Transportation Safety Board of Canada finds action remains necessary on rail safety issues

Transportation Safety Board of Canada logo

GATINEAU, Quebec — A Transportation Safety Board of Canada review of outstanding safety recommendations found that none of the nine recommendations regarding rail transportation could be considered have been addressed in Fully Satisfactory fashion, the highest rating available. A Fully Satisfactory rating means a course of action has seen the issue eliminated or substantially reduced. […]

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Buses to replace trains on Hartford Line for two months

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NEWINGTON, Conn. — Most Hartford Line service by CTrail and Amtrak will be replaced by buses for almost two months beginning July 18 to allow the Connecticut Department of Transportation to complete infrastructure projects in Hartford and Windsor, Conn. At Hartford Union Station, the platform canopy will be replaced, with new roofing and lighting over […]

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Fourth person dies from Southwest Chief derailment

Aerial view of railroad track, road, and green fields

MENDON, Mo. — A fourth person, and third train passenger, has died as a result of Monday’s grade crossing accident and collision involving Amtrak’s Southwest Chief, the Missouri State Highway Patrol has reported. USA Today reports that 150 people were injured in the accident, receiving treatment at 10 area hospitals for injuries ranging from minor […]

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Brightline station serving Disney World won’t be on theme park’s property

Double-tracked railroad mainline next to roadway

ORLANDO, Fla. — When Brightline begins constructing its extension beyond Orlando International Airport to Tampa during the next decade, the route won’t include a station on Disney World land or other direct Disney participation. But the Miami-based passenger rail operator and Orlando business interests continue to plan a South International Drive station in close proximity […]

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ScaleTrains announces Fox Valley Models ES44 GEVO

red locomotive decorated for Florida East Coast in red and yellow

Fox Valley Models ES44 GEVO Scale: N (1:160) Price: Direct-current model, $119.99; with dual-mode ESU Digital Command Control sound decoder, $219.99 Era: Varies on paint scheme Manufacturer: ScaleTrains, scaletrains.com Fox Valley Models ES44 GEVO features: Wire grab irons 3-hose MU clusters Uncoupling levers Windshield wipers Sunshades Brake wheel Paint schemes: BNSF (25th Anniversary scheme with […]

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ScaleTrains announces Greenbrier-Gunderson Multi-Max Autorack

multiple freight cars in different colors

Greenbrier-Gunderson Multi-Max Autorack Scale: N (1:160) Price: $46.99, single car; 6-11 cars, $44.99 each; or 12+ cars, $41.99 each Era: 2014 to present Manufacturer: ScaleTrains, scaletrains.com Greenbrier-Gunderson Multi-Max Autorack features: Multiple road numbers Four body types: early, intermediate, late, and current Factory-applied metal grab irons, coupler cut levers, and trainline hoses ASF low deck swing […]

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