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[ April 15, 2026 ] New Jersey Lawmaker Says Derailment Shows Why Rail Safety Vigilance is Key CSX
[ April 15, 2026 ] Georgia Appeals Court Sides with Railroad Company in Eminent Domain Fight; Property Owners Vow to Continue Fight Short Line/Regional
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[ April 15, 2026 ] Amtrak Kicks Order for 800-Plus Long-Distance Railcars, Eyes Supplier Pick By 2027 Amtrak
[ April 14, 2026 ] U.S. Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer Joins Union Pacific’s 250th Celebration for Firsthand Look at Big Boy No. 4014 Union Pacific

FRA Reports Highest Civil Penalty Collection Rate in its History

December 23, 2016 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today said its enforcement of federal rail safety rules has led to the highest-ever civil penalty collection rate in the agency’s 50-year history, surpassing last year’s record-breaking rate.

FRA: Railroads Make Uneven Progress on PTC Implementation

November 28, 2016 Railfanning.org News Wire

Commuter and freight railroads have made uneven progress in implementing Positive Train Control (PTC), the Federal Railroad Administration said today.

New Law in New Jersey Prohibits Engineers With DUI Convictions From Driving Trains

September 1, 2016 Todd DeFeo

A new law in New Jersey prohibits an engineer whose driving privileges have been suspended or revoked because of a conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs or a related offense from operating a N.J. Transit train.

FAST Act Grant Program Receives More Than 200 Applications

May 20, 2016 Railfanning.org News Wire

A grant program created by the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act has received more than 200 grant applications from state and local governments, lawmakers said today.

MARTA Chief Appointed to National Infrastructure Advisory Council

February 23, 2016 Railfanning.org News Wire

President Obama is appointing MARTA General Manager and CEO Keith T. Parker to the National Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIAC).

Next Amtrak Leader Needs Vision, Management Skills, Republicans Say

February 4, 2016 Railfanning.org News Wire

Amtrak’s next president should he necessary vision and management skills to successfully implement new reforms and improve Amtrak’s performance, a pair of Republicans on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee said in a letter to the railroad’s Board.