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Buckinghamshire railhub sees 1m tonne of materials delivered by rail

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March 5, 2024
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The HS2 Rail hub at Quainton has seen the delivery of over one million tonnes of materials to build the new line.

Rail freight industry call to action on level crossing safety

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March 5, 2024
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National, consistent and practical actions to address dangerous, high-risk behaviour at level crossings will save the lives of train crew, truck drivers and motorists, according to Australia’s peak body for freight rail operators and infrastructure owners.

New report shows benefits of rail freight over road transport

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March 5, 2024
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Rail Partners has issued a report outlining how, with government support, rail freight operators can improve and further decarbonise rail freight.

First GrainCorp train to use upgraded line north of Moree

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March 4, 2024
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The Pacific National train loaded up to 55 tonnes of canola into each of its 48 wagons at the Croppa …

The post First GrainCorp train to use upgraded line north of Moree appeared first on Rail Express.

BNSF Reduces Workforce in Nebraska and Kansas

David C. Lester
March 1, 2024
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Fort Worth, Texas –– BNSF announced this week that it was cutting some jobs at mechanical shops located in Nebraska and Kansas. However, no details about the cuts were provided, such as where they took place or the number of people involved. News repor…

Truck driver kills motorcyclist in Melbourne

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February 29, 2024
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Another truck driver kills a vulnerable road user (motorcyclist this time). Maybe Melbourne has too many trucks? A truck a minute at this school crossing […]

GB Railfreight signs deal extension with Scottish aluminium company

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February 29, 2024
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GB Railfreight has announced that it has signed a deal extension with Alvance British Aluminium.

Catchment Wall Construction Begins in San Clemente

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 29, 2024
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SAN CLEMENTE – Two large rigs began drilling so steel beams can be placed 30 feet underground to support the catchment wall in San Clemente.
The post Catchment Wall Construction Begins in San Clemente appeared first on Railway Track and Structures.

BNSF Receives 2024 Engineering Excellence Award

Jennifer McLawhorn
February 29, 2024
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SANDPOINT, Idaho – BNSF receives a 2024 Engineering Excellence Award for the Sandpoint Junction Connector project in Idaho.
The post BNSF Receives 2024 Engineering Excellence Award appeared first on Railway Track and Structures.

Trucks again ignore school crossing curfew in Francis Street

gobstopper
February 28, 2024
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A truck a minute during this arvo’s school crossing curfew on Francis St.