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KiwiRail Planning Auckland and Wellington Work During Christmas Break

December 10, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

More than 1,300 people will be out on the tracks in Auckland and Wellington over the Christmas break, making progress on rail improvement projects and undertaking essential maintenance.

MARTA Suspends Atlanta Streetcar Service

December 8, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) has suspended Atlanta streetcar service after a safety inspection found broken bolts on two switches and wheel issues.

North Carolina DOT Awards $12 Million to Short Line Railroads

December 8, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has awarded roughly $12 million in grant funds to North Carolina short line railroads.

New York Transit to Address $11.4 Billion Budget Deficit

December 3, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Officials with New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority laid out a proposal to its Board Wednesday, to address the $11.4 billion in budget deficits it faces over the next four years, and may include the first fare increase since April 2019.

A N.J. Transit train departs from Montvale, N.J. on Feb. 10, 2016.

New Jersey Lawmaker Slams Proposed Glassboro-Camden Line Route

December 1, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

Republican state Sen. Edward Durr called the route in its current form a patchwork approach that will divide smaller towns, increase traffic, and endanger the safety of residents.

Senate Passes Bill to Implement Railroad Agreements and Avert Rail Strike

December 1, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

The U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan bill to avert a rail strike and implements tentative agreements between railroads and workers.

U.S. House Votes on Bill to Avert Rail Strike

November 30, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

The U.S. House of Representatives voted Wednesday on an agreement between rail companies and workers to prevent a strike that could have major economic consequences.

MARTA to Run More Trains for SEC Championship Game

November 30, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

MARTA will run more frequent train service through downtown Atlanta this Saturday, Dec. 3, for the SEC Championship Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium between the Georgia Bulldogs and LSU Tigers, with kickoff scheduled for 4 p.m.

House Votes to Avert Strike, Railroads Calls on Senate to Pass Clean Package

November 30, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

The House of Representatives approved legislation to implement neutrally arbitrated tentative agreements reached with the remaining unions and avert a nationwide rail strike.

ASLRRA Backs Congressional Action to Avoid Freight Rail Shutdown

November 29, 2022 Railfanning.org News Wire

The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) supports Congressional action to avert a shutdown of the nation’s freight rail system.