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Report: MARTA Chief of Staff Departing Transit Agency

October 2, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The chief of staff of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority is leaving the agency, the Atlanta Business Chronicle reported.

FRA Finalizes New Rule to Enhance Stakeholder Participation in Accident and Incident Investigations

October 1, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration announced a rule change for how federal investigators gather information following a mishap.

Newsom Signs Bill to Revitalize LOSSAN Rail Corridor

October 1, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation that aims to revitalize the rail corridor that runs from San Diego to San Luis Obispo.

Feds Announce More Money For More Railroad Projects

October 1, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity announcing the availability of more than $1 billion in funding to expand and modernize intercity passenger rail nationwide.

Longshoremen Start Strike at U.S. Ports

October 1, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Members of the International Longshoremen’s Association went on strike at midnight, leading to what some fear could be a damaging work stoppage at 14 U.S. ports from Maine to Texas.

New Jersey Committee Advances Bill Requiring Transportation Providers to Publish Route Schedules

September 30, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The New Jersey Senate Transportation Committee has advanced legislation requiring certain transportation providers to develop and publish route schedules.

New Jersey U.S. Senate Candidate Wants Fed, State Leaders to Intervene in Port Strike

September 30, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

A New Jersey Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate wants President Joe Biden and New Jersey leaders to intervene in a potential port worker strike that could start tomorrow, Oct. 1.

Norfolk Southern Donates $100K to Red Cross, Activates Employee Disaster Relief Program

September 30, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Corp. has donated $100,000 to the American Red Cross to support the organization’s massive, multi-state relief efforts for Hurricane Helene.

Amtrak Operating Modified Service Due to Hurricane Helene

September 27, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

For the safety of Amtrak customers and employees, due to impending Hurricane Storm Helene, select trains will operate a modified schedule.

Amtrak Debuts New Integration with Google to Support More Sustainable Transportation Choices

September 27, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak and Google have joined forces to help travelers choose more sustainable transportation options when searching for intercity travel.