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Red sea crisis highlights vital role of China-Europe rail freight

gobstopper
April 9, 2024
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Freight forwarders have turned to rail services between China and Europe, backed by the Belt and Road Initiative, as a transportation alternative in light of […]

Saskatchewan Short Lines Receive C$530K in SRIP Allocations

Jennifer McLawhorn
April 9, 2024
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SASKATCHEWAN – The government of Saskatchewan announced it is investing C$530,000 in short line rail infrastructure.
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Melbourne-Brisbane Inland Rail project will never be completed

gobstopper
April 8, 2024
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The Inland Rail project between Melbourne and Brisbane has stalled with just 17 per cent complete, and insiders say it is unlikely it will ever reach the end of the line.

Austrian freight operator increases its international services

Guest authors
April 7, 2024
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ÖBB Rail Cargo Group increases services to Italy, Slovenia, and Hungary

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…

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Increased train movements near Ashburton

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April 4, 2024
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KiwiRail is advising that from 8 April, freight trains will be moving wagons across Fairfield Rd, near Ashburton in New …

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Ripple Effects of Baltimore Bridge Collapse on Rail Industry and Supply Chains

David C. Lester
April 4, 2024
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ATLANTA –– The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore last week is having a ripple effect on eastern railroads and supply chains.
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STB Approves Savage Tooele Railroad Company to Construct 11 Miles of Rail in Utah

Jennifer McLawhorn
April 4, 2024
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SALT LAKE CITY – Savage Tooele Railroad Company (STR) has approval to build and operate 11 miles of rail in Utah that will connect to Union Pacific Railroad.
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