Rail & Intermodal News Monitoring

Safety improvements for Matamata rail corridor after schoolgirl's death

Safety improvements are being made to the rail corridor through Matamata following the death of a schoolgirl struck by a train earlier this year. Sarie Morton, 13, was fatally hit on the railway tracks alongside Firth St, near the intersection with College …

KiwiRail rejects call to change train schedule after Matamata fatal accident, trees to be removed near tracks

“Freight trains run on a timetable and cover long distances, often travelling through multiple towns, to move our customers’ freight,” KiwiRail acting chief operations officer Paul Ashton said. “There is a 70km/h speed limit through Matamata, but even …

High-Speed Rail costs revised for Bakersfield to Merced, potential $3.2 billion increase

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (FOX26) — The California High-Speed Rail Authority released its initial Project Update Report for 2025 in March, revealing revised cost estimates for the Merced to Bakersfield segment. The 2024 Business Plan estimated that the segment …

Kerre Woodham: We have a legacy of rail but do we have a future?

Public transport is brilliant when it works. You cannot beat it for convenience, for timeliness, for moving large numbers of people expeditiously and in an environmentally friendly-ish kind of a way, when it works. When it doesn't, it's a pain. …

Matt Lowrie: Greater Auckland Director on the funding to improve Auckland's rail network

There are hopes investment in rail is just the boost Auckland needs.  The Government will tip more than $600 million of Government funding in Budget 2025 to fully fund the Rail Network Investment Programme until 2027.  The freight network will get $461 …

Trees Next To Rail Track Being Removed To Improve Safety

Tuesday, 20 May 2025, 2:43 pm Press Release: KiwiRail KiwiRail and Matamata-Piako District Council are removing some trees and trimming the remaining ones along the rail line adjacent to SH27 in Matamata, as part of a broader effort to enhance safety near …

How To Train Your Dragon: New Character Featurette And A New Clip

Posted in: Movies, Universal | Tagged: how to train your dragon Universal released a new How to Train Your Dragon character featurette, which spotlights Nico Parker as Astrid, plus a new clip. Article Summary Universal unveils a new How to Train Your …

Wellington Rail Network Budget Funding Welcome, But More Needed

Funding for Wellington rail network renewals in Budget 2025 is recognition of the precarious state of the metropolitan network, but ongoing investment is required, says Greater Wellington chair Daran Ponter. The government has allocated $143.6m for …

MBTA reaches $5 million settlement with family of Robinson Lalin, man dragged to death by Red Line train

The MBTA has settled a lawsuit in the death of Robinson Lalin, who was dragged to his death three years ago when his arm got stuck in the car doors of a moving Red Line train. The transit agency will pay Lalin’s family $5 million, according to court …

Ponter welcomes rail funding: trains will be faster and more punctual

News from GWRC Funding for Wellington rail network renewals in Budget 2025 is recognition of the precarious state of the metropolitan network, but ongoing investment is required, says Greater Wellington Regional Council chair Daran Ponter. The government …

New Jersey Transit Train Engineers Reach Tentative

NEWARK, N.J.—New Jersey Transit’s train engineers reached a tentative deal Sunday to end their three-day strike that had halted service for some 100,000 daily riders, including routes to Newark airport and across the Hudson River to New York City. The …

Four teens arrested after girl stabbed on Melbourne train

A 16-year-old girl has survived a stabbing incident on a Melbourne train overnight after allegedly being attacked by another teenager carrying a knife. Four teenagers have since been arrested, and a 15-year-old girl has been charged with multiple offences, …

Police: 3 from Fort Wayne dead after accident near Ohio rail bridge

Fisherman in Fremont react to train crash that killed 3, injured baby

FREMONT, Ohio (WTVG) - The fishing community in Fremont is still trying to come to terms with the tragedy that unfolded Sunday night. Some of them even witnessed the child’s body being recovered from the water Monday morning. Sunday night, three people …

Carlson Picked To Train For USA Volleyball U23 Roster Spot

Via SMU Athletics, 4h ago COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (SMU) – SMU volleyball transfer setter, Averi Carlson , has been selected as one of the 18 athletes who will train with the 2025 Women’s U23 National Team for the NORCECA U23 Pan American Cup, July 25- …

Mountain View company may be using your emails to train its AI

Concerns are growing in the South Bay that a local company may be using technology to train its AI on emails residents might have sent in the past. Mountain View-based GovGPT is asking for access to emails sent by residents of San Jose, Santa Clara, …

Train fault on Circle Line causes rush-hour delay to MRT services

SINGAPORE: A train fault along the Circle Line caused delays between several stations during the peak-hour commute on Tuesday morning (May 20). Train operator SMRT first told commuters at 8.26am to expect an additional 30 minutes of travel time between  …

Hutchison Ports BEST begins works to upgrade the Intermodal Terminal of Navarra

HUTCHISON PORTS BEST has begun on May 12 the upgrade works of the Intermodal Terminal of Navarra (TIN) where it will make an investment of around 10 million euros for the improvement and expansion of the Terminal area. BEST, the main container terminal of …

Nine-car train derails off tracks near Lower Poplar Road in Macon, investigation underway

MACON, Ga. (WGXA) — A nine-car train derailed off its tracks in Macon on Monday morning. A spokesperson with Genesee and Wyoming Companies told WGXA that around 11:00 a.m. Georgia Central Railway (GC) derailed nine railcars just outside of their Macon Yard …

ChIPs Annual Report Marks 20 Years of Impact

ChIPs Network, global community of more than 7,000 women in tech and IP law, is marking its 20th anniversary with its annual report, 20 Years of Impact. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ChIPs Network, a global …

District 4 Toastmasters 2025 Conference Wrap-Up: A Golden Gateway to Inspiration and Achievement

The District 4 Toastmasters 2025 Conference. Golden Gateways concluded on May 3 with a full day of learning, networking, and celebration. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Held at the beautiful Gilead Sciences …

50th Black April Memorial Commemoration In Washington, D.C.

