NEWS 2023 : Trainnews
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Local trains can be the most interesting train you may see on a given day. Here is a small local on the Amtrak line in Canton Michigan. One tan followed by a group of steel coil cars. Not too surprising since the giant Ford Motors plant is just a few miles ahead.
Norm Schultze photo.
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Domestic News (Canada, Mexico and USA)
The US Could Be Getting a New, ‘World Class’ High-Speed Train in the South
[www.cntraveler.com]
and
Houston-Dallas high-speed bullet train gets back on the rails thanks to potential Amtrak partnership
[houston.innovationmap.com]
Caltrain to pilot the nation's first electric-battery powered train
[www.paloaltoonline.com]
Norfolk Southern and Michigan first responders practice for large-scale train emergency
[www.cbsnews.com]
Accelera power cells used in first green hydrogen passenger train in North America
[www.therepublic.com]
O-Train Line 1 service resumes between Tunney’s Pasture and Blair stations on August 14
[ottawa.ca]
New Adirondack High Peaks train ride to run during fall foliage season from Central NY
[www.newyorkupstate.com]
PHMSA extends comment period for proposed rule on train consist information
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
Historic ‘Roger Williams’ Train, RDCs to be Leased to Berkshire Scenic
[railfan.com]
Why BART is getting rid of its old ‘legacy fleet’ trains
[www.sfchronicle.com]
M train track reconstruction to suspend line at end of month
[abc7ny.com]
After ‘unexpected’ $20M windfall, state to fund train from New Orleans to Baton Rouge
[www.nola.com]
Could a new passenger train be chugging your way? Potential new Oklahoma routes identified
[www.kosu.org]
Federal court vacates approval of Utah oil-train project opposed by Colorado local governments
[coloradonewsline.com]
SEPTA and Amtrak plan to reconnect their train stations at 30th Street
[billypenn.com]
Close to Home: What you’re missing on the SMART train
[www.pressdemocrat.com]
LA Metro’s new subway trains will include New York-style bench seating
[www.latimes.com]
CapMetro railroad tracks warp under extreme heat
[www.kut.org]
FBI alleges deliberate act to derail train in Corinth
[www.timesunion.com]
Railroad’s new CEO vows safety
[www.arkansasonline.com]
After rains wash out Adirondack Railroad lines, state to rebuild
[www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com]
Over $1 million in grants announced to improve safety at Kentucky railroad crossings
[www.wbko.com]
New St. Lucie River Railroad Bridge schedule app launched for boaters
[www.wpbf.com]
Transit Briefs: Metro-North Railroad, BART, MBTA, OC Transpo, Metrolinx, NYMTA/LIRR
[www.railwayage.com]
CARB Approves Regulation to Reduce Railroad Emissions
[www.jdsupra.com]
Norfolk Southern Sues CSX Over Pan Am Deal
[railfan.com]
WPYR celebrates 125 years moving trains through historic mountains north of Skagway
[skagwaynews.com]
FRA to Congress: Visual Track Inspections Still Necessary, for Now
[www.railwayage.com]
BNSF Logistics partners with Trucker Tools
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
MassDOT issues update on South Coast Rail in Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton, Middleborough, Lakeville, Freetown, Berkley
[fallriverreporter.com]
STB seeks nominees for rail energy transportation panel
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
Connecticut Purchases 60 New Cars for Hartford Line
[railfan.com]
NCTD taps Ballad as interim executive director
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
Railroad workers are going on strike with a list of surprising demands: ‘[This strike] shows the potential power of workers’
[www.msn.com]
International News
Train drivers to strike on 1 September and not work overtime a day later, says Aslef
[www.theguardian.com]
Cleanup after train derailment will close key Swiss tunnel for passenger traffic for months
[abcnews.go.com]
New orange and grey Vande Bharat train expected to launch on August 19
[www.lifestyleasia.com]
Ex-Abellio worker wins tribunal over train crash
[www.bbc.com]
The Jacobite Steam Train Is Resuming Its Journeys After Temporary Suspension
[www.mugglenet.com]
Norway Train Line Closed Following Bridge Collapse
[www.forbes.com]
Saudi Arabia Railways announces boom in train transport
[www.arabianbusiness.com]
Running Extra
8 Train Rides Around the World That Immerse You in Gorgeous Landscapes
[www.afar.com]
Close to Home: What you’re missing on the SMART train
[www.pressdemocrat.com]
Trainnews postings for 2023
Volume 16 - issue 034
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Date: August 20, 2023 08:07AM
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
Local trains can be the most interesting train you may see on a given day. Here is a small local on the Amtrak line in Canton Michigan. One tan followed by a group of steel coil cars. Not too surprising since the giant Ford Motors plant is just a few miles ahead.
