NEWS 2023 : Trainnews
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N&W 611 drifts downhill running backwards hauling a Strasburg Railroad passenger train near Goff's Grove, Pennsylvania. November 12, 2022
Louis Cerny Photo
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Search was overwhelmed with a wealth of political articles re: the Ohio train derailment. Thus the reduction in postings in this edition.
Domestic News (Canada, Mexico and USA)
He was trapped in a door, then dragged by a train. Now BART is paying him $9.15 million
[www.marinij.com]
A history of MBTA’s sour train deal with China’s CRRC
[www.bostonherald.com]
Train crashes highlight risks of hazmat carried by rail
[thehill.com]
New passenger train from Pittston to Jim Thorpe
[www.pahomepage.com]
How to Score Better Amtrak Seats for Less Using This Online Tool
[www.cntraveler.com]
Brightline train service to Orlando expected to start in second quarter of 2023
[www.bizjournals.com]
and
Newly built Brightline train heads to Central Florida
[www.wftv.com]
Investigation underway after train derailment in Enoree
[www.foxcarolina.com]
Yes, a train safety rule was repealed in 2018
[www.khou.com]
Railroad workers have been worried about safety concerns for years, reporter says
[www.npr.org]
U.S. lawmakers urge board to defer railroad merger decision
[www.reuters.com]
Railroads self-inspect track and cars as feds hamstrung by limited resources
[www.dispatch.com]
Norfolk Southern’s Profits and Accident Rates Rose in Recent Years
[www.nytimes.com]
Rail shipper sees investor monopoly within Class I railroads
[www.freightwaves.com]
Brightline expansion continues amid investigation, letter to Federal Railroad Admin.
[cw34.com]
U.S. senator asks railroad CEOs to answer questions on hazardous shipments
[www.saltwire.com]
Queens lawmakers urge MTA to reopen Elmhurst Long Island Rail Road station
[qns.com]
Federal study of proposed railroad merger completed
[www.bellevueheraldleader.com]
Railroad Workers' Quest for Paid Sick Days Still on Track
[www.dtnpf.com]
and
CSX Signs New Paid Sick Leave Agreements for Railroad Workers
[www.marketscreener.com]
Class 1 Railroad Implements Duos Technologies’ Artificial Intelligence Models in Operations
[www.globenewswire.com]
Amtrak recognized as a 'best' large employer
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
Metra OKs four-year strategic plan
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
Heber Valley to Bring ‘California Zephyr’ Dome Home to the Rockies
[railfan.com]
Weekday passenger service between San Diego and Orange counties expected to resume in April
[www.encinitasadvocate.com]
Inland Northwest Rail Museum Acquires Two Rare Diesels
[railfan.com]
R.J. Corman Holds Company-Wide Safety Week
[www.railwayage.com]
U.S. carload, intermodal volumes fall in Week 6
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
Indiana ports authority names Peacock CEO
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
Maine’s Midcoast Railservice Drums Up Freight, Eyes Passenger Service Next
[railfan.com]
International News
Worthing train driver death prompts safety recommendations
[www.bbc.com]
Putin Rides Around Russia in a Sneaky Little Bulletproof Train
[www.popularmechanics.com]
Israeli woman killed by passing train in Tel Aviv station
[www.jpost.com]
Indonesia, China agree $1.2 bln cost overrun for high-speed train - official
[www.reuters.com]
A New European Sleeper Train Will Connect Amsterdam and Barcelona
[www.thrillist.com]
PNR to suspend train services for five years
[www.philstar.com]
Enhanced Afghan-Turkmen trade via railroad discussed
[pajhwok.com]
NSW Govt makes $1B election pledge for rail, road
[www.graincentral.com]
Running Extra
Couple caught getting frisky on crowded Valentine’s day train: video
[nypost.com]
125-ton locomotive donated to Coopersville train friends group
[www.mlive.com]
Trainnews postings for 2023
Volume 16 - issue 008
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Date: February 19, 2023 08:00AM
Trainnews.org does not vet the accuracy of the articles referenced in this posting. The content of the links is the sole responsibility of the original provider.
