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FRA Continues Strengthening Rail Safety Through New Rules Requiring Certification of Dispatchers and Signal Employees

May 21, 2024
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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced two final rules that will require railroads to develop certification and training programs for train […]

From sail to rail: groundbreaking transatlantic route in the making

Marco Raimondi
May 21, 2024
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Lahaye Global Logistics and Grain de Sail, both French companies, are collaborating on a new type of intermodal service connecting the Americas to France. The maritime leg of the route is being carried out by Grain de Sail via sailboats, while Lahaye takes care of the land transport via road and rail. The first round…

U.S. Fears Undersea Cables Are Vulnerable to Espionage From Chinese Repair Ships

Bardy Bigglesworth
May 21, 2024
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Google, Meta Platforms and others partially own many cables, but they rely on maintenance specialists, including some with foreign ownership

Why can’t America have high-speed rail?

gobstopper
May 21, 2024
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Because our investment is a ‘rounding error’ compared with Europe’s, says Amtrak’s CEO.

Popular Trijet: Why Boeing Built The 727

Guest authors
May 21, 2024
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The US manufacturer produced more than 1,800 examples of the type.

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URHS Celebrates 100th Hudson River Rail Excursion

May 20, 2024
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By Railfan & Railroad Staff The United Railroad Historical Society of NJ celebrated the 100th trip of its wildly successful Hudson River Rail Excursions on […]

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New project management business launched for industry professionals

May 20, 2024
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A new project management business is helping project professionals to gain an advantage and access career support. Launched by Nicola Benjamin MBA. BSc. ChPP. MAPM, […]

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HS2 celebrates halfway point for pioneering Thame Valley Viaduct

May 20, 2024
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Construction of HS2’s pioneering Thame Valley Viaduct has now passed the halfway point, with 44 out of 72 customised pre-cast beams in position, 66 of […]

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Laurencekirk station marks 15th year with one million journeys milestone

May 20, 2024
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More than one million journeys have been made at ScotRail’s Laurencekirk station in Aberdeenshire, as it celebrates its fifteenth anniversary. The £3.5 million station was […]

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CrossCountry partners with Edinburgh charity to support 15 students

May 20, 2024
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Train operator CrossCountry is celebrating the success of its pioneering partnership project with Edinburgh charity Upmo, after a year-long funding period came to an end […]