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FRA: Railroads Make Uneven Progress on PTC Implementation

November 28, 2016 Railfanning.org News Wire

Commuter and freight railroads have made uneven progress in implementing Positive Train Control (PTC), the Federal Railroad Administration said today.

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

N.J. Transit Reopens Hoboken Terminal Following Fatal Crash

October 21, 2016 Railfanning.org News Wire

N.J. Transit this week opened additional tracks at Hoboken Terminal, roughly three weeks after the agency suspended service into the terminal in the wake of a fatal crash.

N.J. Transit Train Accelerated Before Hoboken Crash, NTSB Says

October 6, 2016 Railfanning.org News Wire

The N.J. Transit train that crashed into Hoboken Terminal last week accelerated to 21 mph before the crash, the NTSB said.

One Killed, Scores Injured in Hoboken Crash

September 30, 2016 Todd DeFeo

One person was killed and more than 110 injured when an N.J. Transit train crashed into Hoboken Terminal.

Update: Three Killed in N.J. Transit Crash in Hoboken

September 29, 2016 Todd DeFeo

At least three people were killed and 100 injured when an N.J. Transit train crashed in Hoboken terminal around 8:30 a.m. today, according to NBCNewYork.com.

Report: Three Killed, 100 Hurt in N.J. Transit Crash

September 29, 2016 Todd DeFeo

At least three people were killed and 100 injured when an N.J. Transit train crashed in Hoboken terminal around 8:30 a.m. today.

New Law in New Jersey Prohibits Engineers With DUI Convictions From Driving Trains

September 1, 2016 Todd DeFeo

A new law in New Jersey prohibits an engineer whose driving privileges have been suspended or revoked because of a conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs or a related offense from operating a N.J. Transit train.

Newark Liberty International Airport Station

N.J. Transit to Pokemon Go Players: Be Safe Around Trains

September 1, 2016 Railfanning.org News Wire

N.J. Transit wants Pokemon Go players to be safe around trains and rail facilities.

Genesee & Wyoming Buying Providence and Worcester Railroad

August 15, 2016 Railfanning.org News Wire

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. is buying Providence and Worcester Railroad Co. for approximately $126 million (or $25 per share).

Feds, Texas Exploring Upgrades to High-Speed Rail Between OKC, South Texas

July 19, 2016 Railfanning.org News Wire

State and federal officials are exploring 10 options for improving high speed rail service between Oklahoma City and South Texas.