New York to try new subway communication system NEWSWIRE

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New York’s subway system will test a new system to address long-standing problems with radio communications underground. Ralph Spielman NEW YORK — Relief from communication problems for New York subway crews and riders is on the way, according to information from the Wheel Detection Forum 2019, held in Vienna, Austria. The International Railway Journal reports […]

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Regular service restored on NJ Transit River Line NEWSWIRE

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An NJ Transit Stadler DMU leaves at Bordentown, N.J., on the way to Trenton on March 18, 2018. Service on NJ Transit’s River Line has been restored to normal levels today after wheel issues sidelined the equipment. Ralph Spielman TRENTON, NJ — Regular service has been restored on NJ Transit’s River Line service between Trenton and […]

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Ten injured in MBTA light rail derailment NEWSWIRE

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BOSTON  — Ten people were hospitalized with injuries Saturday morning when a Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority light rail train derailed near Fenway Park. The MBTA Green Line train hit the side of a tunnel in the accident, the Boston Globe reports, with some injuries described as serious but not life-threatening. The train’s operator was among […]

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Wheel issue disrupts NJ Transit River Line light rail service NEWSWIRE

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On June 5, a southbound NJ Transit DMU leaves Roebling station, 10 miles south of its origination in Trenton and 23 miles from its destination of Camden. Service on the route is currently being disrupted because of equipment issues. Ralph Spielman TRENTON, N.J. — Service on NJ Transit’s River Line light rail service is operating […]

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Amtrak signal issues lead to commuter delays in Boston NEWSWIRE

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BOSTON — Amtrak signal issues led to delays on nine commuter lines in and out of Boston during Tuesday’s morning commute, with trains delayed up to 40 minutes. A spokesman for Keolis Commuter Services, which operates the commuter lines for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, told the Boston Globe the “impact is specifically for dispatchers […]

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Ceremony opens last section of High Line park NEWSWIRE

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Among those participating in Tuesday’s ceremony opening the High Line Spur, the final section of the linear park, are Friends of the High Line co-founders Joshua David (fourth from left) and Robert Hammond (fourth from right). Wielding the scissors next to Hammond is New York City Parks Commissioner Mitchell Silver. Ralph Spielman NEW YORK — […]

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New York city council panel takes first look at proposed streetcar line NEWSWIRE

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A route map of the proposed Brooklyn-Queens Connector streetcar. New York City Economic Development Corp. NEW YORK — The proposed Brooklyn-Queens Connector light rail line, known as BQX, received its first city council discussion Thursday when the council’s task force on the project received an update on the 3-year-old plan. Gothamist reports that city officials […]

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OmniTrax ends interest in operating New York short line, leaving one applicant NEWSWIRE

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. — OmniTRAX has withdrawn its application to run the Saratoga Springs-North Creek, N.Y., line formerly operated by Iowa Pacific, leaving just one group as a potential operator. “We’ve got better opportunities elsewhere,” OmniTRAX spokesman Ron Margulis told the Albany Times Union. Originally, three groups had considered taking over the route operated by Iowa […]

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Maine narrow gauge steam reunion set for early 2020 NEWSWIRE

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Four Maine steam icons, including Monson No. 3, will be featured in an early 2020 event. Stephen Hussar ALNA, Me. — A grand reunion of two-foot gauge locomotives and rolling stock is set for two weekends in early 2020. This photographic event will take place on Jan. 18-19 and Feb. 8-9 at the Wiscasset Waterville […]

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