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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.

New Jersey Assembly Majority Conference Leader Addresses Ongoing Delays of NJ Transit Trains

July 12, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

New Jersey Assemblywoman Annette Quijano, D-Union, today voiced strong concern over the frequent delays and disruptions in NJ Transit service and emphasized the urgent need for improved service and customer satisfaction.

New Jersey Senate Republican Leader Renews Call For NJ Transit Audit

July 12, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

New Jersey Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco, R-Boonton, renewed his call for an updated audit of NJ Transit in response to ongoing delays, cancellations, and rail service suspensions that have stranded commuters all summer.

New Jersey Lawmakers Call for Hearing to Address NJ Transit Issues

July 11, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Several New Jersey lawmakers are calling for an immediate special hearing by the state legislature to investigate and find solutions to NJ Transit’s ongoing issues.

DART Silver Line Testing to Begin between Richardson and Plano

July 11, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Residents in Plano and Richardson will soon be able to catch a glimpse of the new Silver Line trains in town with Dallas Area Rapid Transit set to begin testing Monday, July 21.

Mitsubishi Electric Launches Railway Data Analysis Service Using Serendie Digital Platform

July 11, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has launched a railway data analysis service utilizing Serendie, its digital platform for the optimal use of energy and the optimal deployment and operation of railway assets by railway companies.

Feds: More than $1.1 Billion Available to Reduce Blocked Crossings

July 9, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity that makes available more than $1.1 billion in Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program funding.

Bryan County, Georgia, Railroad Crossing Closing for Three Days

July 9, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

At the request of Georgia Central Railroad, the Georgia Department of Transportation is closing a grade crossing on State Route 204 between the east and west intersection of Arden Loop Circle near Ellabell in Bryan County for three days.

Union Pacific Expands Opportunities for Businesses to Connect to Rail

July 7, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific Railroad announced five new Focus Sites, which officials said would provide businesses additional connections to the railroad’s 32,000-mile network and new opportunities to address their transportation needs.