TRENTON, N.Y. —New Jersey state senators have introduced a bill to create a commission to oversee construction of a new rail tunnel between New York and New Jersey, the latest step in trying to move forward the stalled Gateway project. NJSpotlight.com explains that the legislation would give the Gateway Development Corp., currently a small agency […]
New York to try new subway communication system NEWSWIRE
New York’s subway system will test a new system to address long-standing problems with radio communications underground. Ralph Spielman NEW YORK — Relief from communication problems for New York subway crews and riders is on the way, according to information from the Wheel Detection Forum 2019, held in Vienna, Austria. The International Railway Journal reports […]
Regular service restored on NJ Transit River Line NEWSWIRE
An NJ Transit Stadler DMU leaves at Bordentown, N.J., on the way to Trenton on March 18, 2018. Service on NJ Transit’s River Line has been restored to normal levels today after wheel issues sidelined the equipment. Ralph Spielman TRENTON, NJ — Regular service has been restored on NJ Transit’s River Line service between Trenton and […]
Steam Into History organization takes up older railroad’s name NEWSWIRE
Steam Into History’s 4-4-0 York No. 17. Wayne Laepple NEW FREEDOM, Pa. — Tourist railroad Steam Into History is making a few changes in its operations and branding. Michael Patrick, president of the organization’s board, said that while it is best known for it’s Civil War-era steam locomotive replica, a vintage diesel is also in […]
Gulf Coast corridor wins federal grant to restore passenger service NEWSWIRE
Crowds greet a New Orleans-Jacksonville, Fla., inspection train at Mobile, Ala., on Feb 18, 2016, at the former site of the Amtrak station where the Sunset Limited last stopped in 2005. Most Mobile port trackage and CSX’s main Mobile yard east of this station would not be materially impacted by Mobile-New Orleans trains to the […]
Ten injured in MBTA light rail derailment NEWSWIRE
BOSTON — Ten people were hospitalized with injuries Saturday morning when a Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority light rail train derailed near Fenway Park. The MBTA Green Line train hit the side of a tunnel in the accident, the Boston Globe reports, with some injuries described as serious but not life-threatening. The train’s operator was among […]
CP opens new auto facility in Vancouver NEWSWIRE
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Canadian Pacific has opened a new auto shipping facility on 19 acres of CP-owned land adjacent to its Vancouver Intermodal Terminal. The Vancouver Automotive Compound has capacity for 36 auto racks and nearly 1,200 vehicle bays. “Vancouver is Canada’s primary automotive gateway for Asian imports and one of the largest destination […]
Cumbres & Toltec to move rotary plow next week NEWSWIRE
Rotary OY rests at Chama, N.M., in August 2018. The railroad expects to run the plow, and offer a limited number of tickets to the event, in early 2020. Jim Wrinn CHAMA, N.M. – The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad will be moving it 3-foot-gauge rotary snow plow from Chama, N.M. to Antonito, Colo. for […]
Derailments disrupt Amtrak service NEWSWIRE
TOLEDO, Ohio — A Thursday night derailment near Toledo has disrupted service on the Capitol Limited and Lake Shore Limited, leading to bus bridges today for both trains. It is one of two derailment-related service interruptions for Amtrak in 24 hours. Early Thursday morning, eight cars of a Union Pacific frac sand train derailed in […]
Extension of San Jose light rail approved NEWSWIRE
SAN JOSE, Calif. — The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority has approved a 2.4-mile extension of its light rail system, connecting the Eastridge Transit Center in east San Jose to the existing light rail station at Alum Rock, the San Jose Mercury News reports. Construction will begin in 2020, with service expected to start in […]
Virgin Trains USA to delay start of LA-Las Vegas project NEWSWIRE
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Virgin Trains USA’s plans for rail service between Los Angeles and Las Vegas have been delayed, likely for at least two years, after the company failed to secure tax abatements from the Nevada legislature. The Las Vegas Review-Journal quotes Bob O’Malley, Virgin Trains’ vice president of governmental affairs, as saying the […]
Wabtec, Erie labor unions reach tentative agreement; laborers to vote June 12 NEWSWIRE
ERIE, Pa. — Just days after the current contract expired Wabtec had reached a tentative deal with its unionized employees at the Wabtec Freight plant in Erie. The four year agreement is set to be voted on June 12 and contains the following agreements according to United Electrical, Machine and Radio Workers of America Local […]