Norm Schultze 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
Domestic News (Canada, Mexico and USA)
The US Could Be Getting a New, ‘World Class’ High-Speed Train in the South
[www.cntraveler.com]
and
Houston-Dallas high-speed bullet train gets back on the rails thanks to potential Amtrak partnership
[houston.innovationmap.com]
Caltrain to pilot the nation's first electric-battery powered train
[www.paloaltoonline.com]
Norfolk Southern and Michigan first responders practice for large-scale train emergency
[www.cbsnews.com]
Accelera power cells used in first green hydrogen passenger train in North America
[www.therepublic.com]
O-Train Line 1 service resumes between Tunney’s Pasture and Blair stations on August 14
[ottawa.ca]
New Adirondack High Peaks train ride to run during fall foliage season from Central NY
[www.newyorkupstate.com]
PHMSA extends comment period for proposed rule on train consist information
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
Historic ‘Roger Williams’ Train, RDCs to be Leased to Berkshire Scenic
[railfan.com]
Why BART is getting rid of its old ‘legacy fleet’ trains
[www.sfchronicle.com]
M train track reconstruction to suspend line at end of month
[abc7ny.com]
After ‘unexpected’ $20M windfall, state to fund train from New Orleans to Baton Rouge
[www.nola.com]
Could a new passenger train be chugging your way? Potential new Oklahoma routes identified
[www.kosu.org]
Federal court vacates approval of Utah oil-train project opposed by Colorado local governments
[coloradonewsline.com]
SEPTA and Amtrak plan to reconnect their train stations at 30th Street
[billypenn.com]
Close to Home: What you’re missing on the SMART train
[www.pressdemocrat.com]
LA Metro’s new subway trains will include New York-style bench seating
[www.latimes.com]
CapMetro railroad tracks warp under extreme heat
[www.kut.org]
FBI alleges deliberate act to derail train in Corinth
[www.timesunion.com]
Railroad’s new CEO vows safety
[www.arkansasonline.com]
After rains wash out Adirondack Railroad lines, state to rebuild
[www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com]
Over $1 million in grants announced to improve safety at Kentucky railroad crossings
[www.wbko.com]
New St. Lucie River Railroad Bridge schedule app launched for boaters
[www.wpbf.com]
Transit Briefs: Metro-North Railroad, BART, MBTA, OC Transpo, Metrolinx, NYMTA/LIRR
[www.railwayage.com]
CARB Approves Regulation to Reduce Railroad Emissions
[www.jdsupra.com]
Norfolk Southern Sues CSX Over Pan Am Deal
[railfan.com]
WPYR celebrates 125 years moving trains through historic mountains north of Skagway
[skagwaynews.com]
FRA to Congress: Visual Track Inspections Still Necessary, for Now
[www.railwayage.com]
BNSF Logistics partners with Trucker Tools
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
MassDOT issues update on South Coast Rail in Fall River, New Bedford, Taunton, Middleborough, Lakeville, Freetown, Berkley
[fallriverreporter.com]
STB seeks nominees for rail energy transportation panel
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
Connecticut Purchases 60 New Cars for Hartford Line
[railfan.com]
NCTD taps Ballad as interim executive director
[www.progressiverailroading.com]
Railroad workers are going on strike with a list of surprising demands: ‘[This strike] shows the potential power of workers’
[www.msn.com]
International News
Train drivers to strike on 1 September and not work overtime a day later, says Aslef
[www.theguardian.com]
Cleanup after train derailment will close key Swiss tunnel for passenger traffic for months
[abcnews.go.com]
New orange and grey Vande Bharat train expected to launch on August 19
[www.lifestyleasia.com]
Ex-Abellio worker wins tribunal over train crash
[www.bbc.com]
The Jacobite Steam Train Is Resuming Its Journeys After Temporary Suspension
[www.mugglenet.com]
Norway Train Line Closed Following Bridge Collapse
[www.forbes.com]
Saudi Arabia Railways announces boom in train transport
[www.arabianbusiness.com]
Running Extra
8 Train Rides Around the World That Immerse You in Gorgeous Landscapes
[www.afar.com]
Close to Home: What you’re missing on the SMART train
[www.pressdemocrat.com]