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CrossCountry Launching New Service Connecting Wales, England and Scotland

November 22, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Long-distance train operator CrossCountry has announced a new weekday service linking Wales, England and Scotland by one train for the first time.

KiwiRail Unveils New DM Locomotives in Christchurch

November 21, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

KiwiRail recently unveiled the first of its new hi-tech locomotives in Christchurch.

LIRR Provides Pumper Tanks to Help Suffolk County Fire Departments Battle Brush Fires

November 21, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The MTA Long Island Rail Road has provided Suffolk County firefighters with a pumper tank to help control brush fires in the county.

Bill to Nationalize Great Britain’s Passenger Railroads Advances

November 21, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The House of Lords and the House of Commons have signed off on a measure to nationalize Great Britain’s passenger railroads, which appears poised to happen once current franchises expire.

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.