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Officials Considering Tram Connecting Cardiff Central and Cardiff Bay

September 16, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Officials in Wales are exploring a tramway to connect Cardiff Central and Bay.

UK Probe Faults Grand Central Train Driver for May 2023 Mishap

September 16, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The United Kingdom’s Rail Accident Investigation Branch found that the driver of a Grand Central train from Sunderland to London King’s Cross failed to respond correctly to a signal indicating a diverging route with a lower speed limit.

SCDOT Completes Bridge Replacement on US 21 Over CSX Ahead of Schedule

September 13, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The South Carolina Department of Transportation completed the bridge replacement project on the US 21 bridge over CSX Transportation in Yemassee ahead of schedule, and the bridge reopened to traffic today.

Delta Railroad Services Hires Lynne Woehlke as Director of Sales

September 13, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Delta Railroad Services has appointed Lynne Woehlke as its sales director.

Norfolk Southern Fires Shaw, Appoints Mark George

September 12, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Norfolk Southern Corp. Board of Directors has unanimously voted to fire President and CEO Alan H. Shaw for cause, effective immediately.

Norfolk Southern Investigating CEO Shaw Over Conduct Allegations

September 9, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Corp. said its Board of Directors has opened an investigation into allegations of potential conduct by CEO Alan Shaw that is inconsistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and company policy.

Investigators Cite Ineffective Management in 2023 Flying Scotsman Collision at Aviemore Station

September 5, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch identified ineffective management by the Strathspey Railway Company as an underlying factor in a collision involving the historic Flying Scotsman steam locomotive.

Central Japan Railway Company Uses AWS for Yamanashi Maglev Line

September 5, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Central Japan Railway Company is using Amazon Web Services technologies to enhance operations for its Yamanashi Maglev Line.

Eurostar Picks Accommodations Plus International for Exclusive Crew Sourcing and Passenger Service Solutions

August 29, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Eurostar has selected Accommodations Plus International to provide exclusive crew sourcing, corporate travel management and innovative disrupted passenger services.

MARTA Trains to Temporarily Bypass Brookhaven Station During Construction

August 28, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) trains will temporarily skip stopping at Brookhaven Station from Oct. 7 to Nov. 15 so construction crews can replace the 40-year-old pavers on the rail station platform.