WASHINGTON — The partisan split over the implementation of technology in the railroad industry was on display during a House subcommittee hearing today. Republicans favored unleashing innovation and modernizing outdated Federal Railroad Administration regulations that they say stand in the way of progress. Democrats on the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous […]
WASHINGTON — The Federal Railroad Administration has released a safety bulletin related to a June 9 close-clearance switching accident that killed a Union Pacific conductor in Nacogdoches, Texas. “Based on FRA’s preliminary investigation, the locomotive engineer was shoving two locomotives and five covered hopper cars into a siding. The conductor was riding the consist and […]
PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — NJ Transit marked groundbreaking for the next phase of the new Raritan River Bridge — construction of a new center span — with ceremonies today featuring Gov. Phil Murphy and other officials. The new lift bridge to accommodate marine traffic will replace the current 117-year-old swing bridge on the structure connecting […]
The freelanced Mokena Railroad is an Alco paradise. Here we see RS-3 no. 3 and RS-1 no. 1 leading a manifest freight on Hal Harrison’s N scale layout in Mesa, Ariz. Hal also took the photo. Model Railroader‘s Photo of the Day features images from our archives, celebrating decades of model railroad heritage and excellence. […]
ATLANTA — Rail equipment firm Stadler has opened a new office for its Signalling Division in Atlanta, the first major international expansion of that division. The location in part reflects Stadler’s $500 million contract for a signal project with the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority [see “Stadler lands contract …,” Trains News Wire, Dec. 6, […]
CHAMA, N.M. — The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad has made leadership changes in the wake of a start to its season that has seen the heritage railway face difficulties in maintaining scheduled operations. Former CEO Eric Mason and former General Manager Steven Butler have rejoined the railroad, the railroad said in a recent press […]
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Union Pacific will bring its Abraham Lincoln locomotive to Springfield, the hometown of the 16th president, on July 1, to commemorate the railroad’s 163rd birthday. The railroad was founded on July 1, 1862, when Lincoln signed the Pacific Railway Act authorizing construction of the first transcontinental railroad. To mark the occasion, UP, […]
NEWARK, N.J. — With roadwork completed, NJ Transit will end its temporary discount fare program for passengers affected by emergency repairs on Interstate 80 as of Monday, June 30, the agency has announced. Sinkholes that developed along the highway led to extended lane closures for repairs, leading NJ Transit to offer 50% discounts for travelers […]
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A General Motors Diesel Ltd. SD50F is the second HO scale road locomotive released by Aurora Miniatures North America Inc. The six-axle unit, based on a prototype built for Canadian National, features an injection-molded plastic body; a heavy, die-cast zinc alloy chassis; and an assortment of light-emitting-diode lighting features. Prototype history Canadian National ordered two […]
DOOMS, Va. — Fifteen cars of a Norfolk Southern train — including seven carrying hydrochloric acid — derailed today (Monday, June 23) near the community of Dooms in Augusta County, Va., according to Virginia State Police. The incident was reported to authorities about 1:57 p.m. with Augusta County Fire/EMS and the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office […]
NEW YORK — The Metropolitan Transportation Authority will purchase 316 new electric multiple-unit railcars for use on the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad after the MTA’s Finance Committee approved the purchase today. The new M9-A cars will be built by Alstom Transportation. Pilot cars in the order are slated to be delivered in […]
