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Watch: MxV Rail Releases Virtual Tour of New Test Tracks

Pueblo, Colo.-based MxV Rail has released a virtual tour of its new Curving Performance Track (CPT) and Suspension Resonance Track (SRT). Also, the Security and Emergency Response Training Center (SERTC) at MxV

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AAR Seeks Waiver of Compliance for C3RS Program

The Association of American Railroads (AAR), on behalf of its members, “requests relief required” to participate in the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Confidential Close Call Reporting System (C3RS) Program, the FRA reported in

Amtrak, NYMTA, NJ Transit Release NYP Feasibility Study

Amtrak, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and NJ Transit (the Railroad Partners) on Oct. 2 released a feasibility study that analyzes the potential of four concepts to double train capacity

“The ingenuity and dedication shown by transit agencies nationwide are promising signs of what’s possible when we center our efforts on inclusivity and opportunity,” said Paul P. Skoutelas, APTA President and CEO, during the 2024 Transit Equity Report’s release on Oct. 1.

APTA Issues 2024 Transit Equity Report

The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) has published its 2024 Transit Equity Report, highlighting the work of transit agencies nationwide to ensure that their services benefit all community members, particularly those in historically

NTSB Releases Illustrated Digest of East Palestine Investigation Report

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Sept. 24 released an illustrated digest of its investigation into the 2023 derailment of a Norfolk Southern (NS) freight train carrying hazardous materials in East

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Now On Line: Railway Age October 2024 Digital Edition

Railway Age’s October 2024 issue is available digitally, with the latest on freight rail industry growth, fastening systems, and PTC lessons learned, plus the annual Railroad Financial Desk Book.

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AAR: Week 39 Saw Carloads Down, Intermodal Up

U.S. rail traffic for the week ending Sept. 28, 2024 (Week 39), came in at 507,537 carloads and intermodal units, up 1.6% from the same week last year, based on 227,046 carloads—down 3.5% from 2023—and intermodal volume of 280,491 containers and trailers—up 6.2%, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported Oct. 2.

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OIG to Amtrak: ‘Better FDT Program Planning Would Improve Oversight, Reduce Risks’

“Amtrak has not completed all necessary planning for the Frederick Douglass Tunnel (FDT) program despite the approach of major construction, increasing the risk of cost overruns and schedule delays,” a newly released Amtrak Office of Inspector General (OIG) report has found.

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FRA Issues Final Rule on Accident, Incident Investigations

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) on Oct. 1 announced a Direct Final Rule to amend Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 225 by codifying the agency’s Policy for Gathering Information and

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East, Gulf Coast Port Workers on Strike; Railroads Ready (UPDATED 10/2)

A dockworkers’ strike has closed U.S. container ports from Maine to Texas. With preparations under way beforehand, the railroads are ready to handle volume shifts and keep goods moving.

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