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[ March 12, 2025 ] Person Killed by Train Near Hamilton, New Zealand World
[ March 7, 2025 ] Lawmakers propose study bill on what it would take to build regional rail systems Commuter Rail
[ March 4, 2025 ] CN, Iowa Northern Railway Officially Merge Operations Canadian National
[ February 25, 2025 ] New Jersey Governor Proposes $815 Million From Corporate Transit Fee for NJ Transit Commuter Rail
[ February 25, 2025 ] Vietnam Signs Off on $8 billion Rail Loan From China World

Pacer Marks 20 Years of Double-Stack Rail Technology

May 9, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire

It has been 20 years since the introduction of double-stack rail technology changed the intermodal container-transportation industry forever.

Northeast Business Leaders Unite to Preserve Amtrak

May 5, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire

Citing the vital importance of Amtrak to the nation’s economy and quality of life, a large delegation of East Coast business leaders today introduced a new coalition to advocate for increased federal investment in the aging passenger rail system.

TSA Launches New Passenger Safety Pilot Program

May 4, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire

A test program to measure the feasibility of explosives screening began May 4.

CSX Chairman Calls Conrail Transaction a Success: Calls on STB to End Oversight

May 3, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Conrail acquisition is a continuing success and the Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) five-year oversight has achieved its goals, Michael Ward, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of CSX Corporation, said May 3.

‘Save Transit’ Coalition to Inform Region of SEPTA’s Financial Plight

May 3, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire

A region-wide coalition of major business, civic, labor and community organizations has been convened to inform the public and state government of the financial plight of SEPTA, which is facing a $70-million budget crisis.

Norfolk Southern’s Goode Urges an End to Conrail Oversight

May 3, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire

Noting “the Conrail transaction has been a success,” Norfolk Southern Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer David R. Goode today urged the Surface Transportation Board not to extend its formal regulatory oversight period.

Blue Ridge Opens 7th Season

May 1, 2004 The Cross-Tie

The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway will start its 7th season of operation with daily train trips from Blue Ridge, Ga., to Copperhill, Tenn., during Spring Break, April 2-10.

Rutter Steps Down From FRA Post

April 30, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire

Allan Rutter, Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration, says he is leaving his current post in mid-June for a position with a Texas transportation organization.

‘You’re Hired’: Railroads Expect to Hire 80,000 Workers Over Next Six Years

April 30, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire

As the nation is coming out of its job slump, freight railroads are expected to hire more than 80,000 new workers over the next six years, the American Association of Railroads predicts.

Alameda Corridor Project Loan Paid Off Early

April 30, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire

U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta on April 29 accepted $573 million as payment with interest for a $400 million federal loan that helped launch the Alameda Corridor transportation project but wasn’t due until 2032.