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Arkansas-Oklahoma Railroad Seeks to Extend Lease of Shawnee Industrial Spur

September 10, 2025 The Turntable

Arkansas-Oklahoma Railroad has filed notice with federal regulators to extend its lease of more than 10 miles of track from BNSF Railway in Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Alstom Awarded Wellington, New Zealand Contract for Battery Trains, Maintenance

September 10, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Greater Wellington Regional Council has awarded Alstom a more than $1 million NZD contract for the design, manufacture and supply of 18 Adessia Stream B battery-electric multiple unit 5-car trains and 35 years of FlexCare Perform fleet maintenance.

PUCO Approves More Than $1 Million for Ohio Rail Crossing Safety Upgrades

September 10, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved over $1 million in safety upgrades at the Winchester Street grade crossing in the village of Sardinia, Brown County.

NJ Transit Moving Forward With Purchase of 374 New Rail Cars

September 9, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

NJ Transit has fully exercised a contract option with Alstom for the purchase of 200 additional multilevel rail cars. The purchase was authorized by the NJ Transit Board of Directors in May 2025.

Shapiro Administration Approves SEPTA’s Request to Use Up to $394 Million in Future Capital Funding

September 9, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro directed Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll to approve the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority’s request to use up to $394 million in capital assistance funds for daily operations.

Justice Department Charges Light Rail Attacker with Federal Crime

September 9, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The feds have charged a man accused of murdering a Ukrainian immigrant on a Charlotte light rail train.

Feds, Norfolk Southern Settle Case Over Delayed Amtrak Trains

September 9, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

The U.S Department of Justice announced a settlement with Norfolk Southern Corp. and Norfolk Southern Railway Co. to resolve allegations that the Atlanta-based freight railroad delayed Amtrak passenger trains on Amtrak’s Crescent Route in violation of federal law.

CN and CSX Launch New Intermodal Rail Service into Nashville

September 9, 2025 Railfanning.org News Wire

CN and CSX announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to develop a new intermodal service into Nashville, Tennessee.

Two Weeks Later, Outrage Rises in Charlotte Rail Murder

September 9, 2025 The Center Square

Chilling video of the Aug. 22 stabbing death of Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte light rail has drawn increased awareness of the incident.