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[ March 4, 2026 ] AAR: FRA Data Confirm Freight Rail Achieved Record Safety Performance in 2025 FRA
[ March 4, 2026 ] Rail Accident Investigation Branch Issues Five Safety Recommendations After Passenger Dragged in November 2024 World
[ March 4, 2026 ] G&W’s North Carolina & Virginia Railroad to Serve New Forged Rings Facility in North Carolina Short Line/Regional
[ March 3, 2026 ] Feds Announce $100 Million in Public Transportation Funding for 2026 FIFA World Cup Host Cities FTA
[ March 2, 2026 ] New Jersey Senate Transportation Committee Advances Bill to Establish NJ Transit Rider Advocacy Commission Commuter Rail

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.

Georgia PSC Could Issue Ruling this Week in Railroad Case

September 3, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The Georgia Public Service Commission could decide a high-profile case this week that pits long-time property owners against a railroad looking to seize land for a new rail spur.

Eurostar Picks Accommodations Plus International for Exclusive Crew Sourcing and Passenger Service Solutions

August 29, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Eurostar has selected Accommodations Plus International to provide exclusive crew sourcing, corporate travel management and innovative disrupted passenger services.

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