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FRA Holds Meetings to Study Expanding Amtrak Long-Distance Passenger Trains

April 6, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) concluded a series of six working group meetings in February to inform and collaborate with stakeholders across the country on FRA’s Amtrak Daily Long-Distance Service Study.

Rave Reviews for Western & Atlantic Railroad Bus Tour

April 4, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

Railfanning.org Editor and Publisher led a group of roughly 30 on a bus tour of the Western & Atlantic Railroad on behalf of the Southern Museum.

Christchurch Tram Extension Out of Service

March 23, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

The newly opened extension of the Christchurch tram is already out of service.

Auckland Transport Names Kimpton as its New Chief Executive Officer

March 14, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

Auckland Transport (AT) has named Dean Kimpton its new chief executive officer on a fixed-term agreement for 18 months starting April 3.

Federal Railroad Administration Announces a Supplemental Safety Assessment of Norfolk Southern Railway’s Operations

March 7, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced its plan to conduct a 60-day supplemental safety assessment of Norfolk Southern Railway following multiple safety incidents.

Feds Funding Repairs to Georgia Southern Railway

March 3, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

Federal tax dollars will go to fix 12.3 miles of rail between the two cities, helping transport goods faster and safer, such as fertilizer for farmers and lumber to build homes.

Atlanta Streetcar Returns to City Streets

March 2, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

The first of Atlanta’s Streetcar vehicles has been repaired and is back in service. MARTA shuttle vans, wrapped to look like the streetcar, will continue servicing the route until all vehicles return to service.

Operation Lifesaver Reminds the Public to Stay Safe Around Tracks and Trains

February 23, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

As national media attention focuses on railroads in the wake of a recent derailment, rail safety education nonprofit Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) is reminding the public to stay away and stay off tracks, obey traffic warning signs and make safe choices around tracks and trains.

Atlanta Streetcar Could Resume Service March 2

February 23, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

The first of Atlanta’s Streetcar vehicles has been repaired and will be back on the streets of downtown Atlanta for testing on Tuesday, Feb. 28, and anticipated to be used for service on Thursday, March 2.

Train Strikes, Kills One in New Zealand

February 22, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

One person died after being struck by a train in Aorangi, New Zealand.