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Feds Award Millions for Projects in Rural Communities to Improve Rail Safety

October 12, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration has awarded more than $108 million in funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which some call the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to nine projects in Alaska, South Dakota and Wyoming.

Railfanning.org Editor Showcases Names Long Thought Lost to History

October 9, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

During a recent presentation, Railfanning.org Publisher and Editor Todd DeFeo highlighted the long-lost names of some of those killed in Georgia’s deadliest rail disaster.

Union Dockworkers Along East Coast, Including Charleston, Strike Over Pay, Technology

October 1, 2024 South Carolina Daily Gazette

After failing to reach a final-hour agreement, some 45,000 members of the International Longshoreman Association walked off the job Tuesday, shutting down 36 seaports from Maine to Texas, including in Charleston.

Longshoremen Start Strike at U.S. Ports

October 1, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Members of the International Longshoremen’s Association went on strike at midnight, leading to what some fear could be a damaging work stoppage at 14 U.S. ports from Maine to Texas.

New Jersey U.S. Senate Candidate Wants Fed, State Leaders to Intervene in Port Strike

September 30, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

A New Jersey Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate wants President Joe Biden and New Jersey leaders to intervene in a potential port worker strike that could start tomorrow, Oct. 1.

Georgia Ports Authority to Add Capacity in Brunswick

September 24, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Port of Brunswick will soon add 50 more acres of paved vehicle storage at Colonel’s Island Terminal.

OmniTRAX Acquires Central Arizona Commerce Park’s Rail Infrastructure

September 21, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

OmniTRAX has acquired Central Arizona Commerce Park’s rail infrastructure and remaining park acreage.

Teamsters: No Endorsement for U.S. President

September 18, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters’ General Executive Board on Wednesday decided not to endorse any candidate for U.S. President.

AAR: Freight Trains Are Safe at Any Length

September 18, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Association of American Railroads is pushing back on a Transportation Research Board study on operating freight trains longer than 7,500 feet.

Delta Railroad Services Hires Lynne Woehlke as Director of Sales

September 13, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Delta Railroad Services has appointed Lynne Woehlke as its sales director.