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Auscision CLP9 at Gheringhap Loop

gobstopper
April 3, 2024
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CLP9 on a westbound consist sits at Gheringhap Loop awaiting line clear on 3-4-2024

The 9407/9408 Barry(‘s) Beach Goods

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April 3, 2024
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T406-T407-T399-T402 prepare to shunt superphosphate wagons into the former third track road at Fish Creek.

FRA Issues Final Rule on Train Crew Size

David C. Lester
April 3, 2024
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WASHINGTON – Today, The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) issued a final rule requiring two crew members on nearly all freight and passenger trains.
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2021 CP Derailment Caused by Undetected Rail Flaw

Jennifer McLawhorn
April 2, 2024
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Winnipeg, MANITOBA – The TSB in Canada reported an undetected rail flaw led to a broken rail and subsequent derailment of a CP train back in October 2021.
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Freight train operator increases services to Turkey

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April 2, 2024
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ÖBB Rail Cargo Group has extended operations from Genk and Munich to Curtici in Romania, from where it operates services to Tekirdag in Turkey.

Welsh Steel Works to introduce replacement for Class 08 locomotives

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April 1, 2024
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Leasing company Porterbrook has purchased three Zephir ‘LOK 16.300’ depot shunters for shunting at Celsa Steel Works in Cardiff.

Multi-million-pound upgrade begins at Yorkshire freight terminal

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April 1, 2024
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Due for completion in 2025

Video: DRS welcomes 25 new JNA-Z box wagons from VTG Rail UK

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March 30, 2024
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Direct Rail Services (DRS) is bringing a fleet of twenty-five new JNA-Z box wagons into traffic.

ACEC Recognizes BNSF for Engineering Honor Award; Needles Third Mainline in California

Jennifer McLawhorn
March 29, 2024
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LOS ANGELES – The American Council of Engineering Companies recognized the Class I for its work on its Needles Third Mainline.
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1955 To Now: Union Pacific Shares Photos of MoW Workers

Jennifer McLawhorn
March 29, 2024
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OMAHA – The Class I shares three photos of Maintenance of Way workers from 1955 to today.
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