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Breaking: Numerous Flights Canceled After Israel Shuts Down Airspace Due To Iranian Drone Strike

Guest authors
April 14, 2024
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Iranian drone, cruise missile and ballistic missile attacks have forced multiple nations to close their skies.

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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Amtrak Completes $5.2M in Upgrades for Columbia River Stations

Jennifer McLawhorn
April 13, 2024
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SEATTLE – The $5.2 million investment went toward ADA-accessibility improvements and other station upgrades.
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Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Commuter Rail Industry Challenges and Solutions

David C. Lester
April 13, 2024
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee Chairman Troy Nehls (R-TX) announced that the Subcommittee will hold a hearing to examine the challenges facing the commuter rail industry.
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Metrolink to Pilot Track Intrusion Detection

Marybeth Luczak
April 13, 2024
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From Our Colleagues at Railway Age:
LOS ANGELES –– Southern California’s Metrolink will use a $1.3 million federal grant for the development and demonstration of a track intrusion detection system that it said not only will improve the safety of its ri…

Atlanta Mayor Dickens Signs Administrative Order No. 2024-01

Jennifer McLawhorn
April 13, 2024
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ATLANTA – After announcing plans for four stations near the Beltline, Mayor Dickens signed an administrative order on April 11th that identifies four locations for said stations.
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SANDAG Starts Phase 5 of Del Mar Bluffs Project

Jennifer McLawhorn
April 13, 2024
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DEL MAR, Calif. – A seawall will be constructed at 11th street as part of SANDAG’s project to stabilize the bluffs at Del Mar.
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NRC Members Meet with Capitol Hill Lawmakers

Jennifer McLawhorn
April 12, 2024
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On April 10th, NRC Board of Directors and committee members met with U.S. Senators and Representatives to discuss issues facing the rail industry. The NRC encourages members to register for Railroad Day on the Hill.
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LA Metro Releases Final EIS/EIR for Southeast Gateway Line

Jennifer McLawhorn
April 12, 2024
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LOS ANGELES – The LA Metro, along with the FTA, released a final EIS and EIR for the Southeast Gateway Line, formerly known as the West Santa Ana Branch Transit Corridor.
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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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