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[ September 18, 2024 ] Teamsters: No Endorsement for U.S. President Miscellaneous
[ September 18, 2024 ] AAR: Freight Trains Are Safe at Any Length Miscellaneous
[ September 18, 2024 ] NJ Transit Nears Hiring New Customer Advocate, a Position Vacant Since 2020 Commuter Rail
[ September 17, 2024 ] 2024 Marked NJ Transit’s Second-Worst Summer Under Gov. Murphy Commuter Rail
[ September 17, 2024 ] NJ Assemblyman DePhillips Again Calls for Legislative Hearings on NJ Transit Commuter Rail

UK Probe Faults Grand Central Train Driver for May 2023 Mishap

September 16, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The United Kingdom’s Rail Accident Investigation Branch found that the driver of a Grand Central train from Sunderland to London King’s Cross failed to respond correctly to a signal indicating a diverging route with a lower speed limit.

SCDOT Completes Bridge Replacement on US 21 Over CSX Ahead of Schedule

September 13, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The South Carolina Department of Transportation completed the bridge replacement project on the US 21 bridge over CSX Transportation in Yemassee ahead of schedule, and the bridge reopened to traffic today.

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.

Norfolk Southern Fires Shaw, Appoints Mark George

September 12, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Norfolk Southern Corp. Board of Directors has unanimously voted to fire President and CEO Alan H. Shaw for cause, effective immediately.

Norfolk Southern Investigating CEO Shaw Over Conduct Allegations

September 9, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Norfolk Southern Corp. said its Board of Directors has opened an investigation into allegations of potential conduct by CEO Alan Shaw that is inconsistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and company policy.

Investigators Cite Ineffective Management in 2023 Flying Scotsman Collision at Aviemore Station

September 5, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch identified ineffective management by the Strathspey Railway Company as an underlying factor in a collision involving the historic Flying Scotsman steam locomotive.

Central Japan Railway Company Uses AWS for Yamanashi Maglev Line

September 5, 2024 Railfanning.org News Wire

Central Japan Railway Company is using Amazon Web Services technologies to enhance operations for its Yamanashi Maglev Line.

Georgia PSC Rules in Favor of Railroad in Eminent Domain Case

September 4, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The Georgia Public Service Commission has signed off on a hearing officer’s decision that a railroad can use eminent domain to seize land for a new rail spur.

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.