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[ January 20, 2025 ] Feds Send Money to Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for Scranton-to-New York project Amtrak
[ January 18, 2025 ] NJ Transit Prepares for Winter Weather Commuter Rail
[ January 16, 2025 ] CN Launches New Medium Horsepower Hybrid Locomotive Pilot Project Canadian National
[ January 16, 2025 ] RAIB Calls on London Underground to Deploy Technology to Detect Passenger in Dangerous Positions World
[ January 16, 2025 ] Georgia Ports: Savannah Gets India Cargo to Market up to Eight Days Faster CSX

New Jersey Senate Passes Bill to Allow Disabled Railroad Workers to Receive Homestead Property Tax Reimbursement

January 15, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The New Jersey Senate passed a measure to make disabled persons who receive disability payments under the federal Railroad Retirement Act eligible for a homestead property tax reimbursement.

Rail Vision Regains Nasdaq Minimum Bid Price Rule Compliance

January 15, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Nasdaq has informed technology company Rail Vision Ltd. that the company has regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement for continued listing outlined in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2).

Survey: New Zealanders Want Rail-Enabled Cook Strait Ferries

January 13, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Nearly half (48%) of New Zealanders want new ferries capable of taking roll-on, roll-off rail and road vehicles and passengers.

Oddities on the Georgia Rails Explored in Historical Presentation

December 31, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Railfanning.org Publisher and Editor Todd DeFeo discussed “Oddities on the (Georgia) Rails” during a Dec. 13 presentation at the Georgia Archives, highlighting some of the more unusual and intriguing events of Georgia railroad history.

Dozens of Rail Teamsters Ratify Contracts

December 18, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Workers at two railroads represented by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen of the Teamsters Rail Conference have ratified new contracts.

Florida Gulf & Atlantic Railroad BLET Workers Ratify First Contract

December 5, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Florida Gulf & Atlantic Railroad workers represented by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen of the Teamsters Rail Conference have ratified their first contract.

Rail Vision Unveils Active Control System, Enabling Semi-Autonomous Locomotive Capabilities

November 19, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Rail Vision Ltd. announced what it called an innovative advancement in railway safety and control.

Port Authority Awards AirTrain Contract to Joint Venture

November 19, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has awarded a joint venture between Tutor Perini Corp. and O&G Industries a $1.18 billion contract to replace the AirTrain at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey.

Trump Nominates Sean Duffy as Transportation Secretary Nominee

November 18, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

President-elect Donald Trump is nominating former Congressman Sean Duffy of Wisconsin to serve as his transportation secretary.

Port Authority Proposes Toll and Fare Hikes for Bridges, Tunnels, PATH

November 15, 2024 New Jersey Monitor

When the new year starts, New Jersey drivers heading into Manhattan may pay more for tolls, PATH riders may see higher fares, and treats at Newark airport may cost 15% more.