WASHINGTON — The words “significant harm” and “unfair” on dozens of comments are countered by “boost tourism” and “economic growth” on dozens more. But comments filed with the Surface Transportation Board as it prepares for its hearing on Amtrak’s effort to start Gulf Coast service finds the phrase “precedent-setting impact” showing up on both sides […]
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — The first test train on a new 9-mile rail line connecting Redlands, Calif., to the Metrolink commuter rail system is slated to run on Wednesday, the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority has announced. The Redlands Daily Facts reports that the initial run will not be by one of the diesel multiple […]
CALGARY — Canadian conservation groups are expressing concerns over a proposed Calgary-Banff rail service, saying they’re concerned the project is ignoring wildlife and environmental issues. Global News reports that the local chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society is concerned there isn’t enough transparency in the planning process, while the Yellowstone To Yukon Conservation […]
Passenger cars of the moribund Bridgton & Harrison languish in the 2-foot-gauge line’s yard at Bridgton, Maine, in 1940. B&H was abandoned the following year. Robert B. Adams photo […]
WASHINGTON — The Surface Transportation Board has released the list of those scheduled to testify during the public-comment portion of its hearing on Amtrak’s request to start Gulf Coast service, the first stage of which is set for Tuesday, Feb. 15. Tuesday’s proceeding will be held via Zoom starting at 9:30 a.m. EST, beginning with […]
O gauge realism is Herb Lindsay’s legacy. One of the landmark layouts featured in Classic Toy Trains over the years has been the O gauge model railroad designed and built by the late hobbyist and his talented wife and fellow modeler, Dagmar Lindsay. How articles about Herb’s realistic tribute to railroading in central Pennsylvania during […]
TRENTON, N.J. — NJ Transit will exercise an option to buy 25 more bilevel electric multiple unit railcars following approval of the $74 million purchase by the agency’s board of directors on Wednesday. NJ.com reports the additional Multilevel III cars will be built by Alstom following completion of a 113-car order placed in 2018. The last […]
NIEBÜLL, Germany — Railroad Development Corp. — the Pittsburgh-based parent company of Iowa Interstate Railroad, as well as rail operations in Peru, Germany, France, England, and Belgium — has bought a controlling share in a short line freight and passenger operator in northwest Germany. RDC purchased the majority share in Norddeutschen Eisenbahn Niebüll GmbH, or […]
WASHINGTON — The National Transportation Safety Board will examine grade crossing design, operations, and “human performance” as it continues its investigation of a December collision between a CSX Transportation train and a Philadelphia trolley. Those areas of interest are outlined in a preliminary report on the Dec. 9, 2021, collision involving the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation […]
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Siemens Mobility has received a 12-year contract to maintain North County Transit District’s Sprinter diesel multiple unit trainsets. The $80 million Technical Support Spares Supply Agreement also includes a 3-year option. The Sprinter equipment, in service since 2008, is used on the district’s 22-mile, 15-station line between Oceanside and Escondido. “NCTD […]
NEW YORK — Catherine Rinaldi, the president of Metro-North Railroad, is about to become the president of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s other commuter railroad, as well. MTA CEO Janno Lieber announced Thursday that he has appointed Rinaldi as interim president of the Long Island Railroad, effective Feb. 26, succeeding the retiring Phillip Eng. Rinaldi will […]
SEATTLE — Testing is increasing on Sound Transit’s East Link light rail extension, with recent nighttime operations including trains operating at up to 35 mph between the Bellevue Downtown, Wilburton, and Spring District/120th stations as part of preparations to open the new trackage. A Sound Transit video of testing is below. Testing has focused on […]