This Issue's Photo Please send photos to photos@trainnews.org
N&W 611 drifts downhill running backwards hauling a Strasburg Railroad passenger train near Goff's Grove, Pennsylvania. November 12, 2022
Louis Cerny Photo
Photos shared are the property of the photographer, if you wish to share the images please email admin@trainnews.org and we will give you contact information in order to obtain their premission. Unless otherwise noted please do not share the images in this web site. Thank You
Search was overwhelmed with a wealth of political articles re: the Ohio train derailment. Thus the reduction in postings in this edition.
Domestic News (Canada, Mexico and USA)
He was trapped in a door, then dragged by a train. Now BART is paying him $9.15 million
[www.marinij.com]
A history of MBTA’s sour train deal with China’s CRRC
[www.bostonherald.com]
Train crashes highlight risks of hazmat carried by rail
[thehill.com]
New passenger train from Pittston to Jim Thorpe
[www.pahomepage.com]
How to Score Better Amtrak Seats for Less Using This Online Tool
[www.cntraveler.com]
Brightline train service to Orlando expected to start in second quarter of 2023
[www.bizjournals.com]
and
Newly built Brightline train heads to Central Florida
[www.wftv.com]
Investigation underway after train derailment in Enoree
[www.foxcarolina.com]
Yes, a train safety rule was repealed in 2018
[www.khou.com]
Railroad workers have been worried about safety concerns for years, reporter says
[www.npr.org]
U.S. lawmakers urge board to defer railroad merger decision
[www.reuters.com]
Railroads self-inspect track and cars as feds hamstrung by limited resources
[www.dispatch.com]
Norfolk Southern’s Profits and Accident Rates Rose in Recent Years
[www.nytimes.com]
Rail shipper sees investor monopoly within Class I railroads
[www.freightwaves.com]
Brightline expansion continues amid investigation, letter to Federal Railroad Admin.
[cw34.com]
U.S. senator asks railroad CEOs to answer questions on hazardous shipments
[www.saltwire.com]
Queens lawmakers urge MTA to reopen Elmhurst Long Island Rail Road station
[qns.com]
Federal study of proposed railroad merger completed
[www.bellevueheraldleader.com]
Railroad Workers' Quest for Paid Sick Days Still on Track
[www.dtnpf.com]
and
CSX Signs New Paid Sick Leave Agreements for Railroad Workers
[www.marketscreener.com]
Class 1 Railroad Implements Duos Technologies’ Artificial Intelligence Models in Operations
[www.globenewswire.com]
Amtrak recognized as a 'best' large employer
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
Metra OKs four-year strategic plan
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
Heber Valley to Bring ‘California Zephyr’ Dome Home to the Rockies
[railfan.com]
Weekday passenger service between San Diego and Orange counties expected to resume in April
[www.encinitasadvocate.com]
Inland Northwest Rail Museum Acquires Two Rare Diesels
[railfan.com]
R.J. Corman Holds Company-Wide Safety Week
[www.railwayage.com]
U.S. carload, intermodal volumes fall in Week 6
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
Indiana ports authority names Peacock CEO
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
Maine’s Midcoast Railservice Drums Up Freight, Eyes Passenger Service Next
[railfan.com]
International News
Worthing train driver death prompts safety recommendations
[www.bbc.com]
Putin Rides Around Russia in a Sneaky Little Bulletproof Train
[www.popularmechanics.com]
Israeli woman killed by passing train in Tel Aviv station
[www.jpost.com]
Indonesia, China agree $1.2 bln cost overrun for high-speed train - official
[www.reuters.com]
A New European Sleeper Train Will Connect Amsterdam and Barcelona
[www.thrillist.com]
PNR to suspend train services for five years
[www.philstar.com]
Enhanced Afghan-Turkmen trade via railroad discussed
[pajhwok.com]
NSW Govt makes $1B election pledge for rail, road
[www.graincentral.com]
Running Extra
Couple caught getting frisky on crowded Valentine’s day train: video
[nypost.com]
125-ton locomotive donated to Coopersville train friends group
[www.mlive.com]