Vietnamese Americans honor 50th Black April at Lincoln Memorial, pledging to remember, resist tyranny, and fight for a free, democratic Vietnam. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 30, 2025, Vietnamese …

Lucideon Transforms Global Knowledge Access with Soutron-Powered Lucideon Online Information Service (LOIS)

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Soutron Global, an internationally recognized SaaS provider of information management and preservation solutions for archives, libraries, museums and knowledge management hubs, is …

Cotemar y EBSE Ingeniería de Soluciones formalizan una alianza estratégica para fortalecer el sector petrolero offshore

CIUDAD DE MéXICO, CIUDAD DE MéXICO, MEXICO, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Durante la Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), celebrada en Houston, Grupo Cotemar y EBSE Ingeniería de Soluciones consolidaron una alianza estratégica para impulsar …

Newsmatics Empowers Masaryk University Students with Cutting-Edge News Data Tools

Newsmatics engaged with students at Faculty Day, highlighting how AI and data science are reshaping the media industry WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Newsmatics’ innovative products took center stage for …

Mexico Road Freight Transport Market to Reach USD 59.02 Billion by 2030, Forecasts Mordor Intelligence

The report covers Mexico road freight transport market insights, and it is segmented by end-user industry, destination, containerization, goods configuration. HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, INDIA, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a 2025 …

THE ONLY REMEDY FOR MULLIVAIKAL GENOCIDE IS AN INDEPENDENT TAMIL STATE - RUDRAKUMARAN

• Only Reparations in the form of a sovereign and independent state can ensure a safe and secure living without subjecting the Tamil people to genocide. COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On May 18th, 2025 Mr. …

Worksuite Revolutionizes Global Talent Engagement with New Cutting-Edge Compliance Solution

Freelancer management platform drastically slashes onboarding time while eliminating misclassification risks across 160+ countries WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Worksuite, the enterprise platform transforming …

WOMEN MOVING MILLIONS CEO SARAH HAACKE BYRD NAMED ON TIME 100 PHILANTHROPY LIST

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sarah Haacke Byrd, the CEO of Women Moving Millions (WMM), has been named on the inaugural 2025 TIME 100 Philanthropy list which recognizes singular figures who are shaping the …

Kovay Gardens Reaffirms Commitment to Emiliano Zapata Elementary School in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle

Kovay Gardens has demonstrated its dedication to the community of La Cruz de Huanacaxtle through an improvement initiative at Emiliano Zapata Elementary School LA CRUZ DE HUANACAXTLE, NAYARIT, MEXICO, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kovay …

Malaysia’s Dual Healthcare System- A Call for Balanced Policy Amidst Price Scrutiny

KUALA LUMPUR, WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN, MALAYSIA, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- by Gunaprasath Bupalan In response to recent public discussions surrounding healthcare pricing and pharmacy price labelling in Malaysia, Dr. Chang Chee Seong, a …

Carbotura Capital, LLC Announces $5 Million Foundation Round for Co-Investment in Waste-to-Circular Manufacturing

Verified Accredited Investors Gain Opportunity to Participate in Revolutionary Sustainable Materials Business NAPLES, FL, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Carbotura Capital, LLC ("Carbotura Capital" or the " …

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and Hyundai Motor Company Break Ground on Automotive Manufacturing Facility

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and Hyundai Motor Company Break Ground on Automotive Manufacturing Facility in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Saudi Arabia continues to make …

StrongMinds Uses Low-Cost Model to Treat One Million People For Depression

Low-Cost Therapy Model Brings Hope to a Million Amid Shifting Global Health Priorities KAMPALA, UGANDA, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- StrongMinds, a nonprofit expanding access to depression treatment across Africa, has announced it has …

OASIS Common Security Advisory Framework v2.0 Approved as an ISO/IEC International Standard

Designation as ISO/IEC 20153 Solidifies CSAF’s Global Role in Standardized Vulnerability Reporting BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Common Security Advisory Framework (CSAF) Version 2.0, an open standard …

2025 TITAN Property Awards Honors Global Excellence in Architecture, Design, and Development for First Season

The TITAN Property Awards has announced the winners of its first season in 2025, honoring architects, developers, designers, and real estate professionals. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The TITAN Property Awards …

IPD Expands High-Quality Component Line for Caterpillar® C9.3 ACERT Engines

IPD expands Caterpillar® C9.3 ACERT engine parts line with 60+ gasket sets, PLG kits, and valvetrain components for reliable engine rebuild solutions. CARSON, CA, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- IPD (Industrial Parts Depot, …

NASA Veteran Astronaut Bill McArthur Joins Titans Space Industries as Founding Chief Astronaut and Advisory Board Member

McArthur will lead the development and implementation of astronaut training programs, operational protocols, and safety standards for future crewed missions. ORLANDO, FL, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Titans Space Industries …

Living Abroad LLC Named International Health, Wellbeing or Security Management Provider of the Year

At the FEM Americas Summit in Dallas, Living Abroad received the EMMA for International Health, Wellbeing or Security Management Provider of the Year. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Living Abroad LLC, a woman- …