Railfanning.org News Wire – Page 89

MARTA Planning Track Replacement Work Near Airport Station

September 25, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority will conduct track replacement work near the Airport rail station.

Feds Announce $1.4 Billion in Infrastructure Funding for 70 Projects

September 25, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration announced it is sending more than $1.4 billion to 70 rail improvement projects in 35 states and Washington, D.C.

New York Operation Lifesaver and Buffalo Southern Railroad Close Out Rail Safety Week With Mock Crash

September 24, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

New York Operation Lifesaver (NYOL), a non-profit organization and leader of rail safety education, and Buffalo Southern Railroad hosted #STOPTrackTragedies, Mock Crash for Safety, on September 24, which closed out Rail Safety Week.

Person Killed on Hutt Valley Line

September 20, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

Police can confirm that a person has died after being struck by a train on the Hutt Valley Line this afternoon.

MARTA Board Approves Greenwood as Authority’s General Manager and CEO

September 15, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Board of Directors has voted to approve the contract of Collie Greenwood as the Authority’s general manager and chief executive officer.

A N.J. Transit train in Montvale, N.J., in March 2018.

NJ Lawmaker Wants Answer on NJ Transit River LINE

September 12, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

NJ Transit has been operating the River LINE on a Sunday/ Holiday schedule for more than two weeks, citing operator availability and supply chain issues as the reasons for the lack of service, a state lawmaker said.

Gateway Development Commission Awards Two Contracts

September 11, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

In First GDC Contract Awards, Board Advances Inaugural Construction for the Hudson Tunnel Project in New Jersey, Work on Tonnelle Ave Bridge Project Slated to Begin in 2023.

GPA, CSX Offer New ‘Carolina Connector’ Service

September 7, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

North Carolina importers and exporters can now tap into a faster supply chain through a direct rail connection between the Port of Savannah and Rocky Mount, North Carolina via the CSX Carolina Connector (CCX) Intermodal terminal.

Construction Begins on DART 12th Street Station in Plano

August 21, 2023 Railfanning.org News Wire

Construction of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) 12th Street Station in Plano will begin on Saturday, August 26.