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[ September 24, 2025 ] Central Ohio Leaders, Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Push for Central Ohio Passenger Rail Revival Commuter Rail
[ September 24, 2025 ] Union Pacific and SMART-TD Reach Deal Tied to Proposed Norfolk Southern merger Norfolk Southern
[ September 23, 2025 ] GATX Corporation to Acquire Approximately 6,000 Freight Railcars From DB Cargo AG World
[ September 23, 2025 ] Unanimous Agreement to Restore Federal Control of Union Station FRA
[ September 23, 2025 ] Feds Announce $5 Billion in Funding for Intercity Passenger Rail Safety FRA

Central Ohio Leaders, Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Push for Central Ohio Passenger Rail Revival

September 24, 2025 Railfanning.org AI-Assisted

Central Ohio leaders and former U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood recently met to advance plans for restoring passenger rail to the region, which has been without service since 1979.

Union Pacific and SMART-TD Reach Deal Tied to Proposed Norfolk Southern merger

September 24, 2025 Railfanning.org AI-Assisted

The nation’s largest railroad and its largest rail union announced an unprecedented agreement that both sides said guarantees job security for thousands of workers as Union Pacific pursues a merger with Norfolk Southern.

GATX Corporation to Acquire Approximately 6,000 Freight Railcars From DB Cargo AG

September 23, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

GATX Corp. announced that its subsidiary, GATX Rail Europe (GRE), has entered into an agreement to acquire approximately 6,000 railcars from DB Cargo AG, one of Europe’s largest rail freight operating companies.

Next Phase of MARTA’s Five Points Transformation Starts Oct. 13

September 23, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The next phase of MARTA’s Five Points Transformation project starts on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, with the closure of the Peachtree Street station entrance and the federal tunnel for employees.

Unanimous Agreement to Restore Federal Control of Union Station

September 23, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The boards of directors for Amtrak and the Union Station Redevelopment Corporation unanimously agreed to approve the terms of a renegotiated cooperative agreement restoring strong federal control of the facility.

An Amtrak train pulls into Winter Park, Florida.

Feds Announce $5 Billion in Funding for Intercity Passenger Rail Safety

September 23, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Federal Railroad Administration has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the National Railroad Partnership Program, allocating more than $5 billion in funding for projects that enhance safety on intercity passenger rail networks.

Kazakhstan Awards Wabtec a $4.2 Billion Locomotive Order

September 23, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Wabtec Corp. has inked an agreement with National Company Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, the national railway of Kazakhstan, to deliver Evolution Series locomotives and provide long-term service support.

Union Pacific’s Big Boy to Make Two Whistle-Stops in Colorado

September 19, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific Railroad’s iconic Big Boy No. 4014 will journey between Wyoming and Colorado later this month.

Rail Investigators to Publish Safety Digest After Near Miss at London Bridge

September 19, 2025 Railfanning.org AI-Assisted

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch is investigating after a passenger train narrowly avoided striking two track workers near London Bridge station at 12:40 a.m. on July 30, 2025, following an emergency brake application by the driver.

Georgiana & Andalusia Railroad to Replace Three Notch as Operator on Two Alabama lines

September 19, 2025 Railfanning.org AI-Assisted

The Georgiana & Andalusia Railroad has filed for a federal exemption to assume operations from the Three Notch Railway on two south Alabama lines, totaling approximately 35.6 miles.