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France’s Rail Network Disrupted by Coordinated Arson Attacks, Impacting Olympic Travelers

July 26, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

France’s rail network was severely disrupted following a series of coordinated arson attacks, paralyzing transportation for nearly a million people, including those traveling to the Olympic Games.

Patriot Rail Dedicates Blue Ridge Depot to Former CEO

July 26, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Patriot Rail’s Blue Ridge Scenic Railway celebrated Patriot’s former chief executive officer, John E. Fenton, today with a special dedication ceremony renaming the railroad’s depot to Fenton Station in honor of Fenton’s contributions to the transformation of the scenic operation and the Patriot Rail nationwide network.

Norfolk Southern Reaffirms Full-Year Adjusted Operating Ratio Guidance

July 26, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Corporation’s income from railway operations for the second quarter was $1.1 billion, while its operating ratio was 62.8%, and diluted earnings per share were $3.25.

NJ Transit Board Approves Purchase of 36 Additional Multilevel III Rail Cars

July 25, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

NJ Transit’s Board of Directors has approved the purchase of 36 additional Multilevel III rail cars that offer increased seating capacity, mechanical reliability and improved customer amenities.

GATX Corporation Reports 2024 Second-Quarter Results

July 23, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

GATX Corp. reported 2024 second-quarter net income of $44.4 million, or $1.21 per diluted share, compared to net income of $63.3 million, or $1.74 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2023.

Jury Finds Metro-North Largely Responsible for Deadly Valhalla Train Crash

July 22, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

A Westchester County, New York, jury found Metro-North primarily liable for a February 3, 2015, crash that killed six people, including five Metro-North passengers.

FRA’s Final Accident Report on Norfolk Southern Derailment in East Palestine Reaches Similar Conclusions as NTSB

July 19, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration has published its accident investigation report on the Norfolk Southern Railway train derailment that occurred in East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb. 3, 2023.

Bucco: Summers are Always Hot and NJ Transit is Always Broken

July 18, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

New Jersey Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco is again demanding answers from NJ Transit on why it continues to leave commuters stranded.

NJBIA: Zero-Emission Train Mandate in California Would Impact Freight Nationwide

July 15, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

NJBIA and hundreds of business groups are urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to reject a request from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to circumvent federal law and effectively require railroads across the nation purchase zero-emission locomotives.

Testa to NJ Transit: Commuters Need Real Leadership and Solutions

July 12, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

New Jersey Sen. Michael Testa, R-Vineland, called on NJ Transit President & CEO Kevin S. Corbett to step down in light of ongoing delays, cancellations and service suspensions that have frustrated commuters for years.