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    • Will U.S. rail volumes take a hit from the proposed U.S. tariffs on China?

    An additional $300 billion in proposed U.S. tariffs against China could result in lower railroad freight volume in the agricultural, manufacturing and intermodal sectors, but economic uncertainty and competition from trucks appear to be bigger threats for rail volumes as the second half of 2019 approaches next week.
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    Gone... But not Forgotten
    Photo by Steve Burrows
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    Photo by Roger Joanes
    Miltown Malbay. F502 & train for Kilrush. 22.9.60
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    861 – Back on Track

     Narrow Gauge
    Following a noticeable drop-off in performance during last years final FETs (Footplate Experience Trains), 861 was transferred to the locomotive workshops at Belgrave to try and ascertain what was causing this decline.

    End of the line for Sydney's 'sweat set' trains

     Cityrail News
    Unlike many commuters, NSW's longest serving train guard, Patrick Breen, is sad to see the last of the S-Set trains retired from service on Sydney's suburban rail network.

    Working on the railroad…

     Model Railways
    I haven’t recently ran on the layout, nor have I been working on it for about two weeks now. The major reason for this was major surgery a little over two weeks now, so my body has been out of commission. However my brain has not.

    Etihad Rail signs $1.2bn deal with China Railways

     Arabian Rail News
    Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE’s national railway, has awarded $1.2bn of civil and rail engineering work to the China Railway Construction Corporation and Abu Dhabi based infrastructure company Ghantoot Transport & General Contracting.

    New Tram Coach campaign targets visitors to Melbourne

     Yarra Trams
    Since 2017, Yarra Trams safety mascot Tram Coach has been reminding Melbournians to follow a few simple safety tips to prevent slips and falls when traveling by tram.

    Bathurst Rail Action Group welcomes spring launch of second Sydney train

     New South Wales Rail News
    Bathurst Rail Action Group chairman John Hollis has welcomed the announcement that the city's second daily service to Sydney will commence in the spring.

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    Holocaust: Dutch rail firm NS confirms compensation3 hours ago in Europe

    Ballarat to Geelong Rail Connectivity3 hours ago in Victorian Rail News

    Crucial': ACCC appeals $200m rail deal decision3 hours ago in Aurizon

    Manly chef Felipe Castilla-Parra faces court over train indecency charges4 hours ago in Cityrail News

    Canyon Resources sees rail link advancing for bauxite project4 hours ago in Africa

    Kathleen lies ready to dig first rail tunnels under Sydney Harbour7 hours ago in New South Wales Rail News

    Theoretical benchwork design store a 10.522 hours ago in Model Railways

    Gannons Road Caringbah rail bridge to be removed in one piece23 hours ago in New South Wales Rail News

    Ferny Grove line commuters will soon get 44 more train services each weekyesterday in Queensland Rail News

    Rutland will feel effect of $71 million Middlebury rail projectyesterday in USA

    Etihad Rail approves Dubai-Abu Dhabi train contractsyesterday in Arabian Rail News

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