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Track Worker on Union Pacific Killed While Making Repairs

David C. Lester
April 13, 2024
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MCNEIL, Ark. –– Television station KSLA in Shreveport, La. reported that a Union Pacific track worker was killed after being struck by machinery.
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Camp Hall Rail Project Construction Moves Forward in South Carolina

Jennifer McLawhorn
April 12, 2024
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BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Palmetto Railways’ Camp Hall Rail Project continues in 5 phases before completion in spring 2026.
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Camp Hall Rail Project Construction Moves Forward in South Carolina

Jennifer McLawhorn
April 12, 2024
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Just For Fun: Union Pacific Announces 4014 Big Boy Western Bound Tour

David C. Lester
April 11, 2024
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OMAHA –– The Union Pacific Railroad has announced the general schedule for its’ summer tour of Big Boy 4014.
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CSX Donates $50,000 to Restoration Fund for Key Bridge in Baltimore

David C. Lester
April 11, 2024
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JACKSONVILLE: CSX announced this week that it is donating $50,000 to the restoration fund for the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
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CSX Donates $50,000 to Restoration Fund for Key Bridge in Baltimore

David C. Lester
April 11, 2024
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Norfolk Southern Agrees in Principle to Settle East Palestine Derailment Class Action Lawsuit

David C. Lester
April 10, 2024
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ATLANTA –– Norfolk Southern Corporation announced Tuesday that it has reached a $600 million agreement in principle to resolve a consolidated class action lawsuit relating to the East Palestine derailment. If approved by the court, the agreement will r…

Track Inspections and Speed Restrictions After 4.8 Earthquake in NJ; Amtrak, CSX

Jennifer McLawhorn
April 6, 2024
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WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J. – After a 4.8 earthquake, Amtrak implements speed restrictions and performs track inspections. CSX inspected bridges and related structures.
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PUCO Approves $3M in Rail Crossing Upgrades in Pickaway County

Jennifer McLawhorn
April 6, 2024
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COLUMBUS, Ohio – PUCO approved almost $3 million in grade crossing upgrades in Circleville, Ohio. Norfolk Southern will complete said upgrades.
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Metra Outlines 2024 Construction Plan

Marybeth Luczak
April 5, 2024
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CHICAGO – Metra on April 3 detailed its construction program for 2024, covering station, track, road crossing, bridge, and signal/communications improvement projects along the Chicagoland commuter railroad’s 11 lines totaling nearly 500 route-miles. In…