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[ September 9, 2025 ] NJ Transit Moving Forward With Purchase of 374 New Rail Cars Commuter Rail
[ September 9, 2025 ] Shapiro Administration Approves SEPTA’s Request to Use Up to $394 Million in Future Capital Funding Commuter Rail
[ September 9, 2025 ] Feds, Norfolk Southern Settle Case Over Delayed Amtrak Trains Amtrak
[ September 9, 2025 ] CN and CSX Launch New Intermodal Rail Service into Nashville Canadian National
[ September 9, 2025 ] CN Expands Firefighting Fleet with New Assets and Upgrades to Existing Trains Canadian National

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $16 Million Grant for California’s Rail Network

June 28, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON – U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) can now begin spending a $16 million grant that will support safety and scheduling improvements on the heavily traveled San Francisco to San Jose corridor.

Amtrak Expands Rail Security Efforts with Increased Right of Way Protection

June 15, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON – Amtrak is expanding its comprehensive rail security efforts to provide increased right of way (ROW) protection to detect and deter terrorists seeking to derail passenger trains, testified Amtrak Chief of Police John O’Connor before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.

Norfolk Southern: We’re Helping Zombies Stay Safe at Rail Crossings

May 25, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — “Brainy,” Norfolk Southern’s giant pink ambulating public safety ambassador, will join more than 1,000 zombies in the fifth annual Zombie Walk here on May 27.

Norfolk Southern Receives its 11th TRANSCAER National Achievement Award

April 27, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Southern Corp. has earned the TRANSCAER (Transportation Community Awareness and Emergency Response) National Achievement Award for 2010.

Rail Safety Week 2011: CN Police Urge Citizens to Report Unsafe Behavior

April 27, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

HOMEWOOD, Ill. — CN Police are launching their SEE IT? REPORT IT! You Could Save a Life public awareness campaign. The police force is asking the public to help save lives by calling CN Police at 1-800-465-9239 whenever they witness unsafe behavior on railroad property.

Proposed Rule Would Require Railroads to Establish Emergency Notification Systems for Reporting of Unsafe Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Conditions

March 4, 2011 Railfanning.org News Wire

WASHINGTON — The Federal Railroad Administration has proposed a rule that would make it easier for the public to report unsafe conditions at highway-rail grade crossings.

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $16 Million Grant for California’s Rail Network

Amtrak Expands Rail Security Efforts with Increased Right of Way Protection

Norfolk Southern: We’re Helping Zombies Stay Safe at Rail Crossings

Norfolk Southern Receives its 11th TRANSCAER National Achievement Award

Rail Safety Week 2011: CN Police Urge Citizens to Report Unsafe Behavior

Amtrak Installing New Heavy Steel Fence Along High-Speed Tracks in Middle River, Md.

FRA Issues Safety Advisory to Railroad Workers

NTSB Votes to Change Most Wanted List Safety Recommendations Program Board Order

STB: Coal Dust Poses Serious Problem for Railroad Safety, Operations

Proposed Rule Would Require Railroads to Establish Emergency Notification Systems for Reporting of Unsafe Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Conditions