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The Federal Railroad Administration announced a final rule to further enhance the safety of the U.S. freight rail industry by introducing tougher standards for newly built freight cars placed into service within the U.S.

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

Amtrak has completed a key early construction milestone for the Susquehanna River Bridge Project, removing the 10th and final remnant pier from the river.