February 2025 – Page 2 – Railfanning.org

Washington Officials: Lessons to be Learned from California’s High-Speed Rail ‘disaster’

February 18, 2025 The Center Square

As California’s high speed rail project lays its first tracks after spending billions of dollars since 2006, Washington officials are already looking at lessons to be learned on how to avoid a similar outcome as they work on their own multi-state, multi-national bullet train.

Union Pacific Unveils Commemorative Locomotive Honoring Founder Abraham Lincoln

February 18, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Union Pacific Railroad celebrated Presidents Day by unveiling its newest commemorative locomotive honoring President Abraham Lincoln, who created the railroad and connected the nation through the transcontinental railroad.

Have Grade Crossings Always Been a Problem?

February 17, 2025 Todd DeFeo

The Federal Railroad Administration recently announced more than $1.1 billion in grants to help eliminate railroad crossings.

New Zealand Completes First Trip Through Full Length of Auckland’s City Rail Link Tunnels

February 17, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Officials said a test train had made its first trip through the full length of Auckland’s City Rail Link (CRL) tunnels.

UK Branch to Investigate Death of Child Struck by Train in Croydon

February 17, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The United Kingdom’s Rail Accident Investigation Branch will probe the Jan. 23 death of a child who was struck by a train and fatally injured while crossing the railway in the London Borough of Croydon.

Arkansas Louisiana & Mississippi Railroad Plans to Discontinue Service on Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, Line

February 15, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Arkansas Louisiana & Mississippi Railroad Co. plans to discontinue service on a roughly 9.32-mile rail line between milepost 551.25 and milepost 560.57 in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana.

Brunswick Now the Nation’s Top Port for Autos, Heavy Equipment

February 14, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Colonel’s Island Terminal is now the nation’s busiest port for autos and heavy equipment, handling more than 2 million tons of Roll-on/Roll-off cargo in 2024.

Ohio Announces More Money for Primary Care Clinic in East Palestine

February 14, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Health Director Bruce Vanderhoff announced this week that $750,000 will be awarded to help East Liverpool City Hospital move its East Palestine primary care clinic to a new location.

Canadian Government Announces $33.1 Million for Six Projects

February 14, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Canadian government is spending on a series of projects officials argue will drive economic growth while making the country’s supply chains more resilient and adaptable amid climate change.

Forbes Recognizes NJ Transit as One of the Best Places to Work

February 14, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Forbes has recognized NJ Transit as one of the best places to work for the fifth straight year and one of the best large employers in the nation on the 2025 Forbes America’s Best Employers List for the second consecutive year.