CSX freight train derails in Georgia; no injuries or hazardous materials released

A CSX freight train derailed early Friday morning in south Fulton County, and officials say it briefly disrupted rail traffic ...
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Norfolk Southern train derails near Horseshoe Curve

LOGAN TOWNSHIP, Pa. — More than 60 cars of a Norfolk Southern train derailed early today (Friday, Feb. 6) near Altoona, the ...
Railway Gazette International

World rail freight news round-up

According to Russian media reports, RZD is drawing up plans to sell a 49% stake in Federal Freight Co, the second-largest ...

UP-W Metra trains stopped in Villa Park after freight train strikes pedestrian

Union Pacific West (UP-W) inbound and outbound Metra trains are stopped near Villa Park after a freight train hit a ...

Pedestrian hit by freight train in Villa Park, Metra UP-West line trains delayed

A pedestrian was hit by a freight train on Thursday afternoon in west suburban Villa Park, leading to delays for Metra ...
CNBC

This startup wants the $80-billion U.S. railroad industry to switch from diesel to batteries

Voltify, a start-up, has a bold ambition to convince U.S. Class 1 railroad companies to switch to battery-electric power. Powering locomotives using batteries rather than diesel would save U.S.
WWAYTV3

NCDOT awards grants to improve NC freight rail system

The NC Department of Transportation's Rail Division is investing $16.3 million to improve freight rail infrastructure on 12 ...