, Murphy Highlight Recent Improvements

November 20, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amid ongoing service concerns, NJ Transit officials joined New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and Amtrak officials to highlight progress on a joint inspection, maintenance, and improvement program for the Northeast Corridor and NJ Transit’s trains.

ATCO EnPower and CPKC Complete Two Hydrogen Production and Refueling Stations

November 20, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Canadian Pacific Kansas City and ATCO EnPower said construction of hydrogen production and refueling facilities in Calgary and Edmonton is now complete, and the facilities are fully operational.

Staten Island’s New R211S Cars Out With Technical Issues

November 20, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Staten Island’s new R211 cars, unveiled just weeks ago, have been sidelined by technical issues, the Staten Island Advance reported.

Rail Vision Unveils Active Control System, Enabling Semi-Autonomous Locomotive Capabilities

November 19, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Rail Vision Ltd. announced what it called an innovative advancement in railway safety and control.

Port Authority Awards AirTrain Contract to Joint Venture

November 19, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has awarded a joint venture between Tutor Perini Corp. and O&G Industries a $1.18 billion contract to replace the AirTrain at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.

Trump Nominates Sean Duffy as Transportation Secretary Nominee

November 18, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

President-elect Donald Trump is nominating former Congressman Sean Duffy of Wisconsin to serve as his transportation secretary.

MARTA Advancing Planned Five Points Transformation Project

November 16, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority is advancing its originally planned Five Points Transformation Project.

Pedestrian Killed by Amtrak Train in Charleston, South Carolina

November 16, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Police in Charleston, South Carolina, are investigating after an Amtrak train struck and killed a pedestrian this morning.

Port Authority Trans-Hudson Hoboken Station to Close for Overhaul

November 15, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Port Authority Trans-Hudson Hoboken station will be closed from late evening Jan. 30, 2025, to early morning Feb. 25, 2025, as part of the agency’s two-year, $430 million PATH Forward program.

Installation to Start on Next Generation Fare Gates at BART’s Warm Springs/South Fremont Station

November 15, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Bay Area Rapid Transit will begin the installation of Next Generation Fare Gates at Warm Springs/South Fremont Station the week of Nov. 17.